Well then!
It’s almost 10 am, and I’ve been on the job for almost 5 hours now. I made two sammiches for myself (two more than usual), so I think I’m Prepared For The Day, but we’ll see how I feel around 4pm.
Meanwhile, some folks are feeling down – for some, it’s typical for this season, and others are just coping with new life situations or stress is peaking. There’s very little I can do for that, but I thought I’d try one thing I sometimes do well:
For the tiny fee of you volunteering, I will say something about you. It will be positive, and (if I can summon it) perspicacious, but don’t be mad if I reach a little if I don’t know you so well. ;) If the mood strikes you, feel free to volunteer something about me in return, but it’s not necessary – this is about you and your awesomeness.
I’m having a wacky morning, so, y’know, you get what you get. :D
Okay GO!
Me please!
You have, without fail, always made me feel welcome and a part of your family whenever I see you. You’re thoughtful and very smart, and touchingly open-minded. I love that you concentrate less on how you are different from people and more on what you have in common, I wish there was more of that in the world.
Aw, I love you. I read this yesterday, but reading it again today has helped me come back from last night’s somber mood. I feel more like myself.
I’m very thankful for you, for your intelligence, your humor and your big bear hugs.
Aw, I love you. I read this yesterday, but reading it again today has helped me come back from last night’s somber mood. I feel more like myself.
I’m very thankful for you, for your intelligence, your humor and your big bear hugs.
You have, without fail, always made me feel welcome and a part of your family whenever I see you. You’re thoughtful and very smart, and touchingly open-minded. I love that you concentrate less on how you are different from people and more on what you have in common, I wish there was more of that in the world.
Me please!
Me also, please! :)
You’ve always been honest and direct in my experiences with you. You are more brave than you realize, often putting aside your own problems for other people – when it is done on purpose and by your own will, it is a great strength. I admire the way you’ve been forthright about how you struggle with personal satisfaction – I have always thought that you deserve to love yourself more, and worry less.
You’ve always been honest and direct in my experiences with you. You are more brave than you realize, often putting aside your own problems for other people – when it is done on purpose and by your own will, it is a great strength. I admire the way you’ve been forthright about how you struggle with personal satisfaction – I have always thought that you deserve to love yourself more, and worry less.
Me also, please! :)
I could really use the boost, life is overwhelming me right now.
You have never been anything but kind to me, and have gone out of your way to be friendly toward many people, that I have seen. Being able to take the plunge and assume the best about others until they prove otherwise is a pretty rare thing. You are quite observant, and have a quiet charm that I think you might not appreciate.
You have never been anything but kind to me, and have gone out of your way to be friendly toward many people, that I have seen. Being able to take the plunge and assume the best about others until they prove otherwise is a pretty rare thing. You are quite observant, and have a quiet charm that I think you might not appreciate.
I could really use the boost, life is overwhelming me right now.
Me!
(with appropriate icon of man-love for you!)
As far as I know, you invented the phrase “million-watt smile” and applied it to my wife, well before she had attained her now exalted wifely status. I had heard of this famed smile well before I even knew who she was.
For that, and the simple fact that you and your now-wife connived to introduce me and my now-wife, I thank you.
Re: Me!
I’ve always enjoyed the way you allow yourself to be goofy amongst people, whether you know them or not (see your icon), and think we tend to have that in common. I admire how you have coped, survived and thrived under enormous amounts of stress and very little time to spare, and appreciate very much how you will somehow find time to scrape together to help other people.
Of course you make a mean jam, but that is no surprise. That you are good at cooking is less important to me than that you delight in doing it for others.
We talked about meeting up for coffee once, and it never happened – while we’ve certainly had conversations together in the midst of social gatherings, I think it would be excellent to get to know you one-on-one. Hot stuff.
Re: Me!
I’ve always enjoyed the way you allow yourself to be goofy amongst people, whether you know them or not (see your icon), and think we tend to have that in common. I admire how you have coped, survived and thrived under enormous amounts of stress and very little time to spare, and appreciate very much how you will somehow find time to scrape together to help other people.
Of course you make a mean jam, but that is no surprise. That you are good at cooking is less important to me than that you delight in doing it for others.
We talked about meeting up for coffee once, and it never happened – while we’ve certainly had conversations together in the midst of social gatherings, I think it would be excellent to get to know you one-on-one. Hot stuff.
Me!
(with appropriate icon of man-love for you!)
As far as I know, you invented the phrase “million-watt smile” and applied it to my wife, well before she had attained her now exalted wifely status. I had heard of this famed smile well before I even knew who she was.
For that, and the simple fact that you and your now-wife connived to introduce me and my now-wife, I thank you.
Crap, you were at work at 5 am? meh.
Bless you :-D
You’ve always had the gift and ability to edify others…to see possibilities where they may not. You enjoy life and the good things it gives you.
You, Sir, are a blessing.
Yeah, it sucked but I survived.
