Grrr... little annoyed at friend...

... whom I haven't seen since January.  She lives in Akl, and I don't go up there much, and she doesn't come down here often, normally only over summer.  We are both busy with our families and for the past couple of years have only got to see each IRL maybe twice a year.  So the one opportunity to meet up came yesterday when we were up in Akl, and went to the Museum.  I had asked BFF through the week if she'd been keen to come and meet us at the museum (they live about 25 mins away from there).  She said that should be good, so I was happy at the thought I'd finally get to see her and her kids after so long.  I said I'd let her know when we were leaving for Akl to give her an idea of what time we'd get up there, and then when we arrived at the museum.  Anyway, I did as I said and text her when we left home, and then when we arrived.  I got a text back from her saying she'd been on the phone all morning and wouldn't get to come out to meet up with us.  So that was that.  No catch up at all.

I seriously thought that after not seeing each other for soo long, the chance to meet up would take priority over everything else.  I mean, if she was coming into my town, I KNOW I'd go to meet her!!  Am I being over-sensitive?  I feel really let down.  I know she goes to visit another friend that lives further than 25 mins away on a regular basis, just for coffee and kids playdate etc.  I would've thought the trip to see us wouldn't have been that big-of-a-deal or too much for her, I mean she's lived in Akl her whole life, so travelling 20-30 mins to get somewhere is the norm!

Argh, frustrated.

I'm glad you agree, I was thinking I might've over-reacted.

We've been friends since we were really young and text each other a few times every day!  We're always in contact with each other.  Originally I was planning on going to her place to meet up, but that was when it was just Dh and I going up, then all plans came crashing down and we had to take the kids up with us, that's when DH decided to take them to the museum to see T-Rex "Sue".  I asked if she'd wanted to come out to the museum and she sounded really keen.  And she had nothing on that afternoon and would've been free anyway.

Kiwisj, weekend was awesome!  Had a blast!!

Aww, Mel - that would've been cool!

Pepsi *one day* I will get to have some spare time up in Akl and have a meet up with you all!  I'd love that!!

I am thinking maybe earlyish next year, I'll try getting away for a few days to above's friends place, and then can organise something with you girls.