For A Friend On A Birthday
I am a better person for having met you—a compass by which I steer. I have a better laugh because I met you, one that crosses thousands of miles yet never feels the distance.
I am one who tilts at windmills. You are one who tilts at dragons.
Have I mentioned that I could not have survived the last year without you? Yes, I discovered my spine—because I knew that should it break, you were there to hold me up.
I like our friendship better as it ages, as our language becomes more secret and more is unsaid as it needs no saying. I love that I know you as my hair grays, as our bodies break a little, and as our backbones (ironically) strengthen with time. You’ve softened me too—in the best of ways—and you teach me every day those undefinable things about beauty, strength, love and grace.
You’re the strongest tree, one that bends with the wind but does not break. I’m an oak, often thought mighty, but you are the Palm that weathers all storms.
Happy Birthday. I adore you.
-TLOTH
Today was supposed to be my last day of work, so I was going to wear my blue party dress and a dollar-store tiara (Kat’s amazing tiara is somewhere in a box in the basement, unfortunately) to celebrate how much I enjoyed working here.
Then my office went balls-to-the-wall to get my contract extended, so I’m here for antoher two weeks. I’ve had just about everyone in the office come by and congratulate me and express joy that I’m here longer.
So instead, I’m working a purple party dress, four-inch wedges, and a cheap, junky tiara with purple stones in the crown to celebrate staying on for a little longer. Because I love this job and these people, and I want to work here forever. But since I can’t, I’ll celebrate doing a job I truly love with people I truly like. It’s rare enough that the tiara and party dress are warranted.
I’m also eating multi-colored carrots and running around doing 500 different things at the same time. It’s been the best week ever.
ladyofthehouse replied to your photo: my favorite barista was working, today. he’s the…
Of course he calls you love, and of course he remembers you. You’re unforgettable, darling. And you, you spread love. As for the rest, find whatever quiet moment you can, and know that I’m thinking about you.
~ugh~ you so often say exactly what I need to hear. ♥
thank you all for the hugs and love and good thoughts and support today, I appreciate you so much. yesterday mom was reminding me of all the things I’m going to be doing alone, when she’s recovering from surgery, and I just thought that I’m really sorry you tumblroos are going to go through this with me if you stick around, but so many of you are my support system, I just love you. I thought you should know. you’re wonderful.
♥ xoxoxoxoxo
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You hate no one. <3
penguindownunder replied to your photo: handy guide. xoxoxoxo
There’s a serious problem with not recycling monkeys these days. Its sad, really.
in which Josie speaks the truth ♥ xoxoxoxo
TT
well, I wasn’t wrong about today being rough.
but maybe tomorrow will be better.
you guys are so great, did you know that? you really are. thanks for the hugs and smiles and messages and hearts. you make every day better, even the rough ones. sorry I don’t tell you enough how much I appreciate you. I do appreciate you, every day. :) <3 xoxoxoxo
/pets
sweetestel replied to your photo: I hurt my ankle doing ballet yesterday please feel…
*feeling bad for you*
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Awww my poor lil’ pudding ! *hug*
THANK YOU ztyfqujygfs
YOU GUYS ARE TOO NICE.
wow this is my life.
Dude, I don’t know how to friend either. I just… talk to people. Sometimes it sticks. Sometimes it doesn’t. I don’t know. I’m no help at all.
Well…you could always start by talking about the newspaper…things that you’ll have to talk about. And then once you get more comfortable with them….it will get easier to find other things to talk about.
But Molly… THAT WOULD MAKE TOO MUCH SENSE! HOW DARE YOU BE REASONABLE AND SMART.
“Have you read For Whom the Bell Tolls? SPOILER ALERT. It tolls for THEE. ” If he laughs, you know you have a true friend.
You’re like the AT&T of people.
You’re a freshman, right? Joining an activity (e.g. newspaper) is the best step, so you’re well on your way to friends :) It might be different there, but upperclassmen LOVE freshmen meal plans!! Ask if anybody wants to get food after, your treat.
Unless of course you don’t have a ridiculously large meal plan like I did, but you can still gather people to go to Starbucks or wherever after your meetings.
I wish. Freshman in high school. But really, thank you so much. I’m going to keep food in mind when tempting people to be my friends. No sarcasm intended.
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and probably some other people too but this shit page isnt showing it anymore
Oh man slowly the fans are arriving. Surely somebody is a fan right. Like I legit don’t care I will keep posting my noise until Tumblr collapses beneath me like a comically small table being struck by an impossibly fat comedian. My larger than life persona coming crashing down on the fragile framework of this fandom focused forum like a fucking freight train filled with fuck you.
Not fuck you directed at you rocking sweet bros, at the system or whatever hashtag viva la revolucion. You kids are probably great and should do that interacting thing. I always got time for my public, shout out to my people.
alwaysatrombonist replied to your post:Hey, are you ok over there darling? Those are some angsty reblogs.
Best of luck! :)
rugrash replied to your post:Hey, are you ok over there darling? Those are some angsty reblogs.
Oh bb! You’ll get through it! One thing at a time. *hugs and whatever you need that tumblr can possibly provide*
brittanyisinlovewithsantana replied to your post:Hey, are you ok over there darling? Those are some angsty reblogs.
*cuddles* Good luck over there… I know it seems impossible but when I’m in that kind of predicament I just try to remind myself that if I had a life remote I could fast forward and in a few days it will be over and I’ll be done. Best of luck…
brittanythevampireduckslayerreplied to yourpost:Hey, are you ok over there darling? Those are some angsty reblogs.
As a fellow procrastinator (who may or may not be procrastinating right this second), I send to you ALL of the hugs. No, but really. You can do it! :)
Thank you, thank you, darlings! Your encouragement cheers me more than you know.