Aaron, you and I have never really met but you have been sweet and caring at all times. When we’ve talked, you’ve always been willing to listen to what is going on with me, and to ask questions about my life and what I’m up to. That may seem minor to you (doesn’t it always when it’s our own gift?), but it’s a conversational trait few people share.
Yeah, it sucked but I survived.
Aaron, you and I have never really met but you have been sweet and caring at all times. When we’ve talked, you’ve always been willing to listen to what is going on with me, and to ask questions about my life and what I’m up to. That may seem minor to you (doesn’t it always when it’s our own gift?), but it’s a conversational trait few people share.
Crap, you were at work at 5 am? meh.
Bless you :-D
You’ve always had the gift and ability to edify others…to see possibilities where they may not. You enjoy life and the good things it gives you.
You, Sir, are a blessing.
You were a strong support to me during one of the roughest patches in my life. I came out stronger than before and I think I have you to thank for that. Also, you’re pretty darn easy on the eyes.
I also need to mention that you reach out to people to compliment them by either sending an email, a quick text, or even a quick hug/touch/cuddle… without meme’s or anything. I’ve received a few of those myself over the years and I still have them on me to lean on when needed.
Me!
Jess, you explode with joy at any opportunity, and you are proud to have your heart on your sleeve. Inviting Free Hugs with a posterboard is just the tip of it, you seem to genuinely care about people, individually and as a whole, and you take care of people who otherwise would not get much caring, even amongst our ragtag gang of nerds.
It is something I admire, enjoy, and always want to see in you – a willingness to trust, care about, and enjoy others.
Jess, you explode with joy at any opportunity, and you are proud to have your heart on your sleeve. Inviting Free Hugs with a posterboard is just the tip of it, you seem to genuinely care about people, individually and as a whole, and you take care of people who otherwise would not get much caring, even amongst our ragtag gang of nerds.
It is something I admire, enjoy, and always want to see in you – a willingness to trust, care about, and enjoy others.
You were a strong support to me during one of the roughest patches in my life. I came out stronger than before and I think I have you to thank for that. Also, you’re pretty darn easy on the eyes.
I also need to mention that you reach out to people to compliment them by either sending an email, a quick text, or even a quick hug/touch/cuddle… without meme’s or anything. I’ve received a few of those myself over the years and I still have them on me to lean on when needed.
Me!
I could really use one, too. :)
You’re tough just because we pretty much only know each other through here!
It is really great to see you share yourself and the things that you’re really working over in your LiveJournal. In the days of quizzes and FB game spam, it is great to see someone keep an authentic journal in order to try to make sense of it all.
No one deserves to go through what you’re dealing with right now. You are strong even now, and I send my heart your way, for what it’s worth.
Thank you for the insight and the kind words-I appreciate it. And you, seem to have a huge heart and a compassionate and generous nature. I am sure your wife and close friends are lucky to have you in their lives.
Thank you for the insight and the kind words-I appreciate it. And you, seem to have a huge heart and a compassionate and generous nature. I am sure your wife and close friends are lucky to have you in their lives.
You’re tough just because we pretty much only know each other through here!
It is really great to see you share yourself and the things that you’re really working over in your LiveJournal. In the days of quizzes and FB game spam, it is great to see someone keep an authentic journal in order to try to make sense of it all.
No one deserves to go through what you’re dealing with right now. You are strong even now, and I send my heart your way, for what it’s worth.
I could really use one, too. :)
You are fun to dance with, laugh with, and share tackle-hugs with. You also think deeply about things, and I like reading your thoughts. I love that we went from internet pals to actual friends, and I wish we both had more time in our lives to hang out more! Also I love your wife, cuz she’s pretty darn cool too. (:
Hi Rennie! Even when things are going rough, you find a way to pull a laugh out of it, both for other people and yourself. In fact, I can’t think of any time I’ve seen you that you weren’t giggling, but maybe that’s my fault XD.
Speaking of which, you are definitely an awesome karaoke backup dancer. :)
You can be relied upon for late-night conversations and your own deep thoughts – it’s not all comedy – and I appreciate that we can laugh and be serious in the same conversation, in turns. I am always delighted to see you!
Hi Rennie! Even when things are going rough, you find a way to pull a laugh out of it, both for other people and yourself. In fact, I can’t think of any time I’ve seen you that you weren’t giggling, but maybe that’s my fault XD.
Speaking of which, you are definitely an awesome karaoke backup dancer. :)
You can be relied upon for late-night conversations and your own deep thoughts – it’s not all comedy – and I appreciate that we can laugh and be serious in the same conversation, in turns. I am always delighted to see you!
You are fun to dance with, laugh with, and share tackle-hugs with. You also think deeply about things, and I like reading your thoughts. I love that we went from internet pals to actual friends, and I wish we both had more time in our lives to hang out more! Also I love your wife, cuz she’s pretty darn cool too. (:
Is it to late?
Is it to late?