Kissing Toads: Thought Bite

Tuesday, 4 September 2012

Thought Bite: Friendship

Excerpt from Kelle Hampton's blog:

Q: I know you didn't grow up in Florida and yet you have this wonderful and extensive circle of close girlfriends. What are your tips for making new friends in a new place? While I have made some lovely new friends in my not-so-new area, I struggle with creating those super close friendships like the ones I left behind.

A: My closest friendships involve vulnerability, honesty, and effort. If you want to get past the "what brand of sippy cup do you use?" level of friendship, you have to make efforts. Have a dinner party. Put yourself out there. Tell your story. Ask to hear your friend's. Meaningful friendships mean you have to talk about meaningful things. My deepest friendships have evolved with being vulnerable, with making mistakes, with communicating through good and bad, with accepting that sometimes we are different, with honestly expressing my weaknesses and asking for support, and with making efforts to spend time with friends who make me feel good.

Thursday, 30 August 2012

Thought Bite: Right Places

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So, I married the wrong guy.

However, in navigating the fallout of my marriage, I am discovering a strength and boldness within me I never knew was there. I am more in tune with who I am now than ever before.

Happily ever after may very well be just around the corner...

Friday, 24 August 2012

Thought Bite: Good Morning, Beautiful!

I love this.

Someday, when I rejoin the world of dating, I hope I meet someone that sends me a "Good morning, beautiful!" text every now and again. I mean really, how can you have a bad day after getting a text like that when you wake up? That's right, you pretty much can't. It's like a garanteed good day. For free, and with a very minimal time investment.