But I have thought things through. Everything you read here I thought on the bus. So trust me, I know what I am talking about.
As we get older we have to go through crises fast. There is no time, there is no space for tantrums and problems that go on forever and ever. I’d also like to add that there is no forever but I hate to be the bearer of bad news.
If we prefer to admit to a little, tiny fault, in order to hide a big, elephant fault, we are truly sad individuals.
When people do not understand that we love them, we should let them be. We can’t force love up the nose.
We should never destroy the personal narratives of other people. I think it is worse than burning down their houses.
And now, my daily Oscar speech:
Big thanks to Joanna for working next to me and being supportive and inspiring and a big thank you to Blondie for generally being Blondie.
P.S I just read that Alan Johnston, the BBC journalist held hostage in the Gaza Strip since March, was freed today. I can’t tell you how glad I am. Something is right in the world.
July 4th, 2007 at 2:27 am
You may not have a motto, but these are just as good. I particulary like the idea of going through crises quickly. At any age actually. Or maybe I’ve just had too many lately, and am glad to see them go away as soon as possible.
And you’ve captured summer in that photo…where was it taken?
Chloe says:
it was taken in Aigina, a small island near Athens.
July 4th, 2007 at 2:27 am
Chloe, my dear girl, you’re absolutely right. I think this line:
“We should never destroy the personal narratives of other people. I think it’s worse than burning down their houses”
is the best and most accurate thing I’ve read in ages. Thank you for being as great as you are!
Chloe says:
Luli you make me blush and God knows I have no shame
July 4th, 2007 at 3:29 am
“We can’t force love up the nose.”
You’re a funny kid!
Loving actively and respecting spaces are both arguably complimentary disciplines to be learned in achieving the same goal, for greater love.
Chloe says:
and you are a wise kid. xx
July 4th, 2007 at 3:36 am
I’m hypnotized by all that blueness, but I’ll try to comment.
What would become of us without your bus rides?
The one about personal narratives should be one of the principles of the human rights. I think it is, just in other words, but that’s something so personal, unique and vital to a person that we should and can’t take it away from them.
Chloe says:
you remember this radical honesty post? i am trying to figure out what he would have to say about personal narratives. also, the truth is such a personal thing.
July 4th, 2007 at 2:38 pm
I couldn’t put it better than this if I thought about it for a long long time. Being on the upper scale of this myself, I have recently learned that wasting time on sadness is something that one must realize and though one needs the right to sit and wallow, one must be ready to move on and reflect on situations however tragic or sad, and go on. I have seen examples of the above and, of course, we all have our own time clock, we all suffer differently and celebrate happiness differently as well, but well said Chloe - you are deeply amazing
July 4th, 2007 at 2:43 pm
I need a new motto I think.
I’ll look out for your friend request on myspace. You’re absolutely right, it is incredibly chaotic over there!
July 4th, 2007 at 6:57 pm
Thought provoking indeed…not sure I completely agree with the personal narrative bit. Sometimes people need to see the truth in/of themselves rather than live in some daydream they’ve created.
The photo you have to go w/ the post. Did you take that? It’s beautiful. I’ve been looking at Greece as a destination for some trip in the future. Who knows when…but I’ll definitely make time for this country some day. The only question I’ll have to answer: where to go first
Thanks for the sweet comment you made re: the hug. It made me smile and I needed that this morning. So thank you for taking the time. See, now we do have “time”…you just have to pause and take it.
xo
k.
July 4th, 2007 at 7:47 pm
chloe … i’m out in the sticks for the summer, with my old dial-up and not checking in with blogs that often, but the moment yours opens and it’s wonders unfold i regret the time away … you have a glorious touch.
July 4th, 2007 at 9:54 pm
Some people are dreamers by nature, and they do make me feel impatient sometimes. But I would be very wrong to try to set them straight.
Chloe: how did you get so wise so young?
July 4th, 2007 at 11:13 pm
Amazing how closely these mirror the conversation I had with someone yesterday. Would you agree that Love and Lack Of Love (Fear) lie at the root of all the issues mentioned?
July 5th, 2007 at 12:45 am
Fantastic photo Chloe and yes isn’t it great news about Alan Johnson? If only they could find little Maddy McGann the world would be just great.
Hope you are having a great week.
July 5th, 2007 at 2:15 pm
See, the bus is good for something! Those are wise thoughts indeed
Regarding: “As we get older we have to go through crises fast. There is no time, there is no space for tantrums and problems that go on forever and ever.”
I think we get better at avoiding them too. Instead of running straight into them, we see them ahead and realize, “Hey, I do not have the time to get involved in that one right now.”
July 5th, 2007 at 4:55 pm
When people do not understand that we love them, we should let them be. We can’t force love up the nose.
But if someone does accept our love, we can’t help but feel an even greater debt to that person for accepting it, because they could have easily said “no.”
July 5th, 2007 at 7:52 pm
There are a lot of things that are right with the world (Begining with our children) and we should be thankfull for that.
Hi Chloe!
July 5th, 2007 at 10:18 pm
True thing about the personal narrative.
The limitations of our biology keeps us shielded from total understanding, so we rely on filling in gaps to give us context. How we fill in the gaps is entirely idiosyncratic and mostly untouchable by other people.
That’s my completely objective opinion anyway.
July 6th, 2007 at 2:41 am
not to mention we can’t protect people from the world of living. Unfortunately they have to experience pain, hardship and break up like everyone else.
July 6th, 2007 at 3:37 am
It is so annoying that you can’t force love
up the nose.
But I will take the umbrella on the beach
instead anyday!
(and your parfait i saw on flickr today)
July 6th, 2007 at 6:31 pm
You are so right about forcing love…We can only offer it freely. So sad for those who don’t except it.
Sending you lots of hugs,
Connie
July 9th, 2007 at 11:40 pm
I love that shot
July 21st, 2007 at 4:46 pm
…and i just had to blogroll you.