There are so many things that people don’t know about me, which is really surprising.

If you know me, I mean really know me, you know that I love talking deep about anything.

If you don’t, then you think I’m quiet, or always laughing or a guy who acts stupid.

Anyways, back to my point. You’d think that by talking to someone for so many years, briefly speaking to somebody in a lunch room, by waving tothem from a distance, or by even simply showing a small gesture of laughter from time to time you would know someone so well or have a pretty good idea what that person is like.

But when it really comes down to it, you don’t.

First impressions should really be avoided, but keep them in your mind. Everyone has a bad day from time to time.

Always give them a second chance to prove themselves we all make mistakes too. Think about it for a minute. Just look at the friends you have around you.

For example, sometimes you might say some stupid thing that may hurt a friend (because you think it’s funny, you try to act like the clown, making others laugh but forget about that particular person you’re making fun of), but you’re inconsiderate and forget and think to yourself, He doesn’t care..

But what you don’t know is that he does care. However, if he talks to you the next day, it doesn’t mean he forgot. It just means he remembers what you said and is trying to avoid conflict.

You assume you know that person and you insist in your mind that he knows you, or she’ll always be there; but you’re actually taking them for granted.

Do you ever give a second thought about what you say to a person? That what you say could impact a friendship, acquaintance or even cause problems (ie. Grudges)?

A friendship, from what I understand, is supposed to be comfortable all of your problems outside friendships are supposed to be blurs.

[ravenloft, blineguy at raven's nest...actually raven's basement.]

Fun is supposed to be apparent when you’re with your friends. I know friendships are not perfect, and neither are people. But the next time you say something to your friend (or anyone else for that matter), think about it. Conflict should be simply a brief misunderstanding of opinions; they should happen, but not always!

I’m not an expert in this realm, but I know only through observation and experience. I’m simply showing you what I think...you can have your own opinion, just don’t try to disprove these thoughts. Neither am I implying that what I think is the full truth; it’s only a half-truth, hahaha.

People act in strange ways, trust I know. I, myself, am strange.

[blineguy, raven, mark]

However, there should be more smiles even through the rough, even if it’s cruddy. Give people what they want to see (smiles,not frowns), and you’ll eventually get a good response (I hope).

I hope I can continue doing so myself... There’s only one life, which is not even a hundred years in length. Think about this idea for a minute. Compare the length of your full life (usually, what, 100 years...lol) to your current age. If you can already reminisce about the good times, you’ve already been through a lot. Man, I’m already 19 and I’m hoping that’s one-fifth of my total lifespan.