I can't believe that there's only a few days left on #reverb10! Here are the last few prompts:
December 27 – Ordinary Joy Our most profound joy is often experienced during ordinary moments. What was one of your most joyful ordinary moments this year?
My most joyful ordinary moment occured during the first few cold days of winter. As I'm sure you know, we Floridians don't really experience the cold of winter until the middle of December and by the time the end of January rolls around, it has already started to warm back up. This year, on one of our first and few real cold nights, Mike and I dragged our mattress into the living room and set up camp on the floor. We snuggled up with as many pillows and blankets as we could find and Sophie, Spade, and Scout served as our little furry space heaters, as they often do this time of year. We caught up on movies and tv shows until we fell fast asleep in our perfectly warm cocoon.
December 28 – Achieve What’s the thing you most want to achieve next year? How do you imagine you’ll feel when you get it? Free? Happy? Complete? Blissful? Write that feeling down. Then, brainstorm 10 things you can do, or 10 new thoughts you can think, in order to experience that feeling today.
You know, it's funny, but I'm not sure what I actually want to achieve in 2011. Sure, I want to lose more weight, I want to continue doing well in school, I want to travel and experience new things, but I feel like those are all very ordinary things. So, I really don't know. How about, if I can be less anxious and stressed and more calm and flexible, then I will consider than an achievement. It will make me feel... lighter. Sometimes I feel heavy. Weighed down. Worried. I want to feel light and airy and free. Free is a good word.
5 Freeing Thoughts (because I couldn't think of 10): Don't sweat the small stuff. Just keep breathing. Enjoy yourself. Don't worry about things you can't control. Smile, even when you don't feel like it.
December 29 – Defining Moment Describe a defining moment or series of events that has affected your life this year.
I'd say a big defining moment for me was going back to school. I can't even explain to you how difficult they made it for me to enroll. Let's just say, I probably spent a total of 24 hours waiting in lines over the span of 7 office visits and an endless stream of paperwork. Literally, it was the most incompetent system I have ever encountered. Every time I would go to my advisor, they would tell me I didn't need any more paperwork and that I was ready to go. Then a few weeks pass and I would notice that I still can't register. So I call to see what the hold up is, and they tell me that I need more paperwork. This happened 7 times. SEVEN. Incompetence at its best. But I stuck with it. Every bullshit 3 hour line. Every snotty student employee. Every trip to bring new paperwork that I didn't even know I needed. I stuck with it, and now I'm back in school and I'm doing really, really great. It's stressful and sometimes going to class is so hard, but I'm really proud of myself for following through and getting it done.
What defined you in 2010? What do you want to achieve in 2011?
12.29.2010
12.28.2010
Top Ten Tuesdays
Ten things I'm loving right this second.
The NestRest by Dedon blows my mind. They look like the perfect place to snuggle up with a book and enjoy the fresh air.
I love these gorgeous, dainty waterfall earrings from Etsy seller The Mustard Seed Co.
Etsy seller Yellow Bug Boutique is the brain behind this brilliant bacon periodic table pillow. They also make them in beer and wine. Ahh, vices.
I adore these "Spiders on Drugs" bowls. They're designed after the actual webs created by spiders while on different psychoactive substances. For more on the NASA experiement, click here!
I'm loving this tough but soft jacket from Anthropologie. Tough moto design in a soft knit fabric? Yes, please.
I'm so into this pleated scarf from Etsy seller Peeko Apparel. The style, the color, the buttons, it's just perfection.
We all know how I feel about tutus. This party dress from Etsy seller Ouma us killing me. So cute!
I don't know what I would do with this in my house, but I'm sort of in love with the combo of modern white base and traditional brown wooden drawers.
Seriously, how pretty is this wall art from Etsy seller Dashing Etc.? I could see 3 of these clustered above our office desk. Love!
The fishtail braid. I love it. It's gorgeous. I've finally figured out how to do it to my own hair. It might be my favorite new hair style. There's a great tutorial here!
What are you into lately?
12.26.2010
Playing Catch Up
Here are the #reverb10 prompts for the holiday weekend!
