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I got something in the mail. It was a light purple envelope with familiar handwriting on it. Inside, there was a card with the cutest teddy bear ever drawn and it said: 'wow WOW wow' and 'thinking of you'. I don't think anybody has ever sent me a card just to tell me that they miss me and that it made them think of me. I nearly cried. I love you, too, sweetie (you know who you are), and miss you terribly. Very very terribly. But remember. We shall overcome. *pounces*

[Random note: icon made by

snoopypez. Isn't it beauuuutiful? And I was NOT being an annoying bitch while she was making it. Nope, not at all. ... Shhh!]

Today, despite the fact that my mother decided that it would be a very good idea to talk to me about my lack of direction in school, and my attitude towards school, and the fact that it's terrible that I will be taking six classes (yes, mommy, know, believe me) and leave me in tears, annoyingly AFTER I had put on makeup, and was seriously Running Late, was a good day. There was nothing to shelve at work today, since we don't receive shit over the weekend, so it was partially mind-numblingly inactive and boring (when I wasn't on register) and partially just funny as hell, because there really was nothing to do. It was also good because I got to leave at 8 - yay for the non-late shift!

And the fact was sealed when I went to the T station, and as I was coming to the platform, I heard somebody playing a very familiar and familiarly beautiful tune. I wasn't sure what it was at first, it was a bit too faint, but as I got closer I realized it was 'Hallelujah' and it sent shivers down my spine. It was a gorgeous rendition, too, and I gave away all the change I could. I was actually upset when my train came a few seconds later, because I just wanted to listen more, and I even considered staying back from this train to catch the next one just so I could thank the guy for playing the song, but when the train came in - very noisily - he stopped playing and just sat back and smiled this lazy smile, and I looked at him as I was boarding and smiled. He saw, and smiled back, and I think he understood.

I'm so tired, though. Ohhhh, no work the next three days, yessss...

I almost sold 'At Swim' today. I mean, when somebody comes up and asks you to recommend a fiction book... Well, she listened to what it was, nodded, went over to where it was sitting - the bargain one, too! - picked it up, and then I had to go and actually do something for a change. When I came back, she was gone, but the book stayed. Hmph. Well, her loss.

Speaaaaaaaking of which...

How is everybody doing with their, er, things? Anybody done? I have two...any more? Come on, you know you want to... Just write a few lines. A paragraph. A sentence. Anything will do, really. I swear.

BTW, the format will be that of a website: Bum and I will build it. (Provided, of course, that the Fates are good to us. If it's anything like building the Kingdom, it'll be a little...adventurous.)

And here is a last thought: am I the only one who thinks that it's possible to be in love with somebody without it being sexual in any way? But feeling this enormous love for a friend, the kind that people say makes you want to jump for joy, or anticipate seeing that person, or hearing from that person, being all giggly and bubbly and completely stupid over him or her? This sort of love is usually described when talking about lovers, but I have a few people that are not lovers at all that I feel this way about, and I don't know if 'I love this person' is quite the right thing to say, if it's enough, even. Well, obviously it is, but...I don't know if I'm saying this the right way.

Argh. Ok, think un-slashed Sam and Frodo love. That sort of thing.

I realize that I'm sounding like a moron here, and I apologize.

It's very late, and maybe I should just go to bed. Of course, I always say that, and then I always miraculously end up on AIM, anyway. Such is the power of...

Heh. Night.

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Yes, it's possible to feel that kind of non-sexual love. I also feel this way about a few friends of mine and it's a quite wonderful feeling to have. :)

Oh, and I will try to contribute to that thing. :D

Night, dear!

It is wonderful, isn't it? Glad you understand.

And woohoo, thank you! You rock.

Night!

And here is a last thought: am I the only one who thinks that it's possible to be in love with somebody without it being sexual in any way? But feeling this enormous love for a friend, the kind that people say makes you want to jump for joy, or anticipate seeing that person, or hearing from that person, being all giggly and bubbly and completely stupid over him or her? This sort of love is usually described when talking about lovers, but I have a few people that are not lovers at all that I feel this way about, and I don't know if 'I love this person' is quite the right thing to say, if it's enough, even. Well, obviously it is, but...I don't know if I'm saying this the right way.

Yes, that's exactly the way I feel about my best friend from university. Exactly. And it's non-sexual. There are many different kinds of love, and romantic love isn't the only one that can be felt with such intensity.

There are many different kinds of love, and romantic love isn't the only one that can be felt with such intensity.

Exactly. That's exactly the word that kept eluding me: intensity. And joy. Thank you for helping me out here. ;) I'm so glad to see I'm not the only one.

Me four. That kind of love is the best. I have several friends that I get all giddy over, but I'm not "attracted" to them in the least. It really is a great feeling.

