Friends

Today I realized how thankful I am for the days/hours/moments I get alone.

Today I realized that I'm actually thankful for being single. I'm content being spared of numerous failed relationships and instead, waiting to meet the one guy that I can't imagine my life without. And that there are, in fact, wonderful guys out there I'm attracted to. However, I don't need another person to complete me. In fact, with my current situation, I am probably able to accomplish more and make a greater positive difference in the world if I am not tied to another person. I'm ready to do the best I can now, alone, rather than wait until I have a boyfriend for my life to begin.

 TIR ... nothing in particular. Happy Holidays everyone! 

After spending two hours helping my brother shop for a Christmas present for his girlfriend, who I have never met and thus have no idea what her style is, I realized that boys pay absolutely no attention to what girls wear.

that I shouldn't burn bridges.

After five years of being in love with you...I'm finally getting over you.
But today I realize...you have feelings for me. Especially after your spaz attack of me spending Christmas with my family and not on the computer with you.
Sorry..I think it's a little too late.

i_hope_that
For many of us, the holidays can be kind of rough. If you're searching for a network of understanding friends, this ultra-nurturing community encourages you to express your heartfelt wishes and offer other members encouragement and acceptance. Not for the terminally snarky or emotionally-challenged, this is a good-spirited place to lend comfort and support.

diygifts
Feeling crafty? If you've got a few last folks on your holiday gift list, this is a great place to seed your creativity and generosity. You'll also discover wonderful DIY tips to decorate your home and entertain guests. Offering a no-frills-no-skills attitude that welcomes the cash-challenged and arts-phobic, you're sure to get ideas and make friends in the process.

cooking_club
A fun and friendly community dedicated to those who love to cook, whether you're a meat-and-potatoes type, an aspiring gourmand, and/or a vegan. In search of a brilliant dish to use up those weekly leftovers? Post your ingredients and you'll be whipping up a feast by dinner. You can also share favorite recipes. For Type A chefs, you can spice up your culinary repertoire with exciting cooking challenges.

  ... that going out in the cold doesn't really bother me that much this year. Which is pretty awesome to be honest.

stepstomarrow
When granddaughter, Jada, was born with leukemia, a donor-match was located and Jada made a miraculous recovery. In honor of her grandaughter's health, Jeanna has decided to walk across the country (in the dead of winter) to raise awareness and build support for the bone marrow registry (all that's required is a cheek swab). Follow Jeanna's remarkable journey as she travels the United States by foot.

that I miss being motivated.

that I should really study more often.

and

that I love her.

that you just can't let life mold you. You need to take an ACTIVE part in life and in living.

that crying is better than nothing at all.

I can't hide under the covers forever. I hold my life too precious for my own good.
If I could just let go a bit..I'm already so appreciative of everything simple and wonderful but I often trip up.
xx

taste_buds
Holidays provide a built-in excuse for indulgent entertaining. This all-purpose foodie community covers everything from homemade hangover cures to dinner party menus. Need quick advice? Get five-minute snack suggestions, low-fat ingredient substitutes, and even measurement conversions. Delicious recipes garnished with humorous advice. Yum.

naturesbeauty
Always on the lookout for compelling images, we were delighted to discover this flourishing community of artists who share a love of nature. Honoring the subject with photographs, paintings, sketches, prose, poetry, and other creative works, you'll be simultaneously riveted to your monitor and inspired to run helter skelter towards the nearest wooded dale.

Reputations mean nothing. Give yourself the chance to get to know someone on your own.

People can surprise you. The misunderstood ones can be the sweet ones.

He's a different person with me. It's sweet.

I might like him. Maybe. A teensy bit.

I would like to see him at least once more before break...