December 24 Prompt – Everything’s OK
What was the best moment that could serve as proof that everything is going to be alright? And how will you incorporate that discovery into the year ahead?
The best moment that could serve as proof that everything is going to be alright is opening up and confiding in my family members. When it comes to serious issues, I'm a burrier. I don't tell anyone anything, I just try to put it out of my mind and pretend nothing is wrong. This year I'm going to try to stop avoiding and start accepting and moving on.
December 25 – Photo – a present to yourself
Sift through all the photos of you from the past year. Choose one that best captures you; either who you are, or who you strive to be. Find the shot of you that is worth a thousand words. Share the image, who shot it, where, and what it best reveals about you.
December 26 – Soul Food
What did you eat this year that you will never forget? What went into your mouth & touched your soul?
This year Mike and I decided to try out this little Ethiopian place up the road from us called Queen of Sheba. It's the greatest little hole in the wall with authentic Ethiopian art and books everywhere. Oh my gosh, the food is amazing. Not to mention, the staff is always so nice and welcoming. They always remember us when we walk through the door. I would highly, highly recommend it to anyone in Tampa!
What great new food have you tried this year?
December 24 Prompt – Everything’s OK
What was the best moment that could serve as proof that everything is going to be alright? And how will you incorporate that discovery into the year ahead?
The best moment that could serve as proof that everything is going to be alright is opening up and confiding in my family members. When it comes to serious issues, I'm a burrier. I don't tell anyone anything, I just try to put it out of my mind and pretend nothing is wrong. This year I'm going to try to stop avoiding and start accepting and moving on.
December 25 – Photo – a present to yourself
Sift through all the photos of you from the past year. Choose one that best captures you; either who you are, or who you strive to be. Find the shot of you that is worth a thousand words. Share the image, who shot it, where, and what it best reveals about you.
Who I strive to be: Loved. Loving. Calm. Peaceful. Happy.
What did you eat this year that you will never forget? What went into your mouth & touched your soul?
This year Mike and I decided to try out this little Ethiopian place up the road from us called Queen of Sheba. It's the greatest little hole in the wall with authentic Ethiopian art and books everywhere. Oh my gosh, the food is amazing. Not to mention, the staff is always so nice and welcoming. They always remember us when we walk through the door. I would highly, highly recommend it to anyone in Tampa!
Various ethiopian dishes on a spongey pancake type bread called Injera.
The potato, carrot, and green bean stew, Atakilt Alicha, is arguably my favorite part of the meal.
However, the Beef Tibs with green peppers, caramelized onions and rosemary are a very, very close second.
Ethiopians don't traditionally use utensils. The Injera is used as the vehicle to get the stews from plate to mouth. Yum!
Absolutely Fabulous.
I have no words.
These mixed media illustrations by Etsy seller Peggy Wolf Design are kind of ridiclously amazing. I want every single one. Love, love, lovelovelove.
12.25.2010
Merry Christmas!
Enjoy spending the holidays with your loved ones.
From our family to yours,
Merry Christmas!
Spade, Sophie, Scout
2010
12.23.2010
Three in One
Here are the 3 latest #reverb10 prompts, yay!
December 21 – Future Self. Imagine yourself five years from now. What advice would you give your current self for the year ahead? (Bonus: Write a note to yourself 10 years ago. What would you tell your younger self?)
Advice for the year ahead? "Believe in yourself. Enjoy life. Don't take things too seriously. Try to find the positive in not-so-positive situations. Don't dwell. Don't stress. You can do it! P.S. You're awesome."
Myself ten years ago? "Love yourself. You are beautiful, not despite your differences, but because of them. Keep that in mind. You might be a little boy crazy, but don't give your heart away too easily. You are going to have a lot of fun in the next few years, but you're also going to go through some pretty tough shit. You might go a little wild and crazy in the next few years, but it's okay, you'll be fine. You are going to learn some hard lessons, but you're going to be better for it. Don't worry, you're going to grow up to be pretty kick-ass, if I do say so myself. Oh, and stop being such a stressful little twit to your parents."
Next!
December 22 – Travel
How did you travel in 2010? How and/or where would you like to travel next year?
