(from hellogiggles.com)
Tuesday, October 18, 2011
Monday, October 10, 2011
you don't have to f*ck people over to survive
Being the tortoise means you have plenty of time to really notice and appreciate things, things you never saw before, things you never thought before.
First, I realized that the warm feeling I get from "the best" person is partially because of him and partially because of the person I am around him. I like the way I act, I like the things I'm learning. So, even though I don't want this relationship to end anytime soon I am not panicked trying to hold on too tight. One day we might end up just being friends, but I will still get to be this person; maybe even a *better* person.
Second, he has not shied away from flirtation, romance, pillow talk, future plans even though he only wants to get -this- serious. I think most men would avoid these sweet somethings in order to "not give the wrong idea." And that's probably for the best as most women wouldn't be able to keep the two things separate; he'd text sweetly out of blue and they'd think, "He actually does want to be my boyfriend." But because of item First, I get to enjoy those delights of a new relationship, while still keeping my head on straight (mostly).
First, I realized that the warm feeling I get from "the best" person is partially because of him and partially because of the person I am around him. I like the way I act, I like the things I'm learning. So, even though I don't want this relationship to end anytime soon I am not panicked trying to hold on too tight. One day we might end up just being friends, but I will still get to be this person; maybe even a *better* person.
Second, he has not shied away from flirtation, romance, pillow talk, future plans even though he only wants to get -this- serious. I think most men would avoid these sweet somethings in order to "not give the wrong idea." And that's probably for the best as most women wouldn't be able to keep the two things separate; he'd text sweetly out of blue and they'd think, "He actually does want to be my boyfriend." But because of item First, I get to enjoy those delights of a new relationship, while still keeping my head on straight (mostly).
Monday, October 3, 2011
tortoise, not hare
I've been thinking about bunnies.
First, a wise friend suggested I have to be like a bunny when looking for a date (mate). I need to sniff them and listen to them and use my instincts.
I've been doing that and now I'm spending time with "the best" person.
Three months ago I would have predicted I'd still be doing the bunny - moving quickly, but with a slightly panicked edge. I never would've guessed I'd have the patience to see my date only once or twice a week. I never would've thought I'd be okay with not being monogamous. I would've assumed a big "relationship" talk by now.
But it turns out taking things *super slow* and experiencing what is *actually happening* instead of naming everything and living in the future is really working.
I'm doing my turtle impression, which is way more me anyway.
First, a wise friend suggested I have to be like a bunny when looking for a date (mate). I need to sniff them and listen to them and use my instincts.
I've been doing that and now I'm spending time with "the best" person.
Three months ago I would have predicted I'd still be doing the bunny - moving quickly, but with a slightly panicked edge. I never would've guessed I'd have the patience to see my date only once or twice a week. I never would've thought I'd be okay with not being monogamous. I would've assumed a big "relationship" talk by now.
But it turns out taking things *super slow* and experiencing what is *actually happening* instead of naming everything and living in the future is really working.
I'm doing my turtle impression, which is way more me anyway.
i always wonder this
http://www.flickr.com/photos/snapabooty/6193780303/
(what on earth did i think about all the time before you?)
(what on earth did i think about all the time before you?)
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