The most important things in life to me are friends, family, and the possibility of a family of my own. I think I'm a horrible friend to keep in touch with. It seems like I want the relationship so badly but I keep forgetting the small task of just keeping in touch. I crave people to want to keep in touch with me because it feels like I try to ( Read more... )

Can you be surrounded by people and still feel lonely? I have a wife, and friends, and family, and co-workers, and no one. Sometimes life just makes you feel empty inside. I eat constantly trying to fill myself, without success. I don't take joy in working on my yard or creating works of art. I try hobbies that look interesting in thought, but ( Read more... )

It's amazing how much a small note from a friends can brighten your day, and make you feel all giddy inside.

To anyone who reads this, please find someone you've lost touch with and send them a "Hello" note. It will truly make their day and probably will help you too.

Why make an appointment when you know you'll never show up? Is it easier than saying "No I don't want your product"? It wastes the salesperson's time and energy. People are so full of themselves that they think we aren't human too? We don't need to spend time with our families or friends because we only live to satisfy their needs? Get you ( Read more... )

***Holds up a flute of champagne*** Here's to meeting new friends. A recent interesting person I've met online has inspired me to create this journal and do my laundry. Both of which make me feel better once they're done ( Read more... )

Trust but verify.... my favorite quote on CSI. A mystery shopper came into my office today to make sure I was giving everyone the "Corporate" presentation. It's their goal to make you feel like they're going to buy something then snatch away the dream at the last minute. This ***Insert evil noun here*** didn't even have the courtesy of leaving ( Read more... )

A little girl came in with her parents today and lit up my world. There's nothing like a small person telling you how great you are and how she wished her parents could buy a house from me. Why do I find the admiration of a little girl in the 3rd grade more important than feedback from my boss? Who knows. I've been smiling all day, thank god ( Read more... )

My Doc just doubled my anti-anxiety dose of "Lexapro". It helps, but it makes my mouth feel like cotton in the morning. Yuck! The box says "It doesn't matter what time of day you take lexapro" but I think it sure as hell does. It's the difference of waking up with a bad thirst and hateing the idea of people talking to me within the next 3 hours" ( Read more... )