Wednesday, January 9, 2008

Warning ~ Sappy Post

Ok. So anyone that follows this blog has by now seen that I have joined the Etsy community. I must admit that I am thoroughly addicted to the forums. It has awakened my creativity, though, and have even designed my own sweatshirt. There is one thing about Etsy that I wasn't expecting to find:

Friends.

Today is a great example. I am currently having a problem with a bill from the hospital for a procedure I had done that I don't feel I should have to pay. I was quite worked up about it; was even in tears while on the pone with my insurance company.

I decided to post a little rant thread on one of the forums. See, Etsy has an Etc. forum to post anything that doesn't have anything to do with their other forums. I wasn't expecting any responses; I just wanted to get the frustration out.

To my surprise, the thread went to a second page. People were posting their support and advice. This started another round of tears. But this time, I was crying because I was frustrated, I was crying because people I didn't know were giving me support.

So, in this entry, I don't have anything to promote of my own; I'm just promoting the great people I have met through Etsy.

Thanks, guys!

6 comments:

Dharma Designs said...

I love the Etsy community! HUGS!!!!

Kiki Bird said...

It almost makes me wanna cry! I do like your post. See ya on etsy!

becca.elpy said...

Aww, that's so sweet. I didn't see your thread. But I hope everything gets worked out. :)

QuintessentiallyEnglish said...

I alos agree, the Etsy community is brimming with people who not only are fantastic crafters but also are fantastic people!

GreenSpaceGoods said...

Awe..I'm sorry you're having a rough time. I hope you're able to work something out with the insurance co, and I'm very glad you're feeling at home on Etsy. :)

T.Allen said...

aw glad you found solace in an unexpected place ((hugs))