3 posts tagged “love”
What did you do in 2008 that you have never done before?
Also, in the process of understanding my role as a parent, I think i said "no" too much during the earlier part of this year. I thought about this whilst on vacation with my family and resolved to do better, to know that parenting isn't just protecting and restricting but also about teaching a child to question limits and go out and experience things. This seems to be doubly true and needed in the case of my brother, and I'm glad I had this epiphany and reformed.
1. I've come to realize that my butt: isn't the width I think it is.
2. I've come to realize that when I talk: I'm having a harder time thinking of the right words. I have not yet come to realize whether or not this should alarm me.
3. I've come to realize that, if I love someone (not family): What does "not family" mean? If I love you, you are in my circle of intimacy, you are family. It's a very small raft I'm drifting on through this life; those who are on the journey with me are my family. I love them, they help me be the person I dream of being, and I try so very hard to do the same for them.
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I've come to realize that I need: less stuff than originally imagined.
5. I've come to realize that I've lost: very little. I originally started a list of things I've supposedly "lost": my way, my mother, my virginity...but none of those things were lost; I know where they are:
- I haven't lost my way, though I did hunker down for awhile and try to catch my breath.
- I haven't lost my mother. I know where I last saw her, where she is now, and that I carry her with me everyday.
- I haven't lost my virginity, but I did set it aside, but I know where!
6. I've come to realize that I hate it when: I fail to do things. Better to do and fail, better to at least make a showing, than to realize you let time go by.
7. I've come to realize that if I'm drunk: it's likely I'm either avoiding something or trying to forget something.
8. I've come to realize that money: is the source of 90% of my crises.
9. I've come to realize that: it's impossible for me to be worthy of the love that's been given me, but it's worthwhile to make an effort to be so worthy.
10. I've come to realize that I'll always be: a little off kilter.
11. I've come to realize that I have a crush on: heh, Mike Rowe.
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I've come to realize that the last time I cried was: yesterday, while dusting my mother's photographs.
13. I've come to realize that my cell phone is: now my watch
14. I've come to realize that when I wake up in the morning: I'm rarely happy about it, but that could change.
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I've come to realize that before I go to sleep at night I: prefer to have a warm body next to me.
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I've come to realize that right now I am thinking about: reorganizing my studio.
18. I've come to realize that when I get on Facebook: I'll always be surprised by the people who remember me.
19. I've come to realize that today I will: far more productive than I could have predicted.
20. I've come to realize that tonight I will: be happy to see my brother again and so grateful for all that was accomplished while he was away.
21. I've come to realize that tomorrow I will: be writing like a madwoman for a work report.
22. I've come to realize that I really want to: travel more often.
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I've come to realize that the person who is most likely to repost this
is: my lionness.
24. I've come to realize relationships: are far more complex than anyone ever told me.
25. I've come to realize love: is almost indescribable in its strength.
26. I've come to realize my best guy friend(s): are very committed to me and irreplaceable.
27. I've come to realize my best girl friend(s): live too far away.
28. I've come to realize food: is a great way to bring people together.
29. I've come to realize, when I'm a girlfriend I: really sink into someone's life: their goals, their dreams, their needs. It used to be something much more lighthearted (I see this in my brother's middle school romances), but oh how it evolves.
30. I've come to realize women and men: still have a lot to learn about each others' perspectives.
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I've come to realize over the summer: what depression is.
32. I've come to realize heartbreak: can, in fact, happen to me.
Moms’ cancer. Chemotherapy, radiation. Hair loss and humor. Airports. Tears. Ripley. 938 miles. Walking my brother home from school. Love stronger than I imagined.
