A stanza in Snow Patrol's song "Chasing Cars" is nice. {Actually, all of the stanzas are nice, but this one in particular is relevant to my post today.}
"Those three words are said too much. They're not enough."
A lot of people these days are saying that the word "love" is overused. I agree. Yet up until this point, I have done nothing to stop the massacring of the English language. "I love you," I tell people, but at the same time I also say things like, "I love this chair. I love what you've done with the place. I love scrapbooking. I love flossing." Is that to say that I have the same feeling in my heart for, say, the man I am going to be with for eternity, as I have for dental floss? "Chasing Cars" couldn't have been more correct. Those three words aren't enough.
But this post is not about how to tell your lover that you more-than-love him or her. Rather, it's about using milder words--like, for example--to express those milder sentiments.
Welcome to national Like-It-Link-It* Day.
There's a whole lot of like in the world, and most of it is coming from my heart this week. My dear friend, Melenie, once wrote a post on her blog wherein she linked to mine three times! In one post! I felt the "like" vibe emanating from Mel that day, and ever since then, I have been wanting to write a Like-It-Link-It* post.
"Those three words are said too much. They're not enough."
A lot of people these days are saying that the word "love" is overused. I agree. Yet up until this point, I have done nothing to stop the massacring of the English language. "I love you," I tell people, but at the same time I also say things like, "I love this chair. I love what you've done with the place. I love scrapbooking. I love flossing." Is that to say that I have the same feeling in my heart for, say, the man I am going to be with for eternity, as I have for dental floss? "Chasing Cars" couldn't have been more correct. Those three words aren't enough.
But this post is not about how to tell your lover that you more-than-love him or her. Rather, it's about using milder words--like, for example--to express those milder sentiments.
Welcome to national Like-It-Link-It* Day.
There's a whole lot of like in the world, and most of it is coming from my heart this week. My dear friend, Melenie, once wrote a post on her blog wherein she linked to mine three times! In one post! I felt the "like" vibe emanating from Mel that day, and ever since then, I have been wanting to write a Like-It-Link-It* post.
Things I Like Enough to Link:
-Favourite TV Drama: Grey's Anatomy.
-Favourite Real-Life Drama: Melenie's Blog (Between Mel and her husband, they have, like, 9 parents. It's quite fascinating.)
-Favourite TV Station: ABC.com. This company has worked wonders with marketing, music selections, and the overall appeal of their station. I only watch shows online, though, afther they've aired, which I can do with limited (30 second) commercials from their sponsors. I like it.
-Favourite Mouth-Watering Blog: Cupcake Frenzy {though it hasn't been updated in quite some time.}
-Most Inspiring-to-be-Crafty Blog: Heather Bailey. My favourite post of hers is the one about straws. Read it here. I wonder if Kyle could learn to take photos like that for my blog?
-Blog that somehow always makes me feel bad about myself because she and her kids are so cool: Kayleen
-Person who probably doesn't read my blog but who I wish would: Loralee
Well that was delightful. I like this new blogiday of mine. I think I will do this once a month. Maybe more, maybe less. I can't really say what day is officially Like-It-Link-It day, because I might not like as many things in any given month. We'll just have to see.
*Like-It-Link-It is a registered phrase of archives-lives.blogspot.com. I thought of it all by myself. If you want to have a Like-It-Link-It day, go for it, but you ought to link to my blog in the process--it seems only fair.
I had no idea that you even watched "Grey's Anatomy." Hmm...When did you start watching that? Why do you like it?
ReplyDeleteI completely and utterly agree with your comment that the word "love" is overused, and I am sad to say that I, too, fall victim to the overuse of this word. Thanks for the reminder that I shouldn't overuse this...I'll make a conscious effort to stop.
Aww, thanks for the link like, Camille! I appreciate it so much!
ReplyDeleteHave I told you lately how much I like you? It's a lot, in case you were wondering. =)
Interesting and fun concept. Where is the link on how to assemble a peace dove? ~A
ReplyDeletehooray! I made it onto the must reads!
ReplyDelete"Blog that somehow always makes me feel bad about myself because she and her kids are so cool: Kayleen"
ReplyDeletethink how i feel?! she's my sister! how will i ever be half as cool as her!