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Re: Friend Disclaimer

Stephanie — Sat, 10 Jan 2009 04:40:24 -0000

I love your first one: "I will not return your phone calls." HA! That statement made me smile because I also have an odd aversion to the phone. I much prefer e-mail or text-messaging or in-person meetings.

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Fred G — Fri, 02 Jan 2009 00:03:11 -0000

And when we schedule a meeting and I don't show up you can be sure I'm doing something extremely important and necessary. So, don't be angry me, just be happy you know me. Simply by existing I shine benefits on those who are in my world.

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ocra — Thu, 01 Jan 2009 21:35:57 -0000

Just a big F*** YOU to your "friends" Return calls within 24 hours, dash off an email. This is just lame.

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Lucretia Pruitt — Tue, 16 Dec 2008 06:55:31 -0000

Even worse for me? I read blogs intermittently at best! ;)

Glad to know someone shares my phone phobia around here!!! I'll take ya just as you are... If you'll remind me that I said this sometime in a few weeks! ((hug))

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Caryn Bailey — Sat, 13 Dec 2008 22:09:06 -0000

You're so awesome Arianne!!! : ) I don't think many people are as open and genuine about who they are.

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brittanyclaire — Sat, 13 Dec 2008 04:56:26 -0000

This was a great post! I could have said most of those things myself... it's so hard sometimes to juggle it all. It sounds like you are surrounded by some wonderful women who really understand you. I think you're an awesome friend and an amazing mother!

Brittany

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gina — Fri, 12 Dec 2008 22:22:37 -0000

I want to be your friend-it would be like being friends with myself! Love that post.

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casualfridayeveryday — Fri, 12 Dec 2008 20:56:37 -0000

The first two are so me right now also. What a great post!

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Zara_Green — Thu, 11 Dec 2008 05:24:24 -0000

I LOVE THIS...it's as if you tapped my being to write it! I say all the time...I am who I am, but I'm loyal ;-) Thanks for this!
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This Military Mama — Thu, 11 Dec 2008 03:55:51 -0000

I am the same exact way! Remember when we say each other every day and talked all the time? It was great! Then we all moved! I still love you and I know you are still my friend. We talk when we talk and when we do it's picking up right where we left off!

I totally get it!

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laura — Thu, 11 Dec 2008 03:20:48 -0000

arianne! what a great post.

you're an awesome person, a great friend, and just an all around swell gal. xoxo

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LisaCrazyAdventuresinParenting — Thu, 11 Dec 2008 01:34:00 -0000

I hope you're ok. Is someone making you think you're a bad person? Well you're not, no. Never ever. Never. I <3 you *hugs*

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Carrington — Thu, 11 Dec 2008 01:30:23 -0000

Oh gosh, you are so my Sister. How do we have this same disease of hating the phone- and not calling people back? You at least keep your phone by you- I "mysteriously" lose it every day- because I wish people would just stop calling. LOL Can I repost this, and um give the same disclaimer? The only friends I have are friends that get this- sucks but its me (us!)

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Jennifer — Thu, 11 Dec 2008 00:17:23 -0000

Preach it sista!

You've just summed up everything about me.

Well almost.

I'll let you pick which one doesn't reflect me.

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John — Wed, 10 Dec 2008 12:26:20 -0000

Yep, that pretty much sums you up. And we love you for exactly who you are.

In fact, A lot of what you say is me. Maybe we're related ;)

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Erin — Wed, 10 Dec 2008 09:20:43 -0000

I wish more people would be understanding that the things on your list don't make a bad friend, they make a human. I've lost friends over my inability to return phone calls, and it's not that I don't want to talk to people... it's just that sometimes I can't find the time to pick up the phone because I work all day, then just want to come home and spend time with my family. It's not that I don't or won't make time for friends, too, it's just that I don't want that time to be phone time.
And I love that an hour after meeting you, you hilariously explained to me the various jokes about your boobs and how they came to be. Loved it.

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Amy Mueller — Wed, 10 Dec 2008 09:13:39 -0000

I am SO hugging you right now because whether you want to believe it or not, you are a wonderful person and owe not one single person anything. YOU are YOU and that's what makes people adore you. From the minute I met you not so long ago, I knew you would be "one of those friends" who I could pick up with right where I left off...one of those friends where I could lose touch with for 6 months and then never miss a beat.

Don't worry - these comments aren't a big pity party for you ; ) - they are a testimonial to what friendship is. A true friend would know that, right off the bat.

AND (you know me, there's always an "and"), for being as stressed out as you say you are (and believe me, I'm sure you are), you come across as one of the most calm and collected people that I know. And THAT, my friend, is inspiring and that is what draws me to you...to your friendship.

That was a lot of "ands". xoxo Do your thang sistah.

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Mary Kay — Wed, 10 Dec 2008 03:47:26 -0000

I'm not a blogger, but working all day and many times into the wee hours of the morning, I can completely relate to this post. I think this is a great disclaimer for so many working moms!

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Janice (5 Minutes for Mom) — Wed, 10 Dec 2008 03:05:56 -0000

{{{HUGS}}}

I hope things settle down at home. I can only imagine how exhausted you must be. {{{HUGS}}}

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bee — Wed, 10 Dec 2008 02:37:14 -0000

Love this! Thinking about emailing it to everyone in my address book...except the boob part!

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Tara @ Deal Seeking Mom — Tue, 09 Dec 2008 23:15:34 -0000

Luv you, A! I'll be your friend even if you don't do the Carlton dance for me, but I sure could use it right now. :P

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Marie Beausoleil — Tue, 09 Dec 2008 22:54:31 -0000

Oh, that first one "I will not return your phone call." That is SO me. I really need to write up something like this for myself. I think I'll do just that ... and I promise to link back so people know where I got the idea.

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Anissa@Hope4Peyton — Tue, 09 Dec 2008 22:16:13 -0000

Yup. You're a keeper. I'll take one thankyouverymuch!

{{And a little boob grope just to see if they're as great as everyone says}}

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Olive U. — Tue, 09 Dec 2008 22:12:59 -0000

Call me. or email me. Oh, nevermind. I still love you. :)

Olive U.

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Melissa — Tue, 09 Dec 2008 20:35:22 -0000

I LOVE this post Arianne! Love your honesty! ;o)

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