Long Distance Love

Long distance relationships can be whatever the couple makes it. I am currently in one and I've never felt closer to anyone like this before. Every little things matters more when distance is a factor. It has been said that the right person at the right time can make any situation worth while. I can attest to this. Ldr's are nothing new. But I think since technology has advanced that they are more tangible. I know they aren't for everyone. But, if your potential spouse is worth it, ldr's can be a great thing.



I crave his attention. Hearing his voice is the best part of my day. I am grateful for Sprint's Mobile to Mobile and Any Mobile, Any Time plans. As well as their unlimited data plans. Communication, in every available forms, is key. It's the foundation of the relationship. I anticipate his words, his laughter, and at night, his snores. I'm spoiled and selfish when it comes to our time together. We don't really like to share it with others. In a way, we are consumed with one another. I am in love with him, I still like him and I'm constantly lusting over him. Distance is a factor that makes us work harder at it. In my heart, we couldn't be any closer.



I know it's not a choice everyone can make. Until recently, it wasn't my cup of tea either. Because of prior bad experiences. That's the thing about love. It can make a believer out of anyone. One really have no choice when your heart has taken over. Long distance relationships, to me, mean more because they do require more work. A phone call can be everything to you in this situation. One's communication skills are improved greatly when involved in an ldr. I cherish every moment in my ldr. What say you on the topic of ldr's? Are you guys for or against? Have you done it? Did it work? Talk to me!!

A Picture Is Worth A Thousand Words

I spotted this picture on my Tumblr earlier. It caught my eye as I read all of the sayings that made up the two entwined hands. Communication is key to every situation and relationship. We all need to talk things out so that our actions and words are not misconstrued. Our conversations are two fold: verbal and non-verbal. All of this factors into every conversation. Sometimes I can say more with a look in my eyes than any words I could come up with. I think that I sometimes get so caught up in my mind formulating my words, sentences, thoughts that my delivery isn't exactly where I want it to be. That is a character flaw that I have been addressing lately.

Conversations warm my heart. I love to talk to my people. The topic doesn't always have to be serious or thought provoking. Sometimes we just clown because we all could use an extra laugh or three. Life can be hard. Words don't have to be. We, as humans, tend to complicate them. Our conversations can save us, restore our spirits, or just make us smile. We live for interaction, validation, acknowledgement. Conversations give us all of this and more. I know that the right words at the right moment from that special someone can make all the difference. They can literally change a bad day into a good one. That's how important that words can be. After seeing the above picture, the below videos came to mind. Let's have a little musical conversation.







"...every time our eyes meet, be talking, talking, talking talking to me. Ain't no need for words to speak..."

I'm Sending You Some Text Messages

Do you remember the world before the introduction of text messaging? It seems so long ago. I can't really remember my world before texting. Isn't that sad? Lol, I think so. We have adapted to this technology and ran with it. I don't know anyone who doesn't love to text. It is quick and easy. We are a nation of texters. I think anyone from the age of 5 -50 is into it, can do it. Texting has replaced a lot of face to face conversation.

Text messaging has completely changed the way we communicate. It's simple and easy. We can get our thoughts and questions out in 169 characters or less. This is essentially the gift and the curse. Sometimes tone can be misconstrued. Sometimes that "lol" seems forced and outta place. Words typed out in a text can sometimes come across as cold and unfeeling. But, on the flip side of this, one text from the right person can change your whole day. One greatly worded text from the right person can literally make one's day. I am always conscious of exactly what I text and to whom. I am a flirt. It's mostly never intentional. But, I do not want any man to think I'm flirting with him, except for HIM :) I can be very blunt and to the point in person and via text. Sometimes I have to alter my responses to people because of this. I never want to hurt my friends or families feelings. Especially not via text.

Some folks have loss the art of true communication. Because if two people can text all day but have no thing to talk about face to face or via the phone, there is a real issue here. Texting is great. I'm not knocking it. I am the queen of texting. Ask Sprint about me lol. But, I do not fall into that group. I love to express myself, my thoughts. I know how, when and why to use my words. I'm a great listener and am no stranger to holding an intellectual/funny/silly/serious/thought-provoking conversations as well. Sometimes, I think we allow technology to take up too much space in our lives. We need to snatch back some of it sometimes. Communication is the ultimate foundation to any good relationship of any kind.

I also feel that some use texting as a way of growing a pair. I mean, there are some texts that I have received in the past that made me take a second look. Because I know the sender would never be so bold as to ask/say such things to my face. I think that is hilarious. Texts give some a green light to be very fresh. I'm me all the time. What you see on this blog is me. Whatever I text, I would say to your face. But, some take real liberties via text. I will always giggle whenever I get such foolish texts. I am the person who will call you and say "What did you text me? I need to hear you say it." It's not about confrontation. I like clarity in my life.

Texting isn't going anywhere. It is simply a part of who we are a s a culture. I like to express myself verbally and textually. What do you guys think? How do you feel about texting? Have you ever had a misunderstanding because of texting? Let me know! Talk to me!