And you know, Thom and I keep telling each other, "We need to get together with Dave and Tarra!"
And then life happens.
But now that the weather is getting nicer, it would be so wonderful to just hang out in a park and BBQ. We don't live that far away from each other. We have access to lots of nice parks, especially riverside ones.
The Germans are rather picky about who they will call a "friend". As such, "acquaintance" doesn't have the same negative tone with them as it does much of the time with us. I really wish everyone used "acquaintance" more often - I don't like there being no neutral (not positive or negative) term for something between stranger and friend. So I make an effort to use "acquaintance" more, to try to stick it back into the non-negative lexicon. "Co-worker" (oh, how I would love to have those again) and "dotcomrade" also come in handy. I call my Inner Circle my "3 a.m. friends" - the friends who can call me anytime, day or night, and I will be there for them.
It's good to recognize the limits of your energy. Too many people spread themselves too thin trying to maintain every contact they have, for the sake of maintaining it. Taking those steps now will better prepare you for the radical changes in your social life the baby will cause. Your real, committed friends will know you're going nuts and support you.
I totally agree...brainclawJune 18 2009, 00:21:37 UTC
The word acquaintance has gotten a bad rap, and I hope I got it across that that isn't a bad thing. We need those people, just like all the other groups.
I expect the crazy to subside soon, therefore you can expect a call soon.
also, so right there with you. I dumped A LOT of ppl from my life this year which has me reeling but knowing once the smoke finishes clearing I'll be much better off.
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And then life happens.
But now that the weather is getting nicer, it would be so wonderful to just hang out in a park and BBQ. We don't live that far away from each other. We have access to lots of nice parks, especially riverside ones.
Graaaaaahhhhh! Let's do this!!!!!
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SO looking forward to being with you both soon.
:)
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So you are saying you hate me....
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(even though you stole the Peter Murphy gig out from under us)
;-)
Looking forward to maybe a creative endeavor together at some point!
Congrats on your new release!
Love you guys...
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It's good to recognize the limits of your energy. Too many people spread themselves too thin trying to maintain every contact they have, for the sake of maintaining it. Taking those steps now will better prepare you for the radical changes in your social life the baby will cause. Your real, committed friends will know you're going nuts and support you.
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I LOVE th term Dotcomrade!
It's perfect. We have lots of those!
:)
D.
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All other colors optional. Her room is purple.
:)
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I expect the crazy to subside soon, therefore you can expect a call soon.
also, so right there with you. I dumped A LOT of ppl from my life this year which has me reeling but knowing once the smoke finishes clearing I'll be much better off.
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This does not include you.
:)
D.
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also, when do you get your bebe, anyway? sooooon, I hope.
<3
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