HAPPINESS IS ...

At this time, I'm feeling unusually happy despite the fact that there's very little cause to celebrate! Even so I'm in a relaxed state of mind, full of peace and contentment for no apparent reason! 
Just ... joyful.

LESS IS MORE

"Less is more" applies to friendships/relationships as well.
In choosing trusted friends, partners and associates, it is wise to settle for quality rather than quantity.

Quality represents durability, reliability, integrity and accountability; standards of excellence that shouldn't be compromised.  Unfortunately in today's world the opposites ring true.  And so, the challenge to find and be THAT person who can be counted on, continues.

Quality control - check and balance - begins with us.  We ought to first measure and live up to our own expectations and interpretation of quality before we impose the same to others.

THE KING AND I

Shall we dance?

We've just been introduced
I do not know you well
But when the music started
Something drew me to your side.

The magic of movies...they don't make them like they used to.

THREE STOOGES

After all this time, they are still at it; punishing her.  
And what was her crime?  Standing her ground and stating the facts! But then facts strike hard, and not surprisingly, self absorbed and egoistical snobs refuse reality to admit their mistakes.  
Those stooges who think they know it all; the shallow, naive and bungling bozos who go around in circles, making fools of themselves. 
Fighting their own shadows with no real adversaries!!  Silly.

So, what's the moral of the story?

No morals! only morons who go around playing gods and throwing their weight around!  
The funny thing is, no one's paying any attention but are instead laughing behind their backs!

OUCH!!

SOUND SLEEP

Indecision keeps us awake at night.

Nothing is more stressful than having two minds about an issue.

Little is achieved when we are fickle, fearful and flighty. 

You know you've procrastinated for too long. Just couldn't get yourself to act and so rested on your laurels.  Unfortunately, the matter didn't go away even when you thought you had swept it under the carpet.  And it will stay for as long as you do nothing.

Determine what needs to be done.  Do the right thing first and if you can manage that, then start to do things right!

Even if you have to take stock and cut loss; eat humble pie; face the music and make difficult changes...do it.

Closure is only possible with decision one way or the other.

And hopefully with that comes sound sleep.

BESTIES

A bank account depletes and eventually registers zero when there are only withdrawals and no deposits.

A relationship loses lustre and value when you stop investing into it. And surely a neglected entity is as good as dead if you give it up entirely. 

When people love - trust, admire, believe and support - each other they tend to look out for one another, cover each other's back, think the best and make excuses for shortcomings that inevitably surface. 

There are bound to be disagreements and disappointments but taken in a positive light and constructive manner, these serve to enhance, build and strengthen not only the alliance as a whole but the individual more so. 

What privilege to be in such strong, steady and stable relationships.

Life is so much more interesting and engaging when there is someone you can confide in, share anecdotes, crack jokes, poke, argue and banter for ages on just about any topic. Yes, even a shoulder to cry on.  You don't have to worry about offending him or hurting his sensitivities because basically both of you are committed and emotionally entwined to understand the workings of a healthy partnership.  

You've learned to read signs and signals to act and react appropriately. There is no necessity to read between the lines or probe in an annoying manner. You just know.

You miss him all the time and look expectantly, with the hope to find him, in the sea of people you come across everyday, even though it's just wishful thinking.   He is not near but still you would delight to catch a glimpse of that familiar face. You've grown accustomed to the mischievous glint in the eye; the cheeky smile; the gentle but firm voice; the reassuring touch.  These are your daily manna.

A pact has been sealed with sworn allegiance to each other's growth, development, advancement and well being.  Neither one is pushy but allows the other the freedom to explore, experiment and enjoy the offerings and wonders of this most amazing and enriching relationship you share.

How sweet....

DITTO

I won't ever forget you, I promise ...