Friends – Page 8 – Sam's Online Journal

May 19, 2013

Hands Across the East Coast

Do you remember that movement in the ’80s called “Hands Across America”? I know. I’m shocked I remember it too. On May 25, 1986, people across the continental United States were challenged to hold hands for fifteen minutes. The human chain was a gimmick, but it proved to be a good one, raising money and … Continue reading Hands Across the East Coast

May 11, 2013

Opposites Attract But Similarities Sustain

You’ve heard the phrase, “opposites attract,” but is there really a truth to it? I considered myself when approaching this question. I’m outgoing, I’m a hard worker, I’m creative, I’m emotional, and I’m smart. These are my positive attributes. I have a lot of negatives too, but I thought focusing on positives would work for … Continue reading Opposites Attract But Similarities Sustain

April 18, 2013

The Growing Pains of Friendship

New friends are amazing, aren’t they? They give you time, attention, focus… ah yes, that’s what you’ve been craving. Focus. You find in them the things you forgot that you loved about yourself. You see, we are in such close proximity to ourselves all the time, so we often can’t recall what makes us uniquely … Continue reading The Growing Pains of Friendship

April 11, 2013

The Friend Attraction

I had a conversation with my wife about friends this morning, based on my Facebook status, which said, “The best relationships begin unexpectedly.” While she has a tendency to disagree with me when it comes to my Facebook statuses (it’s okay, I’m a big boy, I can take it), she was totally on board with … Continue reading The Friend Attraction

March 18, 2013March 18, 2013

The Friend Rediscovery

My daughter has several little friends, AND a best friend. Shhh. Don’t shout too loudly for joy. You might jinx it. Newly turned seven, so I guess no longer a baby (though she’ll always be my baby), but it still boggles my mind. I mean, she can be a bit of a control freak (like … Continue reading The Friend Rediscovery

March 11, 2013

The Friend Analysis

So, I was talking with my therapist the other day about how I feel like I make friends easily, but they have the tendency to disappear. She said it might have to do with my intensity, and I recognized that for a truth right away. I do have a predilection for being loud, gregarious, spirited, … Continue reading The Friend Analysis