Ha! How did I travel in 2010? I didn't. And it sucked. I plan to make up for that in spades in 2011. Where would I like to travel this coming year? Well, I would like to do an eastcoast/westcoast road trip this year, maybe go on a cruise, and take a trip out of the country if at all possible. For the top countries I would like to visit click here!
December 23 – New Name
Let’s meet again, for the first time. If you could introduce yourself to strangers by another name for just one day, what would it be and why?
Oh gosh, I'm constantly dreaming up new names for myself. I used to love the name Nadia, mostly because of its Russian roots. Then came American Pie and that was all over. Then I was stuck on the name Tennley. Not sure where I got that from. I once met a girl named Parrish and coveted her name for awhile. I still love that name, actually. Right now, I would go with Shoshanna. I forgot it existed until I saw Inglorious Basterds. It is such a gorgeous name. Maybe if/when I have a daughter I'll call her Shoshanna. Who knows!
Any travel plans for 2011?
What name would you choose for yourself?
December 21 – Future Self. Imagine yourself five years from now. What advice would you give your current self for the year ahead? (Bonus: Write a note to yourself 10 years ago. What would you tell your younger self?)
Advice for the year ahead? "Believe in yourself. Enjoy life. Don't take things too seriously. Try to find the positive in not-so-positive situations. Don't dwell. Don't stress. You can do it! P.S. You're awesome."
Myself ten years ago? "Love yourself. You are beautiful, not despite your differences, but because of them. Keep that in mind. You might be a little boy crazy, but don't give your heart away too easily. You are going to have a lot of fun in the next few years, but you're also going to go through some pretty tough shit. You might go a little wild and crazy in the next few years, but it's okay, you'll be fine. You are going to learn some hard lessons, but you're going to be better for it. Don't worry, you're going to grow up to be pretty kick-ass, if I do say so myself. Oh, and stop being such a stressful little twit to your parents."
Next!
December 22 – Travel
How did you travel in 2010? How and/or where would you like to travel next year?
Ha! How did I travel in 2010? I didn't. And it sucked. I plan to make up for that in spades in 2011. Where would I like to travel this coming year? Well, I would like to do an eastcoast/westcoast road trip this year, maybe go on a cruise, and take a trip out of the country if at all possible. For the top countries I would like to visit click here!
December 23 – New Name
Let’s meet again, for the first time. If you could introduce yourself to strangers by another name for just one day, what would it be and why?
Oh gosh, I'm constantly dreaming up new names for myself. I used to love the name Nadia, mostly because of its Russian roots. Then came American Pie and that was all over. Then I was stuck on the name Tennley. Not sure where I got that from. I once met a girl named Parrish and coveted her name for awhile. I still love that name, actually. Right now, I would go with Shoshanna. I forgot it existed until I saw Inglorious Basterds. It is such a gorgeous name. Maybe if/when I have a daughter I'll call her Shoshanna. Who knows!
Any travel plans for 2011?
What name would you choose for yourself?
12.22.2010
Grilled Cheesus
No, I did not see Jesus on my breakfast toast a la Glee, but I did whip up the most amazing grilled cheese sandwich I've ever had in my whole entire life. Jesus would approve. Not to toot my own horn or anything...
Here's the super simple, insanely delicious recipe:
*toot, toot*
Here's the super simple, insanely delicious recipe:
Click to enlarge!
Gather your entirely too delicious ingredients. I like to use really thin bread, but you can use whatever thickness you prefer.
Butter bread. Fontina and proscuitto on one side, basil and sundried tomato on the other. Do you see that sneaky piece of proscuitto reaching for the sundried tomato? That's how you know it's good.
Allow the two halves to become a whole *awww* then butter the hell out of the top and bottom of the sandwich. Then, the magic happens...
Mmmm, buttery, toasty, melty cheese. Yes, yes, yes.
When both sides are sufficiently browned, remove to a plate. Halfsies your sandwich (diagonally only in this household, damnit!) and admire the gooey cheese lava.
Admire a little bit more, then ohh and ahh as you devour. You eyes just might roll to the back of your head. Don't say I didn't warn you.
Enjoy!
