so many smart ass comments for a cute ass like yours. I agree about valentines day. It's really just a day for guys to screw up and forget or worse. I still got gifts for 2 good friends since i still have no significant other. *hugs*

it's all about the surprise factor and brownie points. If i had a girlfriend i'd drive her nuts because i'd get her gifts as soon as the urge hit me or if i saw something i think she'd like.

Great, congrats! It's so good that you've got such positive stuff in your life. Me, i'm sick in bed and can't work or study. blah. Lots of love! xxx

he's a lucky guy to get a gal like you then.

Youre in an ideal situation if you ask me. I wish I was making as much.

When you feel good, it's music to my ears, as the old saying goes!

It always hurts when we lose anything of value, especially the company of friends. (I've had an astonishing succession of my closest friends moving to the west coast, starting right after high school. The only consolation has been deciding that I really want them to be where they'll be happiest, and that way of viewing it has sustained me.) It's not a total loss because you still know you have their love and don't forget it goes both ways. Withdrawing isn't a disease, because feeling sad for at times is unavoidable. I know you feel things intensely, but that's a virtue and you will sort things out. Sadness is always transitory, in contrast to my love for you, of course!

I also love your comments about Valentine's Day! I've always felt the same way. Speaking of comments, some of your set comments echo my sentiments rather nicely, so I hope you're delighted!

How badly do you want gloves, sweetie, because it's ice and snow here? You should contact me in some fashion with your preferences, or you can order them online. It's up to you. Love you!!

Why can't I leave you a nice comment in your set again, and leave you a smart ass comment here?

Thank you so much for all your sweet comments on my set!
The Autumn Effect

I'd have to say 13 is pretty miserable summer weather, sweetie. As for Black Friday, life seems quirky enough without looking to magic for a bit more texture, although I do enjoy attributing some of life's inconveniences to malevolent artifacts and demoniacally possessed people! This week brought just such a weird event, in which I was reclassified from trusted and treasured close friend to irredeemable scumbag in one single step over a misunderstanding that's breathtaking in its insignificance. As a first hint of displeasure, it's certainly effective. It just leaves more time for my income tax; a glorious weekend expedition into a mountain of paper. Nothing but glamour in these parts for sure.

I hope you have a great weekend, dear. Love you!

You conjure an idyllic image of relaxation in a few words, so thank you for that and your kind words dear.

When someone is aggressively certain of their assumptions and sees everyone as good if they're perfect and evil if they ever disappoint, it's time to accept the status quo. The dichotomy between my preferred attitude of understanding and forgiveness with that of swift and harsh attack and condemnation is not easily reconciled. While all people deserve equal respect and dignity, all relationships most certainly don't have equal importance, so I don't have a huge problem. To simply assume malice and insensitivity and then retaliate immediately is terribly self-defeating. I haven't a single close friend who hasn't hurt me more than once, but it's never deliberate, and that's the big distinction.
Love you, angel!

Glad you finished the essay. I wish I could be on the computer and my job, but I spend a lot of time being exceptionally cold in the freezer. Have a great weekend!