1/29/13

Friendship...



Friends come and friends go. Each person you meet has the potential to be a friend. It could be the person next to you in the check out lane, or at the next gas pump. Maybe it's someone who hands you your dropped glove on the sidewalk, or someone online even. It could be your mail delivery person, or the bank teller. Maybe it's your best friends cousin, or and old friend from childhood's spouse. You never know who's going to be your next friend so be sure to always wear a smile when you meet someone new. Sometimes these friends become super close and sometimes they are here and gone. Even so each person that comes into our life does so with a purpose. Once that purpose is served they move on or you simply just move in different directions in life. The ones who are your friends for always are still in your life for a reason too. We don't always know what these reasons are, but there is a reason I assure you.



Sometimes friendships blow up or fizzle out in a bad way. In these cases, no matter how hard it is, it's sometimes better to end the friendship. "I'm sorry but I don't think I can be your friend anymore because our friendship is only hurting us both." Sometimes that's not always an option. You still see this person at social functions or smaller intimate gatherings. In these cases both parties just have to let everything go and be civil to each other. You don't have to pretend to best buds, the way it used to be, but you can just be civil and polite. It's called having class. A person with class can continue to socialize without making anyone in the room feel uncomfortable from tension.



Some friends are instantaneous friends. The moment you meet it feels as if you've known each other since you were in small pants. It's like you've been searching for this person forever without even knowing you were missing them, but once they are a part of your life you wonder how you ever survived without them. These are the friends you can go to with anything and not worry about being judged. These are the friends you should try your damnedest to never lose touch with no matter what direction life takes you both.



Sometimes a person is more of an acquaintance than they are a friend. Don't ever discount these people as not important, or classify them as "just someone I know" because you never know why they're in your life. Be grateful for those in your life, no matter who they are. And if you are in the belief that you have no friends and you are reading this, then I'm here to tell you that you DO have a friend. You have me. I will be your friend if you'll have me. All you have to do is say Hi.



Also remember, Friendship isn't about what a person can bring into your life but rather what you can bring to theirs, and if both people are willing to give to the other you can have something special.



I wish you all a wonderful week full of smiles, joy & lots of laughter!

Kisses
CoreyJo


21 comments:

  1. A wonderful piece, CJ!!! I especially like the paragraph about showing some class... Friends for life? I sure hope so!!

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    1. Always friends for life Paul!! And thank you! I might not be the classiest of persons but I try my damnedest when others are involved.

      Kisses CJ ♥

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  2. we may have never met and may never will but you are definitely a friend for life in my book besides who else would possibly understand my dirty mind..lol

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    1. Aww thank you Becca. I feel the same way about you! Dirty Birds to the End!! ♥

      Kisses
      CJ

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  3. I really love this post. So many times lately I have tried to write feelings like this but you have just nailed it.
    Thank you

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    1. Well thank you Mynx. I'm glad you liked it. I admit, I did a lot of deleting & rewriting before I felt it was right.

      Huggs
      CoreyJo

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    2. I just linked to it on my blog, hope you dont mind

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    3. That is perfectly okay with me. Actually I'm quite delighted!!. Thank you! :))

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  4. Came on over from Mynx's blog and so glad I did, I am not following you and I will be back.............I have never been one for making friends and in fact don't really have friends in "real life" I have a lot of online friends and in real life I have my family but wouldn't say I have any friends

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    1. Hello Jo-Anne :)

      I'm so happy you stopped by and liked what you read. I'll admit that while I do have many wonderful friends in real life I don't socialize with many of them on a regular basis. I do however interact with my online friends on a daily basis. To me my online friends are just as important as my real life friends. Where you are and how I met you does not factor into the importance of our friendship. I hope to see you again soon.

      Huggs
      CoreyJo

      p.s. I apologize for the lateness of my reply.. I've been having internet & computer problems.

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  5. This is an amazing post and sums up how I feel about friendship, especially friendship online!

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    1. Thank you YeamieWaffles! I'm glad I'm not alone in my thought process on friendship. I hope to see you around again soon.

      Huggs
      CoreyJo

      p.s. I love your name YeamieWaffles :) Makes me smile each time I see it when I'm out and about in bloggerland.

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  6. You will ALWAYS be my friend CoreyJo! I love pretty much everything about you and have for years and years!

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    1. Aw Rose!! I love just about everything about you too! Especially your spirit for life and loyalty to those you love. You're the best Rosie!! ♥♥ Love you!!

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  7. What a great piece; I am going to link this onto my FB if that's okay as well. I have to tell you that I have been making a really big effort to stay more in touch with my girlfriends and although it's work, it's definitely worth it. Funny I never thought about it being "okay" to let friendships go until our favorite polar bear talked to me about that and remarkably, I often times take great solace in that thought. Thank you for reinforcing it and bringing in home. Thank you also for the many times you have reached out to me over these past few years. You have no idea what knowing you are here everyday means to me, even though we have never met. You are bigger than life in my book, one of the most genuine, talented, amazing people, that I know.

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    1. Wow! Chasing Ten, I don't know what to say... Thank you just doesn't cover it. You're an amazing woman with a heart of gold. You always know just what to say to me and when. It may be hard to let friends go but sometimes you just have to. Everyone has a right to be happy and if someone is bringing you down and there's no fixing it then we need to move on without them even if it hurts to do so. One of my closest friends lives 2500 miles from me and I've never met them, heard them on the phone, or even seen a picture of them. None the less they are one of the most important people in my life and will be for as far into the future as I can see and then some. Someday I will meet some of my online friends, I promise you that :) You keep doing what you're doing and reaching out to your friends and you will be alright. As always you know that I am here for whatever you may need me for.

      Huggs & many wishes of happiness
      CoreyJo

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  8. I love this... There are also the kinds of friends that you never meet and that are far away but are more invested and supportive of your life and the choices you make (than those close)... and that friend is you. Thanks for being in my life. Just a simple " :) " or a "like" can brighten someone's day, like you do mine.

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    1. Oh my! Facing Traffic, I do believe you've rendered me speechless.... Talk about brightening someones day, you've just brightened my whole month! I find you a funny, loving, carefree & most delightful man. A most genuine and kind person. We are very different people, yet I believe we are also very much alike in many ways. Being your friend is not only easy, but an honor. Thank you very much for your kind words & your frindship. :)

      Huggs & Kisses
      CoreyJo

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  9. To all who left a comment the other day and is just now receiving a reply from me, I do apologize for the lateness of said replies. I've been having computer issues and then internet issues.... GRRRR! However I was successful in unearthing my desktop computer and was able to fix my internet problem therefore being able to reply to you. Now I'm just waiting for my new power cord for my laptop. Then all will be right in my world again. Thank you for being patient with me. I love you all!

    Huggs
    CoreyJo

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  10. thank you so much for post my image (the first, bubble gum fingers) <3

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    1. Oh wow! So awesome that you found your photo used somewhere! I love this photo. It's a favorite of mine! Thank you for allowing it to be used by the public.

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