12.21.2010
Working It Out
The latest #reverb10 prompt:
December 20 – Beyond Avoidance.
What should you have done this year but didn’t because you were too scared, worried, unsure, busy or otherwise deterred from doing? (Bonus: Will you do it?)
I should have exercised more. I've got the diet part of "diet and exercise down", hell, I've lost 25 pounds this year, but I really sucked with the exercise part. I started off this year really great. I was kicking ass & taking names with Jillian Michaels: 30 Day Shred. Then I got to level two, almost had a few heart attacks, and never spoke Ms. Michaels' name again. I slacked off for a few months and then started taking ballet classes in the summer. I loved the classes, but once summer semester was over, tuition for the school year was almost $800. Needless to say, I let it fall by the wayside. I'd go walking or biking occasionally, but then it got cold...
See all the excuses? There are more where that came from, trust me!
This year I'm going to try really hard to be a better exerciser. Ideally, I'd like to have a schedule where I'm doing a different work-out everyday because I get bored really quickly. Maybe something like this:
Monday: Gym
Tuesday: Ballet
Wednesday: Yoga
Thursday: Biking
Friday: Jogging
I'm definitely going to resume ballet. I don't care how much it costs, because I really, really love it. I may even get a gym membership again!
Are you a crappy worker-outter (I just made that up), too? Have you found an exercise that you really love?
December 20 – Beyond Avoidance.
What should you have done this year but didn’t because you were too scared, worried, unsure, busy or otherwise deterred from doing? (Bonus: Will you do it?)
I should have exercised more. I've got the diet part of "diet and exercise down", hell, I've lost 25 pounds this year, but I really sucked with the exercise part. I started off this year really great. I was kicking ass & taking names with Jillian Michaels: 30 Day Shred. Then I got to level two, almost had a few heart attacks, and never spoke Ms. Michaels' name again. I slacked off for a few months and then started taking ballet classes in the summer. I loved the classes, but once summer semester was over, tuition for the school year was almost $800. Needless to say, I let it fall by the wayside. I'd go walking or biking occasionally, but then it got cold...
See all the excuses? There are more where that came from, trust me!
This year I'm going to try really hard to be a better exerciser. Ideally, I'd like to have a schedule where I'm doing a different work-out everyday because I get bored really quickly. Maybe something like this:
Monday: Gym
Tuesday: Ballet
Wednesday: Yoga
Thursday: Biking
Friday: Jogging
I'm definitely going to resume ballet. I don't care how much it costs, because I really, really love it. I may even get a gym membership again!
Are you a crappy worker-outter (I just made that up), too? Have you found an exercise that you really love?
Top Ten Tuesdays
Ten things I'm loving right this second.
The stocking stuffer edition!
The stocking stuffer edition!
I love these gorgeous, simple personalized notecards from Etsy seller Sweet Grass Prints. ($11)
L'Occitane Shea Butter hand cream. Just what parched, winter hands need. ($10)
These Ralph Lauren gloves are so adorable! We all know how I feel about ruffles! ($24.50)
Very Hollywood is one of my new favorite scents. I love the convenience of a rollerball & gloss all in one! ($18)
Nerd Alert: I love puzzle books. This one has some really clever word puzzles that will have you scratching your head. ($12.95 on sale from $14.95)
Mmmm, hot cocoa. This four pack from Etsy seller Great Pup Gifts allows you to choose your flavor own combo. My picks? Eggnog, Peppermint Bark, Pecan Pie, and Creme de Menthe. Yum! ($9)
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Of course you need an adorable personalized mug to gift along with the hot cocoa. Love these mugs from West Elm. ($4 on sale from $6)
Of course you need an adorable personalized mug to gift along with the hot cocoa. Love these mugs from West Elm. ($4 on sale from $6)
This gold ribbon bracelet from Etsy seller MiaShoebox is the perfect stocking stuffer for the girly-girl in your life. ($14.50)
I adore this little desk calendar from Etsy seller Michelle Brusegaard. Each month features a different illustration by the artist herself. Great way to spruce up the office! ($20)
What woman doesn't need a good set of make-up brushes? I love that these are double ended so you're getting eight brushes for the price of four! ($21.99)
12.20.2010
Self-Healing
Day 19 for #reverb10. Yes, I am a day behind... again. *sigh*
December 19 – Healing. What healed you this year? Was it sudden, or a drip-by-drip evolution? How would you like to be healed in 2011?
