Sometimes I think I appreciate my friends more than I tell them. I love them more I let on. That I know. Today I went shopping with such a friend. She’s the one who loads my arms up with the “try this on” stuff because, as she puts it, “it just might work.” She’s right about most everything. I never did tell her that the fur coat pinched my pits, but she’s right – it was funky. I could have spent all afternoon trying on the suggestions of a friend. I didn’t have one fat moment.
I tell you this because she convinced me I needed Kermit. Kermit, Aerosmith and a sexy dress with sunset colors. But, the bigger news is later that day I ran with Kermit. 5.34 miles in an hour. Yup. One freaking hour. I ran to random and found myself laughing at the more ridiculous moments of the week. One hour is a long time to think about sh!t on a treadmill, especially when you settle in and run at the same pace. With Kermit’s help I came to several conclusions. The best being this: My friend is right. No one, I repeat, no one tells me how to conduct my marriage. No one tells me what is or isn’t appropriate. I’ll let my husband be the judge of what he would or wouldn’t appreciate. I was stupid to be upset. I was stupid to care what someone else thought. Especially that kind of someone.
So, to my friend. Thank you for kicking my mental butt.
14 days until Darfur.
~*LunaSea*~ 
So glad that Kermit and I could help!
Kermie!
Ruby is to you what my daughter is to me. Does to me. Gives me the swift kick in the mental ass! Sets me straight when I can no longer see. Yanks me up when I am down for the count. Shows me things I did not see. Tells me I need to be me and “go ahead mom” or “MOOOOMMMM stop now” she is wise beyond her 27 years and she is my Ruby…
You are very lucky to have such a person. As am I.
They quiet our emotions so we can see… running and exercise also pave the way.
Sometimes this takes time.
But shopping sure can help! Especially with someone who dares you to try it.
RT~ You have no idea how much you (& Kermie) helped me out. Thanks for being there!
timeforme~ I have to thank you, too! Your words of inspiration have been great for me. Thank you, thank you, thank you for being there! xoxox
Anytime you need to look for funky clothes (whether they are on your list or now) I’m here for you kid. As for the advice … no special trick to that … as you know all too well, I just say the first thing that comes to my mind (which sometimes gets me into trouble, but what the hell …)
I love that you say what you think and actually mean it. Trouble? You? HA! I think you are awesome all the same. 😉
Well, sometimes people don’t want to know what you are actually thinking … even when they ask you for your thoughts. I tend to forget that a lot in life, thus creating all sorts fo uncomfortable moments along the way. it keeps things lively, if nothing else 🙂
yeah for Kermit and 1 hour of running!!!
RT~ Yup. Most people regret asking me what I’m thinking! LOL
Sarah~ so sorry I missed your call. Crazy weekend. Thanks for cheering me on 🙂
XoXoX= i win 😉