Writer's Notebook

I think you should go for it. Really, what's the worst that could happen? If she didn't want to be found by old friends she wouldn't have posted her information there.

Good luck.

what a beautiful story and romantic intention, I love it...

Dear Paul -- Ah, young love. Gives one "goosebumps" doesn't it? (Sorry, couldn't resist :D) So, don't think about it so hard and contact her!! If nothing comes of it, you will still have a good story with a period at the end of it instead of a question mark.

Sincerely,

Your Diary

I almost wrote about an encounter I had in europe as well, though I touched on it in a previous sunday scribbling last winter. I called it my kookaburra crush.

I did seek him out....after 20 or so years of no contact, the same week that I wrote my post...and it was wonderful to learn about his life and to catch up a wee bit.

Those moments in our past are magical arent' they?

great post.

What a great and romantic article. The feelings is there and can be strongly felt by any reader. You should make sure that you get in touch with her. You don't want to write in your diary someday "What if?". Cease the day, as they say. =)

Yep, diary is a friend to me.

paul... i must admit i snuck in a peek this morning when i as reading the fiction friday entries... this was so exceptional... i really loved it... and i was thrilled to come back tonight and read it again....

and as far as i am concerned... you should.....

Paul, ask for the date lah! (that's singlish, singapore english). You may consider claiming that you're passing by her home and would like to have a date:=)) Tell us the outcome!

do it!

I truly beieve if you have a good thought about someone - you have to share it with that person. It's always worth it.

Fine and enticing post! Most definitely reach out to her Paul -- just do so with no agenda or expectations... that way the result cannot disappoint.

Go for it. (Don't you just love advice from complete strangers?)

GREAT entry, I really enjoyed reading it.

If you don't go for it, you won't know.


Don't think, do it!

Wonderful entry Paul but JH is not you is it? I would think looking up people that are still in our fondest memories deserve a hello. ;)

Paul, you absolutely must go for it! If you don't you'll always wonder. I loved your diary entry...very sweet and romantic.

Looks like there are many of us masking as your diary today. Here's another one: initiate contact. What harm could come of that?

Hi everyone,

I guess it's time to come clean now. This piece was semi-fiction. Jayne does exist and yes we did get to know each other on that not to be forgotten school trip. But I have no idea where she is now. If I could, I wouldn't mind getting in touch with her, just to catch up but with no romantic notions attached. I am happily married and not looking for anything else. This was just a writing exercise for me. Thanks for the appreciative comments anyway.

shows what a wonderfully written story it was if we (me included) was taken in ... but my *advice* would have been to 'go for it' too !!!

thanks for dropping by my scribble

The power of the pen to help us decide. I believe that often we've made our decision before we even ask the "other" for advice.

Trust your instincts. They're sure to be right for you. At this time. In this moment.

For God's sakes - go for it, there is no harm in saying "hi". Who knows where it coudl lead. I am excited for you.

of course, you have to say hello.

what a nostalgic, promising post of warm memories...may you find her again one day...

This was great! Even if semi-fictional, it was gripping and had me wanting to hear what happened after you did contact her! Great story.

Dear JH,
Contact her!
Love,
your Diary

I hope by now you've done it ... let's hope next weeks prompt enable's you to provide us with an update!

its very cute. thanks too share.....

Great post and thanks for sharing....

I love that idea. Awesome Post..

Thank you, that was just an awesome post!!!

That is great to hear, thank you for reading!