Day 23 — The Last Person you Kissed

“Kissing is like drinking salted water: you drink and your thirst increases” (Chinese Proverbs)

I often find myself staring at your mouth.  I want to apologize if it makes you feel uncomfortable.  My parents raised me not to stare but I can’t stop sneaking peeks.  Most times I’m gazing out of curiosity. Wondering what your mouth will do next.  I’m fascinated by the smirk that appears right before you share a sarcastic remark.  I get tiny butterflies when they slightly grace my ear lobe when whispering in my ear. They make it hard to concentrate on the message you are trying to pass along.  Your lips can be so comforting when you use them to lightly kiss my forehead before going away.  The room begins to spin when you press your lips against mine.  I find myself pulling away to catch my breath, but going back in for more.  There are times when you call me on the phone and all I can think about are your lips. Wondering when they will touch mine again.  

Affectionately yours, 

Beautifully Flawed

Day 22 — Someone you Want to Give a Second Chance To

“All discarded lovers should be given a second chance, but with somebody else.” (Mae West)

I was prepared to give you the benefit of the doubt, but once again you failed. I want to say "Thank You" for being a douche.  While searching for my inspiration you stepped up to the plate. You showed me that I can't depend on you.  Albert Einstein once said that Insanity is doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results. If I use that definition to govern our situation I realize that we are both totally insane. In fact I'm probably nuttier than you.  I'm all for second chances but at some point a person must pay attention to the huge beware sign. All I can do is shake my head as I type this because even though I know I shouldn't give you this "second" chance I'm putting on my boots to meet you. I guess I'm not ready to check into the psychiatric ward just yet. 

(Photo by: Monkeydungeon.com)

 
How do you decide that there is no room for second chances?

Affectionately yours, 

Beautifully Flawed

Day 21 — Someone you Judged by their First Impression

"Don't Judge a Book by its Cover" (UnKnown)

I love to hear people say that they aren't the type to judge a person upon first encounter. But let's be honest folks: Fish swim, birds fly, people judge. It's ingrained in us. You pass a person sporting an afro you might think they: A. write poetry or B. militant. You stumble across a fashion blog you might think the individual is vain or a wanna be model.  It's in us to label individuals and judge off of first encounters. But hopefully you have evolved enough to move past that first glance and try to learn about the individual. The old adage "Don't judge a book by its cover" is true. We shouldn't prejudge the worth or value of something, by its outward appearance alone. We should always try to go into every situation with an open mind and no preconceived notions. 

Have you ever almost missed out on an opportunity because you were hung up on the cover?

Affectionately yours,

 

Beautifully Flawed

Day 20 — The One that Broke your Heart the Hardest

Romantic love is mental illness. But it's a pleasurable one. It's a drug. It distorts reality, and that's the point of it. It would be impossible to fall in love with someone that you really saw. (Fran Lebowitz)

In you I found a kindred spirit. We had an unspoken bond. We marched to our own little drum, but together we were a band. With you I felt it was okay to be myself. I allowed you into my little world. Everything flowed until I allowed outside forces to invade our little dimension. I began to listen to the naysayers. I started to believe that our little band was off beat.  I began to change tunes. I felt that by finding another song it would improve our little band. Not once did I ever think to consult with you before changing.  I just KNEW these changes were for the best.  I was wrong. By changing me, I changed us.  I wasn't the girl that captured your heart.  So many things have happened and no matter what we are like two magnents drawn to one another. My heart has been broken and shattered to a million pieces by you several times. But somehow you are always around with the super glue. Maybe one day one of us will decide to get off of this crazy seesaw or perhaps we will both wake up and just be. 

Only time will tell. 

Affectionately yours,

 

Beautifully Flawed

Japan Earthquake Disaster

If you haven't any charity in your heart, you have the worst kind of heart trouble." (Bob Hope)

 

In light of the recent Japan earthquake, these 3 charities, and many others, are providing care. If you can contribute to help fund their emergency efforts, please do.

•  To donate to Global Giving, which focuses on “grassroots projects in the developing world,” text JAPAN to 5055 or Global Giving

•  To donate to Save the Children, an independent organization dedicated to helping children in need, text JAPAN to 20222 or Save the Children

•  To donate to Mercy Corps, a global aid agency that works on disaster response, sustainable economic development and health services, text MERCY to 25383 or Mercy Corps

Affectionately yours,

 

Beautifully Flawed

Praying for Japan

"Pray for just enough illumination for the next step, and then the courage to take it" (David Crowder)

Today many will struggle to find comfort and peace in the midst of this devastation. I just wanted to take a break and focus my thoughts and energy towards Japan. My prayers go out to everyone affected by the earthquake and tsunami.

• Though you have made me see troubles, many and bitter, you will restore my life again; from the depths of the earth you will again bring me up. You will increase my honor and comfort me once again. (Psalm 71: 20-21)

• The LORD's people may suffer a lot, but He will always bring them safely through. (Psalm 34:19)

• Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer. (Romans 12:12)

Affectionately yours,

 

Beautifully Flawed

Day 19 — Someone That Pesters Your Mind—Good or Bad

"I wanna put your number on the call block, Have AOL make my e-mails stop. 'Cause you a bug a boo You're bugging what, you're bugging who You're bugging me and don't you see it ain't cool" (Destiny's Child)

 Two strangers met one night at a restaurant. You needed a place to sit and I had an empty chair. Conversation flowed and contact information was exchanged. At first your texts suggesting to hang out appeared innocent. Hanging out is a way to get to know a person. I began to notice a change in your texts. It started off as mild annoyance when I couldn't hang out with you because of plans with my friends. Then your font became questioning and filled with anger. If I didn't respond back to right away I would receive a nasty message from you. Then a message apologizing for your actions blaming it on stress. Sadly because of  this new evidence during your friend probation period I have to terminate this friendship. Reasons being: I cringe at the sound of  Facebook pop.  I am hesitant in opening text messages from you. I wish you well in your friendship search.

Affectionately yours,

 

Beautifully Flawed