New Best Friend

While sipping coffee at my university, I heard an innocent giggle a couple tables over. It was a young female, small stature, with the purest smile. I wondered what she was so happy-go-lucky about.

Maybe she saw something funny. Maybe she got an A on her last test. Or maybe she just gained a new friendship.

She may have fought for years with someone she felt was an interloper in her life; someone that was brought into her life without her permission. 

"I do," her mom said.
"I do," her new step-dad replied.

This girl might have fought for years with this new family member. Actually in her mind, this person was anything but a family member. He came into her mom's life which she felt pushed her to the side. Resentment, frustration, and anger swam through her veins when this stranger set foot in her territory.

Years later and a lot of growing up might have brought her uncomfortably close to this "family stranger." In times when she least expected anything from him, he propably offered her more support than her own mother could. This man loved this girl's mom but that couldn't have been possible without him loving her too.

This girl probably capitulated and finally viewed this stranger as her step-dad, but she not dare let him in on the secret! No, she must keep her guard up.

Through mother-daughter arguments when surely her step-dad would take her mother's side, he stayed neutral. Through middle school drama to choosing a university, he helped advise her when life felt the hardest. Through teenage breakups and insecure nights, he was always there to reassure her that it was "their loss."

This man was no family stranger. This man was no step-father, either. This man, he is a best friend.

There are no more guards blocking her heart. She is fully aware that he loves her unconditionally, and the best part is he knows she feels the same towards him.

This giggle from a sweet soul might have been because she gained a special relationship with someone that no one else will ever compare to. But, then again, she could just be a happy girl.



--Stevie

Typography

The eye is the beginning to nearly everything in our lives, don't you think? Therefor, making things, such as your blog, appealing and simple is crucial. These are two examples of typography:

http://crunchies.blogspot.com/

This blog is an example of poor typography. Their font is a bit too small and tough on the eyes to read.

http://myself.blogspot.com/

This blog has simple and effecting design. It's layout is inviting and comfortable as well as the typography being easy to read. Their grammar isn't the best, but the font, size, and style is well put together.

--Stevie

Perhaps...

Everyday brings its own observations, but have you ever thought deeper than just what your eyes see?
Today I saw an elderly man sitting on a bench, staring blankly. Most people would walk by and not think much of it but for some reason my heart observed his behavior instead of my eyes. His life probably holds years of wisdom and love. Unfortunately, it may hold years of loss as well. Perhaps, he just lost his wife of 55 years and that explains why he's sitting alone. They probably held hands and exchanged decades of kisses on that exact bench. Perhaps, she cooked him breakfast every morning and never once let him leave the house without straightening his tie and telling him she loved him. They might have went to church every Sunday and grew closer together while growing closer to their faith. I bet they did everything together from drinking coffee to spoiling their grand kids. As their bodies grew weaker and their hair became grayer, their love never stood a chance at fading. Perhaps, today is the first time he's sat on that bench without her, and his blank stare is actually filled with 55 years of her memory.
But, then again, he could just be an elderly man on a bench...

Discovered Blog

I came across a blog I found interesting called "It's all w(rite) here." It's a cute title and made me want to see what the blog was about. In summary, it has to do with this girl being adopted and how it changed her life and the ways she has had to cope with it. The strengths in this blog is the deepness and emotion this girl can grab you with. This blog reaches more than one audience as well. It touches the heart of those who are adopted or have an adopted child. Yet, it also reaches us who don't really know much about adoption or what it entails.

This blog inspires me to not only entertain when writing my stories, but to challenge emotions. The only downfall to this blog is that it has password protected posts. If I enjoy reading your posts, I don't want you to hide them! There could be any sorts of reasons why someone would post private posts but I personally don't care for them. Besides that, this blog will grasp your heart and give you a unique point of view on adoption and insight into that world.

http://ritehere.wordpress.com

Interesting Blogs

Five blogs that triggered interest...

http://ritehere.wordpress.com
http://www.jog-blog.co.uk
http://ohsheglows.com
http://www.companionanimalpsychology.blogspot.ca
http://clarkcoffee.blogspot.com