tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21671674.post7891562736221039266..comments2023-07-04T09:13:20.827-06:00Comments on Kami's Khlopchyk: FriendsKamis Khlopchykhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10891667631830654830noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21671674.post-38339641995812759602010-03-23T08:20:43.896-06:002010-03-23T08:20:43.896-06:00I find myself more prone to this behavior from rea...I find myself more prone to this behavior from reading blogs. I had a sewing machine sit in my entryway for a year because I thought I wanted to learn how to sew. I still kind of do, but I have no time and it is silly to think I do. I have resisted the urge to covet a fancy camera and become some self-taught photography genius. <br /><br />With real-life friends, I think I can maintain a pretty good balance. But then, I've always been a fairly independent girl, not easily influenced by my peers, so maybe that has kept me in check. <br /><br />By the way, if you are tired of spam, but want to keep anonymous comments, you could use word verification. It is kind of annoying, but I use it and get very, very minimal comment spam, if any.nicolehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06605426195521274662noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21671674.post-5290045136178442962010-03-18T23:41:03.994-06:002010-03-18T23:41:03.994-06:00If Macrame is the dark side I am so making out wit...If Macrame is the dark side I am so making out with Darth Vader, besides his deep breathing is hot! Friendships should always offer something, even if it's the opportunity to give of yourself. I've lived in a lot of different places in my life and my favourite things about each of them is the people I've met. <br />Grab some beads and yarn and come to the dark side. I've actually never tried macrame but it's crafty, that's got to be good.Kristinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16444748987985675168noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21671674.post-6113051850074978622010-03-17T16:52:57.977-06:002010-03-17T16:52:57.977-06:00Yes. I'm definitely influenced by my friends. ...Yes. I'm definitely influenced by my friends. I don't think I've ever had to distance myself from a friend because of a negative influence, but there have been times I've had to stop myself from going along with something that I ordinarily wouldn't do, just cause I'm around people who do...like smoke a cigarette. I used to take a few drags now and then when I was with friends who smoked, just cause...even though I hated the way it made me feel and smell. Then there have been positively influenced by my friends, like friends who are really really good about recycling. I think about them every time I consider throwing out something that I really could recycle if I took 2 extra seconds.Kamihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17526236186126673345noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21671674.post-71660357547515553302010-03-17T15:48:33.794-06:002010-03-17T15:48:33.794-06:00ok please tell me I was not your motive for this p...ok please tell me I was not your motive for this post.....<br />I think if something that a friend is doing and is passionate about it makes up excited and want to try it...often we tend not to like the same things but what is life without trying new things!!<br />My issue is when friends become really competitive with me....total turn off..<br />Macrame???? Please say it isn't so Kami!Cherylhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16013429267019966644noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21671674.post-5066389725005279652010-03-16T14:48:16.705-06:002010-03-16T14:48:16.705-06:00I'm also a believer in the "reason, seaso...I'm also a believer in the "reason, season or lifetime" thing. I remember the first time I heard somebody talk about that at a women's breakfast. I went, "That's IT!!! I finally understand!!" and it really helped me to find that peace and freedom. There have been friends who were in my life for a short time, and that's okay with me now. I no longer worry about "why" we grew apart. I realise that we needed to, and it is okay. Of course I would quite literally DIE without the "lifetime" friends who I hold so dearly. Some have been my friends since Kindergarten, so that's a long time. Like, a quarter of a century! I know our friendships will last forever. Others, I don't think they will. I know they are for a "season". <br /><br />P.S. Comments are down all over. I blame it on Twitter and Facebook!Hannahhttp://blairsboys.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21671674.post-40222086355580344092010-03-16T12:45:23.574-06:002010-03-16T12:45:23.574-06:00i have some sunshine for you on my blog.i have some sunshine for you on my blog.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10327991964710241536noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21671674.post-74966662668968163352010-03-16T11:12:06.027-06:002010-03-16T11:12:06.027-06:00I'm glad you are my friend :-) who else would ...I'm glad you are my friend :-) who else would I turn to when I need someone to settle an argument between Dev and I lolR Royal Familyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08314778612816378226noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21671674.post-76402655793828767382010-03-16T07:53:51.323-06:002010-03-16T07:53:51.323-06:00i don't see any harm in trying things that int...i don't see any harm in trying things that interest your friends...it's drawing that line of once you've tried it how do YOU like it...ya know?<br /><br />i have a girlfriend that I admire BECAUSE of her differences...and she has never pushed her agenda or thoughts onto me, but she has shared her opinions for me to hear her point of view. I love her for it.<br /><br />I don't know if I answered anything for you, but know that from one over analyzer to another, I think you're just fine.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10327991964710241536noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21671674.post-48368092949691273662010-03-15T21:47:05.512-06:002010-03-15T21:47:05.512-06:00Hi! I think that the influence our friends have o...Hi! I think that the influence our friends have on our lives whether good or bad shapes us into who we are. We learn our weakness to follow or our strength to do our own thing or walk away when walking our own path becomes too difficult.<br /><br />To be honest, while I have lots of people who are my friends I have very few close friends. I don't let people in easily and when I do they are "lifers" friends forever. And it's those lifers who have the ability to cause the most damage with word and actions. So quite often I'd rather be alone.Ashleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10102106102102901103noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21671674.post-72757862113839644412010-03-15T21:09:59.481-06:002010-03-15T21:09:59.481-06:00I read often, but I am not the best on commenting ...I read often, but I am not the best on commenting anymore - - on all blogs really, since the baby died. <br /><br />Friendship is a really tricky thing, and I have found myself evaluating each one since I became the lady with the dead boy. <br /><br />I think friendship needs to consist of mutual love and trust - and also respect and honesty. One needs to be able to be themselves, at all times. Loyalty is important to me, and so is a person being there for me when I really need them.Mistyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10497823064126116308noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21671674.post-35118307033968243222010-03-15T17:54:29.935-06:002010-03-15T17:54:29.935-06:00I think that's why we need to surround ourselv...I think that's why we need to surround ourselves with friends who inspire us to be BETTER. Because, yes, we are influenced by the people we let into our lives.<br /><br />Which is why I keep you around - you're a good influence. :)Angellahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04084789720358907986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21671674.post-7677542032423527212010-03-15T17:12:15.864-06:002010-03-15T17:12:15.864-06:00i don't think there's anything wrong with ...i don't think there's anything wrong with being influenced by your friends. as long as your friends don't suddenly take up smoking crack, they'll help you expand your world and experience new things. as long as you remain conscious of what you are doing and how it may affect the people close to you.Oliverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01899566958578925680noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21671674.post-32803034507361307192010-03-15T16:47:41.557-06:002010-03-15T16:47:41.557-06:00I can totally see what you are saying. I find tha...I can totally see what you are saying. I find that I too have been easily influenced in the past. I am much better now that I am at home and not in a workplace, but I an still find it creeping in now and then. I have stepped back though when I find that someone is influencing me and changing me.BeachMamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17936777379292996065noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21671674.post-38773079854518577752010-03-15T15:53:45.421-06:002010-03-15T15:53:45.421-06:00I'm the type of person who doesn't have a ...I'm the type of person who doesn't have a lot of friends most of the time. I know there are a lot of reasons for this. I also believe that people come into your life for a reason, a season or a lifetime... you just don't know why at the time. I don't think I take on the personality traits of my friends, but then I don't usually let many people get close to me so I'm sure that has a role in it. At least you can look at yourself and say... hmmm why am I doing this?Lorihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12688642209556861948noreply@blogger.com