http://www.idealistrevolution.org/7-reasons-the-blunt-friend-is-the-best-friend-youll-ever-have/ Having read this, I feel pretty damn good about the kind of friend I am to others. I had a "masquerading friend" break up with me via e-mail several months ago. Not only do I find it as low as breaking up with a girlfriend/boyfriend via text or social media, but it shows me … Continue reading Seven Reasons The Blunt Friend Is The Best Friend You’ll Ever Have
Friendship
A Bolt of Warmth…
“A bolt of warmth, fierce with joy and pride and gratitude, flashed through me like sudden lightning. I don’t care about whose DNA has recombined with whose. When everything goes to hell, the people who stand by you without flinching—they are your family.” ―Jim Butcher
If You Know Someone…
“If you know someone who’s depressed, please resolve never to ask them why. Depression isn’t a straightforward response to a bad situation; depression just is, like the weather. Try to understand the blackness, lethargy, hopelessness, and loneliness they’re going through. Be there for them when they come through the other side. It’s hard to be … Continue reading If You Know Someone…
National Best Friends Day
In honor of this, a huge shout out to my besties: Marion, Shani, & Stefanie. Much love to all my valued friends. XO.
Mother & Daughter
First friend; best friend. The reason I am who I am. The person who encouraged me never to follow, but always to lead. Guide-post. Lighthouse. Anchor. Part angel, part saint. The best listener. Could always see the best in me, even when I didn't believe there was any. Teacher of so much. Giver of books, … Continue reading Mother & Daughter
The Worst Part Of Success
“The worst part of success is trying to find someone who is happy for you.” ―Bette Midler
Booked
I have to admit, I'm slightly impressed with myself at the moment. I'm double-booked with two sizeable manuscripts. There are bonuses to these two jobs, one of which is repeat business. Nothing quite says "You're really good at what you do.", than someone wanting to hire you on a repeat basis so that they never … Continue reading Booked
Love And Friendship
“Love and friendship. They are what make us who we are, and what can change us, if we let them.” -Emily Giffin
Believe It Or Not, I DO Have Boundaries
“There are two kinds of friendship: the beneficial friendship and the erroneous friendship. The erroneous friendship balances on the principle of “The closer we are, the more okay it is for me to say anything I want to you and for me to treat you any way that I want to, and for me to … Continue reading Believe It Or Not, I DO Have Boundaries
I Don’t Like To…
“I don't like to give up on people when they need someone not to give up on them.”―Carroll Bryant