Hmmm... my first instinct is... nothing. I don't really feel like anything "healed" me this year.
However, I will say that there are a few things that weigh on me much less than they used to. And if that's the case then I suppose healed myself, if that's what we're calling it these days.
I healed myself by accepting things that I cannot change. I healed myself by coming to terms with the past and letting go of it. I healed myself by acknowleding my short comings and working to improve them. I healed myself by living with my decisions and feeling confident that I make my decisions for myself and no one else. I healed myself by acknowleding that I have nothing to prove to anyone, and if someone feels like I need to prove myself, apologize for myself, or make excuses for myself, then they are no one of value to me, anyway. I healed myself by keeping the positive, uplifting people close to me, and the negative nancys far, far away.
How would I like to be healed in 2011? Well, at this point I don't think I need any healing. Knock on wood that it stays that way!
The End!
December 19 – Healing. What healed you this year? Was it sudden, or a drip-by-drip evolution? How would you like to be healed in 2011?
Hmmm... my first instinct is... nothing. I don't really feel like anything "healed" me this year.
However, I will say that there are a few things that weigh on me much less than they used to. And if that's the case then I suppose healed myself, if that's what we're calling it these days.
I healed myself by accepting things that I cannot change. I healed myself by coming to terms with the past and letting go of it. I healed myself by acknowleding my short comings and working to improve them. I healed myself by living with my decisions and feeling confident that I make my decisions for myself and no one else. I healed myself by acknowleding that I have nothing to prove to anyone, and if someone feels like I need to prove myself, apologize for myself, or make excuses for myself, then they are no one of value to me, anyway. I healed myself by keeping the positive, uplifting people close to me, and the negative nancys far, far away.
How would I like to be healed in 2011? Well, at this point I don't think I need any healing. Knock on wood that it stays that way!
The End!
The Bee Tree
Confession: I'm not a big fan of the "homemade tree" look. I don't like kitshy ornaments that have been handed down for generations. It's just not my thing. So, every year I buy a tree-load of new ornaments for our tree. Yes, it gets expensive. Our first Christmas (with a tree, that is) I did a bronze tree, like this:
But I really, really did not feel like spending so much money on Christmas ornaments this year. So what did I do? Well, a few weeks ago, Christmas cards from the Bees started filling my mailbox. After about a week, I had no more room for them! Enter: my bright idea, a Bee tree! Cute, functional, and at no cost to me. That's my kind of christmas.
Then for our next Christmas, I was over the warm colors, so I did a cool-toned silver, aqua, and pink tree with ornaments like these:
This will be our third Christmas with a tree (our fourth together, in general) and I was planning on going the "White Christmas" route, a la Crate & Barrel:
I'm pretty pleased with it, if I do say so myself.
I went ahead and put up a few clear/silver ornaments that we already had, also.
And one special rainbow ornament!
This year the Weddingbee Bloggers did our annual ornament exchange and Mrs. Quiche (aka Kristen at Bien Living) sent me this fabulous rainbow ornament. So. Freakin. Cute.
Have you ever decorated your tree unconventionally?
12.19.2010
Trying New Things
Here is the #reverb10 prompt for yesterday:
December 18 – Try.
What do you want to try next year? Is there something you wanted to try in 2010? What happened when you did / didn’t go for it?
This past year, I really wanted to take a ballet class. I have always wanted to take a ballet class. Ballet is my most favorite thing in the whole wide world. Finally, this year I decided, what the hell, why not? I'm certainly not getting any younger. So I registered for adult ballet classes at the local performing arts school. Holy crap, I loved it. It was so challenging, both mentally and physically. I would leave the class dripping with sweat, with sore feet and achy muscles, but smiling from ear to ear. It made me so, so happy. I look forward to continue taking classes next year, also.
