I'm Chris, the one who is: "much too serious all the time", loyal, seldom angry, always living, always learning, Christian, hopefully romantic, questioning, vegan, opinionated (but respectful and open-minded to others' opinions whenever possible), always up for a debate, compassionate, seeking truth, aware that no person is perfect but thinks that all people can and should strive to be better to themselves and others, always thinking ahead, mindful of others' moods (especially friends'), self-aware, playing an instrument or composing as much as possible, learning japanese, afraid to find out the number of moments that have been wasted by people thinking about doing something rather than doing it.
Well, that's about as much introspection as I can handle at the moment, but feel free to let me know what I've missed. Please, good stuff and bad stuff. Without honesty, and yes, even accusations when needed, how can we expect our relationships with eachother to ever strengthen? Here's some advice...and remind me to take my own advice next time you see me :)
Start with yourself, figure out what is important to you, really important, and invest in that. Often you will discover that your relationships with certain people are the most important thing, and that certain aspects of those relationships that have been neglected, left unconfronted, are what have been the problem all along. Take a step back from those relationships and get a good view of them, don't let the emotions that you have associated with those people take control any more. What is it that needs to change in order for those relationships to work? Not what would be nice if it happened, but what actually has to change in order for it to be a healthy friendship that can endure through all the trials relationships face. I will let you figure out what is most important to you. But that can only happen if you are first honest with yourself, and then honest with the other person. Don't back down. Seriously, if you want to know the truth, you must let them know what is important to you. If they actually care about your needs, they will step up and make an honest effort to respect them. They will show it in their actions. Cover your ears and open your eyes wide. Are they actually showing you they care or telling you words without meaning? Promises made are meaningless until the expectations aroused from them are met through action.
To all of my friends: don't settle for mediocrity. Find true friendships, true love! Don't let it pass you by.
-Chris-
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