One thing I love is Facebook. Not because I've gotten in touch with some long-lost friends, not because it unites the world in a Six Degrees of Kevin Bacon kind of way, and not because I'm a total voyeur who likes to observe from the sidelines. No, it's because of the vast entertainment value of the people who post wonderfully vague emotional status updates. These updates are almost always followed by support in the form of questions and concern. Another one that I love is the declarations of personal strength, clarity, and/or determination that also bring about all kinds of support. And I don't say this with total scorn, by the way. I'm actually somewhat awed at people's capacity for openness. I don't really have that a whole lot. Anyway, an example or two:
Status: If you're not with me, then you're against me and I won't back down! I've seen who you really are!!!eleven1!1!
Comment: I totally get it! I'm with you all the way, girl!!
Comment: What happened? It sounds really bad, I've got your back!
Original person: Just the usual shit, but everything is just against me right now. I'm staying strong
though!!! Through the fire the clay hardens!
Comment: You're so strong. Thanks for being in my life.
Comment: Screw those bitches!!! Hey, are you going to be in yoga tonight?
Comment: Girlfriend, one thing about you is that you are totally for realz. Fuck the haters!!!
Original person: I'm totally going to yoga. I'll tell you all about it then. It just keeps getting worse. But
I'll never give up, never give in!!!!
Comment: Fuck yeah!! You rule!!!
Original person: Thanks, you guys, I love you all. Nothing like friends to hold you up in bad times!!!!
Another example:
Status update: "If you come out swinging, then your arms are not around you, hugging yourself in love
and strength. If you come out waving, then your arms are like jazzy ambassadors to the
world."--me
Comment: How is is you always know just what I need to hear? I love you, your wize.
Comment: Oh my god, this is exactly like what happened to me tonight. That is just crazy.
Coincidence? I don't think so.
Comment: I heard that somewhere once. It's good.
Original person: I was just at home, and it came to me. I felt like everything was falling into place.
Comment: That's some good shit.
Original person: It's just so hard to see clearly sometimes, like I need you guys to help me stand tall.
Comment: We are so here for you, always, girl.
Comment: Sing it, sister!!!!!
Comment: Are you coming tonight? Margaritas for all!!!
Original person: Thanks you guys. Fucking hell yes I'm coming for margaritas!!!! It's totally part of my
journey.
Comment: Bitches!!! Don't let em get you down, keep on keepin on!!!
Original person: I know, right?
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