Blended Memories

I will openly admit I stole this photo from my dear friend Michy's Instagram, but it rings so  true!  Everywhere I go there are opportunities for small talk -- the how's the weather, what do you do for fun, how many kids do you have, what's your pet's name type of conversations.  I see their place because they afford people the chance to get to know others even if only briefly.  I've always struggled with the concept though because until I really  know you, I'm not sure I care what you do for fun or what you've named your fur or human children.  That may sound mean but it's my truth.  I would rather know what makes you tick, what you're passionate about, what makes your world a better place.  Some of that may include the aforementioned niceties, but I want more . Small take gives me anxiety.  I am constantly trying to think of things to talk about that aren't too personal or too invasive.  Being in an Uber is insanely trying for me ...

Every so often in life we have a friend who shows up and stays .  You don't have to talk all the time or see each other frequently, but you know they are there no matter what.  Michy is one of those people for me.  We met in 2004 on Livejournal where we both used to blog before it was really a "thing."  With a mutual love of General Hospital  we bonded, but we quickly discovered that our tie was much stronger.  We're both dreamers, lovers of adventure, and travelers by nature.  We love hard, fall harder, and spend a lot of time internally reflecting and wanting to grow.  In 2005 we wound up at General Hospital Fan Club Weekend and have been tight ever since.  I showed up at the hotel and was walking by the pool to check in and my phone rang.  It was Michy asking if I was at the pool.  We always joke that she was stalking me, which I stand by (HA!).  TODAY is Michy's birthday and I thought it would be appropriate to t...