I had a very nice, insightful, and inspiring conversation with my next door neighbor just minutes ago. Funny thing is, that was the most I’ve spoken with her since I moved here last October. During the conversation, she spoke about losing her husband of 22 years to a heart attack just before I moved in the building, and is now coming out of heavy grief, living life, etc etc. And when the spotlight turned on me, I spoke a little about my life. But she said something to me that, from then on, I will hold very close to my heart… Quite possibly the most inspiring words I’ve been needing to hear.

And then I came back inside to an almost burnt slice of pizza in my toaster oven.

Current Mood: Esctatic

Oh… my… GOD! Come to mama!!

And a VERY honorable mention…

Current Mood: Silly

me: all the teen celebrities these days all look the same
me: i don’t know who is who
sister: LOL
me: and if someone told me “oh have you seen so and so in this movie?!” i’d be like WHO??
me: god i’m getting old LMAO
sister: LOL
sister: u mean like new ppl, right?
sister: mom brings home people magazine so i kinda sorta know whos who… LOL
sister: it’s kinda pathetic… LOL
me: yea i dunno these new people.. if you threw me names of the hottest celebrities now i have no idea who they are
sister: jonas bros.
sister: zac effron
sister: ashley tisdale
sister: ugh… i need a life!
me: ROFL!
me: zac effron is one celeb i know but that’s cuz he’s all over fucking yahoo sometimes lol
me: he looks like a jonas bros lol
me: i swear they all look the same!
sister: LMAO
me: squinty eyes and gay looking

Most misspelled/misused words…

definately: I can’t stress how annoying it is when I see the misspelling of this word. Why? Let’s just say I have to correct the spelling of this word almost every friggin’ day! It’s DEFINITELY irritating.

could/should/would of: Could of what? Should of York? Could HAVE been right, but you’re not!

loose (ie: I am going to loose in Spelling Bee!): The only thing loose is the screw in your head. Get it right, or you will LOSE in spelling bee!

your/you’re/they’re/there/their/then/than: Aaahhh… How did you pass English class?

alot: yes… this word is misspelled… A LOT.

I was just remembering my time spent on a 5 hour flight going home this past Monday. As I sat and waited for takeoff, an older couple boarded and took their assigned seats next to me. They must have been in their 40’s or 50’s.  I wasn’t sure if they were married or not. I was way too tired to look for rings on their fingers.

During the entire flight, I noticed their subtle displays of affection. They weren’t showy, excessive, or obnoxious at all. Just simple hand holding, hands resting on each others laps, leaning on one another as they spoke and laughed softly… Things like that. The way they interacted together, even as she read her book while he on his laptop or reading his magazine, convinced me that they have been together for a while.

I should have been jealous, annoyed even… But I wasn’t. I was admiring them. Too much, maybe. It was moving and beautiful. The connection and genuine love between them were things I miss and wanted for a long time. Being able to share that with someone for years and years, without having to ask or beg to be held or kissed… Always in the moment, in tune, and completely comfortable with one another.

I hope to have that someday.