Lessons Learned in 2005

(most of which I thought I had already learned)

Men are frustratingly inconsistent, but at least they are predictable in that respect.

Some people make great friends, but awful lovers.

It’s impossible to compete with History.

Time will heal wounds, but not issues (at least not all of them).

Guys do only two things effectively: distract and displace. Most leave me wondering what’s wrong with me and what’s so great about them.

Our insecurities hold us down, our securities keep us there.

It’s always difficult to move on until you have something worth moving on to.

I have a fear of settling (down).

You shouldn’t have to convince yourself that a relationship is working.

I’m in no hurry to figure out what I’m going to be doing for the rest of my life.

Good friends tell you what you want to hear, but best friends tell you what you need to hear.

Sometimes even the truth seems fake.

Disruption is one of the best catalysts in this life for both creativity and productivity.

My parents don’t believe in Gay.

Change the perception, and the reality will follow.

If life in New York is easy, something’s wrong.

You win some, you lose some, and some you don’t get at all.

I might not be where I want to be, but at least I’m getting there.

We end up wanting the things we probably already had.

You can’t control how someone feels about you.

Dating is exhausting.

Desperation causes us to compromise our standards.

I don’t date virgins.

I’m not down with the Brown.

I’m not a sharer.

Roxy is not real.

You play, you pay.

I’ll take quality over quantity any day of the week.

I sum up people too quickly.

It only takes one small spark to be burnt beyond recognition.

If I have to convince you that I’m a catch, you don’t deserve to catch me.

Words can hurt far worse than weapons if they are aimed at the heart.

Secrets, like misery, love company.

Disappointment is a Love word.

When true emotions are revealed, the verdict is nothing to be scared of.

I don’t believe in putting all my eggs in one basket, going all in, or any other similar cliché.

Understanding your journey thus far is the best way to most the most of the journey ahead.

Blogging = Salvation

Life is what you make it.