tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1563720331150948978.post7388648781473128093..comments2023-10-24T08:29:47.111-07:00Comments on Smile Like you Mean It: Wild OptimismCaitlinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13650013994467816877noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1563720331150948978.post-84206280843844116252009-09-21T07:16:23.054-07:002009-09-21T07:16:23.054-07:00So a few comments here... First, I feel like very ...So a few comments here... First, I feel like very few people in this world really put themselves out there... we all hide behind these masks that a made up of what we "think we should be like" or what "society thinks we should be like." Because of this you meet someone and then you have to spend 6-8 months figuring out if you are really meant to be together after the initial infatuation... I believe in putting my spontaneous, optimistic, 10-year ahead planning self out there for people to see in the hopes that when I do find that great and loving relationship... then at the 6-8 month mark I won't be finally figuring out if I really like the other person, but rather reveling in a fantastic relationship that has made us both better people for it...<br /><br />And as for jumping on trains that aren't necessarily heading in the direction you are going... You never know exactly where live will take anyone... so its better to build bridges than burn them... you never know when you will be the next main character in a "Sandra Bullock" romance movie... If you get what I mean...<br /><br />I will keep you all posted as to how my romance movie turns out ;-)DoubleAmericanonoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1563720331150948978.post-35200047088491972472009-09-17T21:21:29.883-07:002009-09-17T21:21:29.883-07:00Optimism breeds possibility. I think it's soli...Optimism breeds possibility. I think it's solidifying his intention of being with this girl, with something solid is wonderful. <br />If it doesn't work out maybe he will take you - its a win-win really.Rachael Stotthttp://blog.rachaelstott.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1563720331150948978.post-70452191437132754382009-09-17T11:55:05.160-07:002009-09-17T11:55:05.160-07:00Very true, very true.
I doubt my friend has said...Very true, very true. <br />I doubt my friend has said anything publicly about this (at least he better not have)....Caitlinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13650013994467816877noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1563720331150948978.post-7488956545801762682009-09-17T11:34:23.854-07:002009-09-17T11:34:23.854-07:00Yeah I agree with Grace, it's great that some ...Yeah I agree with Grace, it's great that some people still dream big you know? And by the way, you may have "planned" your INC Magazine cover, but you aren't buying tickets to go shoot it in 3 months, are you? There is kind of an understood level of fantasy in that thinking, right?<br /><br />The only issue I take with this guy is if his super-optimism scares the girl... some people would be a little frightened to hear "I think I'm going to marry you" after two dates, no?Roycehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09026696036192099488noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1563720331150948978.post-83286355176971340132009-09-17T09:17:08.976-07:002009-09-17T09:17:08.976-07:00Yes! After I fought off the eye-rolling, I was th...Yes! After I fought off the eye-rolling, I was thinking "why don't we let ourselves do things like this more often?" <br />I mean, the symphony weekend CAN'T happen if it never gets planned....Caitlinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13650013994467816877noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1563720331150948978.post-21211642915140853562009-09-17T08:31:30.464-07:002009-09-17T08:31:30.464-07:00Aw, I like this. It might seem a bit over the top ...Aw, I like this. It might seem a bit over the top but it's really sweet because in the end, don't you think we need more optimistic people versus pessimistic downers?Grace Boylehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16946406185527236890noreply@blogger.com