More than words
I had this really great idea for a post and I started to pre-post it in my head. Then I thought I should probably write it down so I won’t forget anything. Wouldn’t you know it, that by the time I found a notebook and pen I forgot half of what I wanted to say. We’ll just chalk that one up to my new old age.
It’s true when they say, “What a difference a day makes”. You all know how I like to use movie lines and song lyrics to title my post, right? Well I went to sleep with Shout, by Tears for Fears, in my head. I woke up though with More Than Words by Extreme, which was perfect (hence the video). I also woke up with a poem and a different song, Show Me, from the movie My Fair Lady. So I have two posts (maybe three), the one I wrote last night and the poem and maybe one more (look at me rockin out the blog).
I love words. I mean I really love words. I like when the same word can have a different meaning depending on contexts. I like the fact they sound different in different languages and when you incorporate tone and inflections it gives them even more dimension. I am a word nerd. So much so the game on phone is : http://www.freerice.com/ With my unwavering devotion to the written word, it pains me to concede that sometimes words aren’t enough (ouch, that hurt a little).
There are times when you have to back up your words with action. It is also said, that actions speak louder than words. My normal retort to this would be, you’re using the wrong words, invest in a Thesaurus. However, in some case I suppose its true. No matter how many times you say something, if what you do is the polar opposite, then your words become empty. They become: subject, verb, noun, adjective, adverb, punctuation. This is why I try to be a person of my word. If I say I’m going to do something, I do it. If I say I’m going to be somewhere, I’m there. I once went to they symphony in sweat pants (CUZ I’M GANSTA LIKE DAT!!! No really though, I was so ashamed) because I forgot one of my close associates was scheduled to perform until the last minute. But I got there before she went on stage. If you are important to me, there isn’t anything I won’t do for you if it is with in my mortal powers. Now, if me thinking the people I would drop everything for should be willing to do the same for me is wrong then I need to tighten my network of people.
My word is my bond. Even before that phrase became a rappers cliché. My bestie told me I have a hard time letting people be human. I don’t know about that, I’m human…mostly…sometimes. I just don’t think its asking too much for those close to me (and those wanting to be close to me) to emulate their words with action. If not, eventually, I’m not going to believe anything you say.
Milele said,
March 29, 2011 at 1:26 pm
It is funny how things begin… I knew of you as my hubby’s “dance partner” before I ever met you. Then as “girl’s night out” became a bonding tool I got to know you a little better. We have pretty much been on the outside/inside of each others lives these last few years.
What I see, hear, show and think is often different from what I feel and know to be true.
As a person who “forgives” (but not really) but never forgets I had to learn that..
life is too short too hold grudges and too long to leave things to chance.
I am one of those “I can show you better than I can tell you” people but some people lack the courage to show and prove.
LOL @ self trying to walk that tight rope again. You know my take on it *shrugs*
SB excuse my randomness Im dealing with my own personal struggles.