In 2011 I want to learn to sew. I want to be able to make my own throw pillows or curtains or whatever. I love fashion sketching and I'd love to be able to put them into something solid, but as of now, I can't because I can't sew. See how that could be a problem? I would also like to ride horses more often, take cooking classes, and try my hand at rock climbing.
What passions would you like to pursue in 2011?
December 18 – Try.
What do you want to try next year? Is there something you wanted to try in 2010? What happened when you did / didn’t go for it?
This past year, I really wanted to take a ballet class. I have always wanted to take a ballet class. Ballet is my most favorite thing in the whole wide world. Finally, this year I decided, what the hell, why not? I'm certainly not getting any younger. So I registered for adult ballet classes at the local performing arts school. Holy crap, I loved it. It was so challenging, both mentally and physically. I would leave the class dripping with sweat, with sore feet and achy muscles, but smiling from ear to ear. It made me so, so happy. I look forward to continue taking classes next year, also.
In 2011 I want to learn to sew. I want to be able to make my own throw pillows or curtains or whatever. I love fashion sketching and I'd love to be able to put them into something solid, but as of now, I can't because I can't sew. See how that could be a problem? I would also like to ride horses more often, take cooking classes, and try my hand at rock climbing.
What passions would you like to pursue in 2011?
12.18.2010
Getting Schooled.
Let me tell you, this whole "blogging everyday" thing is REALLY hard!
Yesterday morning I saw The Black Swan, then basically spent all day grocery shopping and cooking. Do you know how hard it is to find fontina, proscuitto, crab legs, and passion fruit in the same store? Apparently it's impossible.
A trip to Target, Whole Foods, Sweetbay and $100 later, I finally made it back home in time to start cooking for Mike and a few friends we had over. It was a long day, to say the least. Alas, here we are, with yesterday's #reverb10 prompt:
December 17 – Lesson Learned What was the best thing you learned about yourself this past year? And how will you apply that lesson going forward?
The best thing I learned about myself this year is that I'm pretty tough. I never thought of myself as tough, but I am. I stand up for myself and I don't take no shit. I can pick myself up in the face of adversity. I know this because this year, I have, multiple times. I'm also strong enough to know when I need to ask for help because I can't do it all myself.
I've also learned that I'm not perfect. Well, okay, I know that I've never been perfect, but I'm learning to stop reaching for that unattainable goal of perfection. Do I want to be great and do the best I can? Of course. But I'm working really hard to remind myself that I can't be perfect. It gives me crippling anxiety, my therapist said so.
Going forward, I will be confident in knowing that I'm a pretty amazing person. I can stand on my own two feet and I don't need to be loved, or even liked, by everyone because I like myself. Sure, I'm not perfect, I make mistakes, I will continue to make mistakes, but that's okay. I will make no apologies for my decisions because I make them for me and no one else. And for those who have problems with my decisions, well, they can shove it.
What have you learned about yourself this year?
Yesterday morning I saw The Black Swan, then basically spent all day grocery shopping and cooking. Do you know how hard it is to find fontina, proscuitto, crab legs, and passion fruit in the same store? Apparently it's impossible.
A trip to Target, Whole Foods, Sweetbay and $100 later, I finally made it back home in time to start cooking for Mike and a few friends we had over. It was a long day, to say the least. Alas, here we are, with yesterday's #reverb10 prompt:
December 17 – Lesson Learned What was the best thing you learned about yourself this past year? And how will you apply that lesson going forward?
The best thing I learned about myself this year is that I'm pretty tough. I never thought of myself as tough, but I am. I stand up for myself and I don't take no shit. I can pick myself up in the face of adversity. I know this because this year, I have, multiple times. I'm also strong enough to know when I need to ask for help because I can't do it all myself.
I've also learned that I'm not perfect. Well, okay, I know that I've never been perfect, but I'm learning to stop reaching for that unattainable goal of perfection. Do I want to be great and do the best I can? Of course. But I'm working really hard to remind myself that I can't be perfect. It gives me crippling anxiety, my therapist said so.
Going forward, I will be confident in knowing that I'm a pretty amazing person. I can stand on my own two feet and I don't need to be loved, or even liked, by everyone because I like myself. Sure, I'm not perfect, I make mistakes, I will continue to make mistakes, but that's okay. I will make no apologies for my decisions because I make them for me and no one else. And for those who have problems with my decisions, well, they can shove it.
