Here’s my reasoning – when we say something negative and hurt someone else, they are far more likely to respond in kind and hurt us, OR go on and say something negative to the next person who crosses them, hurting them. It creates a vicious cycle of negativity.

If, on the other hand, we try to never say hurtful things, but only positive or constructive things, then maybe just maybe the folks we treat that way will go on to treat others kindly and gently too. Maybe I’m an idealistic fool, but this is the energy I try to put out. Like I said, it doesn’t always work, but I try.

I’m so catty it’s scary.

My friends know that I will always be honest with them. If you ask for my opinion I will give it. I will usually try to temper it but sometimes only a “are you out of your freakin’ mind” will do.

For people I don’t know well or who haven’t asked my opinion, I will only offer it if I think they are a danger to themselves or others.

But really, you and I should try to sit next to each other.