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Comment on Life, Love and Fear by Perfect Virgo

Perfect Virgo — Sun, 16 Mar 2008 20:15:07 +0000

Powerful words love and I am sure that where others might falter, you will retain this lesson.

Comment on My Mother, My Self by Kimberly

Kimberly — Tue, 12 Feb 2008 18:39:23 +0000

I know what you mean. I know exactly what you mean.
I always end up alone when it comes to having female friends. I have work friends who are female, but outside of work? No. I did though, I had them but then I feel like maybe I’m not good enough or something or that maybe i am boring. I think I pushed them away? Not on purpose though. I dunno, but I know how you feel. They have everything I don’t then I guess thats where the feeling of not being good enough kicks in..sucks.

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Comment on Marcel by Perfect Virgo

Perfect Virgo — Tue, 05 Feb 2008 02:04:56 +0000

This is a real departure for you and a very welcome one. A beautiful story, with a complete beginning middle and end.

Comment on My Mother, My Self by michelle1979

michelle1979 — Tue, 29 Jan 2008 01:00:54 +0000

Thanks Steph, I’m sure the wold of “Other Women” will become much easier to crack into when I have a baby in tow. Playgroups are common in my area. I feel like I’m becoming somebody I don’t recognize. It’s good though.

Paul I know that you prefer our quiet little abode to the social gatherings (read obligations) I occasionally drag you to. It suits me fine that way too. You are separated from your “handful of acquaintances” by a deep, dark ocean not an emotional wall -but the effect is the same. It’s a good thing we enjoy each other’s company so much!

Comment on My Mother, My Self by Perfect Virgo

Perfect Virgo — Mon, 28 Jan 2008 01:51:55 +0000

What a strong, open post.

I had a bland family upbringing which left me largely ambivalent to friendship. Most of my life I stuck to just two friends (one of those was invisible and the other was me!) As I matured I developed a small handful of acquaintances which was quite enough for a non-gregarious soul. I am not entirely anti-social but in truth I have come to rather enjoy my own company. I like chubby pony’s implication, you can choose your friends but not your family.

Comment on My Mother, My Self by fathorse

fathorse — Mon, 28 Jan 2008 00:58:51 +0000

They say friends are the new family. I don’t know what I’d do without mine. Actually I do - i’d go even more insane than I am already. Good luck in your foray into the weird and wonderful world of Other Women

Comment on Free Your Mind by Kimberly

Kimberly — Tue, 22 Jan 2008 20:11:32 +0000

It’s easy to get sucked into the bad choices other people make. if you are not strong enough,like me, then you must separate yourself from that….Been there.

Comment on Things to Remember by Perfect Virgo

Perfect Virgo — Mon, 21 Jan 2008 12:45:52 +0000

Lovely. And it reminds of Kipling’s “If” with its similar optimism and style.

Comment on Free Your Mind by michelle1979

michelle1979 — Mon, 21 Jan 2008 12:33:18 +0000

Hi Tay!

Laziness is my biggest stumbling block right now too. I can’t seem to muster the energy to do the things that I know will make me feel better. Things that are good for me. Like daily yoga practice.

I have several people in my life who are negative too. I’ve had to separate myself from them somewhat. It’s hard though, especially at work.