What have you learned about yourself this year?
12.16.2010
Friendship
Here's the new #reverb10 prompt for today:
December 16 – Friendship How has a friend changed you or your perspective on the world this year? Was this change gradual, or a sudden burst?
Hmmm... let me start off by saying that I don't make friends easily. Most people who know me personally would be surprised by this, but it's true. Acquaintances, sure. But meet up and hang out friends? Not so much.
Since I moved to Florida almost 4 years ago, I would say I actually became "friends" with maybe 5 people?
A- Fun but way into the club scene, hung out once and that was that. I'm just not a club kid.
T- Love this girl and miss her to pieces. Totally someone I could talk to and relate to. We always had a great time hanging out and then I moved to Tampa and she moved to Texas. Bummer.
C- Nice girl, weird tendencies. Really into partying and oddly always sick. Funny, but immature. That never went anywhere.
L- Fun and silly. We had a lot in common and she had a similar bubbly personality to my own. It had potential. Until I found out that she was a two-faced biotch.
Enter S. I have not had a friend like her since high school. We have similar interests and similar personalities (bubbly and funny with a bit of a dark side and man humor). I'm pretty sure she's my "friend soulmate". Our friendship is so fun and comfortable and it seems we never run out of things to talk about. Plus, we can have serious conversations when the time comes. If I have an issue, I can talk to her, if she has an issue, she can talk to me. Up until now, so many of my friendships have been one-sided. I'm there for them when they have an issue, but when something is wrong with me, they don't have the time.
S has changed my perspective because I didn't really realize how much I missed having "girlfriends" until I met her. Having a trust-worthy female friend to talk sh*t with has got to be one of the greatest joys in life. We're like a two-man Sex and The City and I love, love, love it.
Do you have a hard time making friends?
December 16 – Friendship How has a friend changed you or your perspective on the world this year? Was this change gradual, or a sudden burst?
Hmmm... let me start off by saying that I don't make friends easily. Most people who know me personally would be surprised by this, but it's true. Acquaintances, sure. But meet up and hang out friends? Not so much.
Since I moved to Florida almost 4 years ago, I would say I actually became "friends" with maybe 5 people?
A- Fun but way into the club scene, hung out once and that was that. I'm just not a club kid.
T- Love this girl and miss her to pieces. Totally someone I could talk to and relate to. We always had a great time hanging out and then I moved to Tampa and she moved to Texas. Bummer.
C- Nice girl, weird tendencies. Really into partying and oddly always sick. Funny, but immature. That never went anywhere.
L- Fun and silly. We had a lot in common and she had a similar bubbly personality to my own. It had potential. Until I found out that she was a two-faced biotch.
Enter S. I have not had a friend like her since high school. We have similar interests and similar personalities (bubbly and funny with a bit of a dark side and man humor). I'm pretty sure she's my "friend soulmate". Our friendship is so fun and comfortable and it seems we never run out of things to talk about. Plus, we can have serious conversations when the time comes. If I have an issue, I can talk to her, if she has an issue, she can talk to me. Up until now, so many of my friendships have been one-sided. I'm there for them when they have an issue, but when something is wrong with me, they don't have the time.
S has changed my perspective because I didn't really realize how much I missed having "girlfriends" until I met her. Having a trust-worthy female friend to talk sh*t with has got to be one of the greatest joys in life. We're like a two-man Sex and The City and I love, love, love it.
Do you have a hard time making friends?
Completely Random.
Random pretty pictures for your Thursday!
In case you're wondering, #reverb10 has totally burnt me out on writing. And considering I'm not a quitter (though I'm getting awfully close!), it appears that the majority of my posts will be short on the verbiage.
Enjoy!
In case you're wondering, #reverb10 has totally burnt me out on writing. And considering I'm not a quitter (though I'm getting awfully close!), it appears that the majority of my posts will be short on the verbiage.
Enjoy!
Yay! Tomorrow is Friday!
p.s. I have no idea where I originally found these pictures. If I got them from you, please let me know!
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