Rosemerry

Here are notes from my journal, Jan 5, 2006

Saw Rosemerry yesterday.

She wants to buy a digital camera. Is saving her money so she can buy one.

Is 27, still lives with her parents. Has to ask there permission before inviting me to her house. Is afraid to come to my hotel, even to the lobby, to wait for me while I get the computer. She said her parents wouldn't like it if they knew. And she doesn't like to lie to them. She thinks she has a great relationship with them.

She reached out about 6 times and touched my arm, holding it for a second, while she was talking. She wants and needs the connection.

She doesn't want to get married till she has finished her studies.

Rosemerry is a pretty good listener. As I told her about Laura she looked right into my eyes the whole time. She looked very interested, very caring. She didn't give me hardly any advice. I didn't feel judged or lectured to. I felt cared about after talking to her. After we talked, as we were saying good bye she offered me a hug. I wanted a much longer one, but it helped a lot to even get a short one, especially since she offered it. I miss her now. She is very positive. She has a strong personality. She tells people when she doesn't like something.