i've been thinking about something that melissa said yesterday. (i don't mean to bring it up again lissa, i know you feel bad, but i'm making a point) she said she didn't think we'd become such good friends when we first met. not that she disliked me but she didn't think we'd have anything in common. she said i seemed like a "funky, graphic designer gal". i find this funny because other people have said that kind of thing about me before, the main person who comes to mind is my friend bonnie – my old housemate. she thought i was a real "coolio" with my sunflower seeds, tie-dyed shirt and blue bag. now i have a super fun time with bonnie, there's something about her that makes me laugh so hard that my face hurts. however, we do have NOTHING in common. i'm intrigued by this, how is it that people who seemingly have nothing in common can be great friends? like melissa and i for example? i couldn't see people 'setting us up', like "i know this great girl you'd really hit it off with! you'd really make great friends" and yet there are people who "on paper" you'd think i'd have lots in common with and make great friends with, and yet sometimes those friendships don't work out. i suppose its the same for dating, but i'm thinking mostly about friends right now. i like it, its a pleasant surprise. i think it's partly a personality compatibility, and sometimes a stage of life thing. i really admire my friends who are different than me, sometimes its because they have qualities i'd like to have. diversity is the spice of life.
i like grapes.
this entry has taken over an hour which is weird because its not very long.
i think it's strange you never knew.
5 comments:
i don't think it's weird. there's lots of meat in this post.
interesting thoughts.
I have to agree about your thought about liking connecting with people BECAUSE we are different. I know that is what I appreciate about you! the differences that I have from my friends inspire me...if that makes any sense at all.
(i am beginning to sound like you, les!)
you make me a deeper person.
a meaty post huh? what will my vegan friengs read?? i'm just kidding, i don't have any vegan friends, just veggies.
hahaha, i'm rubbing off on you melissa! you're rubbing off on me. you're sooo kind hearted and gentle. i aspire to be like you :) because i'm not particularly either of those things. however, i think i have my own brand of sweetness and tenderness maybe. i hope at least.
I have similar friends and different friends. Then I can pick whomever I feel like at the time. :)
which am i??
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