Isn't it? The thing is, I haven't felt this...excited...I suppose, in a while. It's this strange awakening, or something. Weird, but good.

And, by the way - that assignment? Fucking awesome!! Heh. Had to point out...

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the kind of "perfect love" I dreamed about my whole life, and only quite recently have found it.

I...am not quite sure what to say. Honestly. I just...love you. But you, hopefully, already knew that.

And see? Miracle ;) I'd even turned off the computer, and then...heh.

And waaaaaaah, I fucking love that song, it's absolutely gorgeous. Gyahhhhhahahaa...ahh.

*forty kisses and then some*

Ok, think un-slashed Sam and Frodo love. That sort of thing.

asdfajs Good description :)
And yes, it's totally possible.

"Hallelujah" is just a beautiful, beautiful song. I love that song. It's rather a sad song, but in a way I just think it's right. Mmmm...love the lovely song.

It is beautiful. Very very sad, terribly depressing, but so gorgeous. This is the way Katie describes it, and I rather like that:

Gyaaaahahahaaaaaaaaa!..

Yeah. In a nutshell.

And here is a last thought: am I the only one who thinks that it's possible to be in love with somebody without it being sexual in any way? But feeling this enormous love for a friend, the kind that people say makes you want to jump for joy, or anticipate seeing that person, or hearing from that person, being all giggly and bubbly and completely stupid over him or her? This sort of love is usually described when talking about lovers, but I have a few people that are not lovers at all that I feel this way about, and I don't know if 'I love this person' is quite the right thing to say, if it's enough, even. Well, obviously it is, but...I don't know if I'm saying this the right way.

yes. i have friends who i feel that way about. they're like the great awesome wonderful people who make your world worth being in, and seeing them is enough to make a bad day almost forgotten...

...but the thought of romance with them is REALLY weird and kinda creepy. @_@

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Hehehe, some things are better as just friends. LOL.

Of course! I'm madly in love with several of my friends. Or at least one, anyways. I actually find it a little frustrating though because if I was only sexually attracted to her, we'd be made. It's part of our normal greeting to say, "I would marry you". But as hard as I have tried, I really only seem to be attracted to guys. Dammit it all. ^_^

that's exactly how I feel about my best friend,

raina_at. It's a shame that we're both too heterosexual.

but yes Liz, that kind of love is possible. The first person to give it a name was Plato, so it's called platonic love, although Plato only wanted to veil his own (homo)sexual desire for his students with some convenient non-sexual feeling.

Yeah, dammit all, indeed. Life might be easier, right? Heh.

*hugs*

OH. MY. GOD. YOUR. ICON. [LOVES IT]

Hehe, yay! BTW, speaking of which... very soon I will have my own computer - wheee! - so, would I be able to use that background of yours?.. Tralala...

Absolutely, you can use the background! Just send me an email or IM or leave a LJ comment letting me know what your screen resolution is, and I'll doctor the wallpaper so that it'll fit and none of the quotes will be cut off. Not a problem at all. :)

And here is a last thought: am I the only one who thinks that it's possible to be in love with somebody without it being sexual in any way?

Yes, I think so. Becoming new best friends with someone *is* like falling love - it's just like it, apart from the sex thing. The most amazing part of falling in love is (if you're lucky) that the other person feels the same way, and that you've stumbled into some sort of paradise where suddenly there's someone whose main interest in life is you. I think that that's echoed when you make a new friend, that feeling of mutual love, and that someone is really interested in *you*, plus all the other things, like making each other laugh, eight-hour conversations etc.

Becoming new best friends with someone *is* like falling love

I completely agree. It's crazy, isn't it? Eight conversations are awesome, especially when they're non-stop. Just talk talk talk talk...yeah.

How is everybody doing with their, er, things? Anybody done? I have two...any more? Come on, you know you want to... Just write a few lines. A paragraph. A sentence. Anything will do, really. I swear.

I have to ask. What 's this about? Because if it has to do with At Swim, Two Boys I'd really love to participate.

am I the only one who thinks that it's possible to be in love with somebody without it being sexual in any way?

Of course and it's very beautiful and incredible feeling.

P.S.-that icon is AMAZING

I have to ask. What 's this about? Because if it has to do with At Swim, Two Boys I'd really love to participate.

Well, tell you what - write up something about how much you love 'At Swim' - or, rather, why. Email it to me, and I'll let you know what it's for. Heh. Don't worry - it's for a good cause.

And thank you :)

Ok, I trust you. ;-)

I'll mail you as soon as possible.

Hee. :D Mwah.

And for your last question: Yes. *nod* And what everyone else said.

:D

*MWAAAAH*

I'd love to do the thing, but I won't have time until I get to college, and even then I don't know how busy I'll be. but I'll try to get it done in time!

Cool! :)

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