One of my biggest weaknesses is: I really, really dislike artificiality. In fact, I may go so far as to say I hate it. And the problem with that is: I'm not very good at lying or disguising my thoughts sometimes.
I really have a hard time with people that say one thing and do another; that pretend you're their best friend when you're around and do just the opposite when you're not -- or really couldn't care less if they see you ever again (as evidenced by the fact that you never do); that ask you a question and don't really care to hear the answer; that do everything so they appear a certain way; who are entirely different depending on who they are with; who let their lives be defined by being anti-something and never pro anything. How does anyone know who these people really are? What do these people stand for? And, lately, I feel like that's how most people I know are. Even people I thought weren't. And, sometimes, that makes me discouraged.
Maybe I'm artificial, too. I'm sure I have my moments. And maybe that's why it bothers me so much -- you dislike most in others what you dislike in yourself. So, New Year's Resolution 2: become less artificial. Maybe that will help. Because I don't like disliking people.
So, if you want to help me out, I'm up for it. Don't feel like you need to barrage my blog with suggestions, but I guess you can if you want.
E, you are one of the most beautiful, talented, genuine, graceful people I know. Nothing artificial about that!
ReplyDeleteYou're FAR too kind, but thank you.
ReplyDeletethe sisters need to get together... I'm just waiting to hear what works with all ya'lls schedules lady.
ReplyDeletee vincent...you know, this is one of the reasons why i love you so, YOU ARE REAL. i couldn't agree more with holly. i think that is why people are instantly attracted to you and want to get to know you. anyways, i had no idea you had a blog until i got your email. i hope we haven't been marked as fakies in your book, i know we are terrible at keeping in touch! but despite our poor communicating, we think about you all the time and wish that we lived closer.
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