At some point I would like to post about the difference between significant relationships and meaningful ones, both in psychology and in my life ( Read more... )

Summer is passing, at a rate I can't quite understand ( Read more... )

Yesterday I went out to coffee with a friend of 
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Even as a single person, I dont mind Valentine's Day. I certainly dont consider it the "painful reminder of being alone" that the radio was yammering on about this morning.  I am more likely to have a crummy Valentine's when I am in a relationship, since I am more likely to have expectations then, so being single is easier in a sense.

I celebrated ( Read more... )

As I lay nestled into bed last night (curled around the body pillow and my teddy bear, Homer, head on two minty-colored pillows with two more in flannel jackets set carefully aside, dog in the crook of my knees), I wondered if pouring the negative emotions out on the internet is helpful or just a recipe for wallowing.  On one hand, I process best ( Read more... )

It is kind of fun to watch two people you like falling in love.  I have a ridiculously front row seat, what with living down the hall, but it makes me grin to see how happy RH & K seem to be. (It helps that they have a good sense of when to Take It Upstairs).

My minor super-power seems to be holding.

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I'm grounded ( Read more... )

Dear LJ Braintrust,

What is the working definition of "a date?"  You know, as in, going out on a date, etc.  There has been much speculation in my world lately, and we could use your help!

Gracias in advance.

Redzils

Retractions . . .

It has been brought to my attention that sometimes people get their feelings hurt by things they read on the internet.

In light of that, I thought I would clarify my livejournal philosophy:
- I try not to be mean. I try not to be thoughtless. I hope you understand that for me, this is a stream-of-consciousness exercise that I do ( Read more... )

I was chatting with Adam tonight, when he started to tease me about something (I cant even remember what, which shows you how cruel he was not being :).  My immediate response in light of my earlier conversation today was to say, "Stop! I am not accepting that I have any flaws today.  Like Mary Poppins, I am practically perfect in every way ( Read more... )