Hey Nine, thanks for writing back.
I'm in South Africa, we have generally mild weather here, so this is pretty freaking cold for me. I must admit that the cold weather creeps into my skin and then I just can't motivate myself to go outside. I wish I was like my daughter, she is impenetrable when it comes to the weather. 3 degrees? No worries, she'll be out there playing up a storm not feeling the temperature or wind at all.
While I was reading your post I was thinking back to certain "environmental groups" that I had to work alongside and the issues that come with it. It's very sad what you say, also tends to become the project of the highest bidder and you have to lick that person's boot - something I just don't do. Needless to say, I was not overly well liked in that arena as I'd choose the options best suited for the actual area and not what the rich kid wanted to do in his/her new found "playground". So I get it. I'm no longer part of any of those groups or groupies - my integrity just won't let me be a part of any of it.
Anyway enough of my rambles. Have a good one Nine.
Cheers
Ah, South Africa! It makes sense how you'd feel the chill then. I think children, well, they don't pay as much attention to those things like adults do. I know I didn't, but now I do. LOL.
So you've had the lovely experience of these groups too. Good on you for standing your ground. It's exactly how you've described. I don't do boot licking either, that's just devaluing oneself to serve other purposes. Not a healthy way to be in my mind.
I've also encountered the "not well liked" experience many times, but I don't care. I have to be true to myself or I can't sleep at night. Also not part of these groups now for several years. I'm done with all that. Best I be different as I walk about the world, no group needed to make a difference by doing it that way.
Loved your rambles and thoughts. I relate. Thank you for sharing.
Cheers!