Family is so important.
Just returned from a visit home. Having grandparents on both sides feeling their age, winding down in their lives, a visit was needed. Admittedly, I'm embarrassed to say that I was more worried about scheduling around work than just getting home to spend time with family. But I am so glad I did--it put my focus back on the right track. Truly, what is your life without your relationships, both friends and family? Nurturing those relationships is key in life, which I am reminded of when I see my grandparents in their later years. When you're at the end of your days, do you care about your job and title, or those who come to see you to lift you up when you are no longer physically capable? Cherish your friends and family, feel grateful for your relationships.
Labels: family, old age, relationships
What makes you "click"?
What makes one person click with another? I just had a friend fly in to visit me, someone I was buddies with before I moved to STJ. Right before I moved, we hit it off pretty well with easy conversation, shared interests, etc. 2 1/2 years passed before seeing each other again now. We picked right back up, easy conversation, etc. I'm sure you have old friends whom you can call at any point in time and pick back up with, like nothing changed. Or you meet someone new that you just "click" with--everything is seamless as you get to know and enjoy one another. Then there are others with whom you know immediately you just won't jive. What
is that? It's something you can't put your finger on, it's just a feeling. Is that instinct? Is that biochemicals? If I'm picking someone to date, do I go with the person I'm comfortable "clicking" with or the one that intimidates me but I feel more fire for? Will the fire die down later? Is that biochemicals, the "fire"? Or romantic destiny? How do you know? And how do you know if you should go with the passionate fire for a life-mate, or a comfortable click? This is a random post, but it's my blog, so be it.
Labels: dating, friendship, instinct, relationships
