Shoes.

I keep bumping into people I haven't met in a long time. :) Time to rekindle friendships.

Just the other day, I came across a familiar face, enroute to catching SATC for the second time. The conversation went like this after the 'how have you been' had been said..

Being an avid SATC fan and a shoe junkie, she was gushing about how fantastic the outfits for the set was. the shoes especially.

Me: The only shoes that I wanna be in are Charlotte's. But God keep sending me Carrie's men.

R: Cos u really just Carrie what, hopeless romantic..Keep ignoring all the Aidans, no wonder nice guys really finish last.

Me: .... Aidan who?.. ( I haven't watched the series at all)

It is not that nice guys are taken for granted, but rather the lack of chemistry (or isit feel-good chemicals) are simply lacking. (for me)

I took this quiz in Facebook which said I love with "eyes closed & heart open" , thus I'm a "crazy, unconditional lover" I guess in my case, when the heart is hooked, all reason goes right out the window. This is who I really am and I don't think that's gonna change anytime soon.

I read this somewhere & it got stuck in my head :

" If you choose to listen to your heart wholly & ignore the warning signs in your potential mates, all you are going to end up with are sweat & tears."

Whichever theory u subscribe to, self-love is really important. We need to love ourselves in order to be happy. When we are happy, the world and even the most annoying person can seem downright adorable. The smiles are genuine & people feel it & respond positively. It is a lovely feeling & I'm getting there :)

Likewise, if you heart is guarded and wary, its akin to holding a shield in one hand & a spear in another. You question honest intentions and is ready to strike at the slightest provocation. Not pretty.

Someone once told me, its a shame to settle with someone just because u can live with them, & not because it would kill u inside to be apart. Sometimes feelings can be transient, and it could be wise to be level-headed. (the pros and cons list)

But. Many things in life are mediocre. Love really shouldn't be one of them.

I'll choose intense gazes to lukewarm embraces anytime. Kisses no less than passionate and riveting, it leaves you reeling & quite breathless.

Seriously, without passion where would one be? That glint in the eye & the zest for life would be quite absent, doncha think?

Digressing, I love my job! It's nice to not have to dread waking up in the early mornings & going thru the motions till the clock strikes 6.
There's just so much creative ideas and postive energy and I'm looking forward to the challenges & surprises each day brings!