I've Seen Fire and I've Seen Rain

That's a good song. A little before our time, but a good song none the less.

Well, how are we all, ladies and gentlemen? Good, I presume? Dandy. Dandy like candy.

I'm going to be as straightforward as I can on the topics at hand without damaging anyone too severely, so here goes nothin' folks...Hold on to your hats 'cause it's gonna' be a bumpy ride...

Of Fire

I'm all for friends wanting the best for their best friends, looking out for them, and telling them when they're obviously in the wrong, but there is a fine line between constructive criticism and spiteful comments. What right does he have to tell me that he thinks my being with her is stupid? What right does he have to tell me that she is a, and I quote straight from the horse's mouth, " waste of time"? What right do you have to tell me what my future holds and what right gives you that same knowledge? What right do you have to tell me that seeing us together makes you sick? You know what, you have every right. You're my best friend. It's your duty to stand up to your ideals and tell me when I'm in the wrong. To be self righteous about it.

And I have every right to tell you that you are wrong. I have every right to tell you that you can go wallow in self pity somewhere else and try and bring me down with you another day of the week because, right now, I have found someone, sometime, some life that makes me extraordinarily happy and you have NO right to take that away from me. I have every right to tell you that I would gladly jump in front of bullets, speeding trains, cars, large pointy objects, and anything else for you, but this changes things, pal. When you take it upon yourself to make me feel down about a relationship that make me happy, we got problems, kiddo. Real big ones.

I have every right to tell you that I don't care if "nothing good will come of it" or that "she is a waste of time". You know why? Because she's not. There is a small group of people that come into our lives and dictate who we are and who we will become and I think she is one of them. And so are you.

I have every right to tell you that I will see this through to the bitter end because it makes me happy. I have every intent on having the time of my life with her as well as proving you wrong.

I have every right to tell you to shove it.

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Well, I'm bloody glad I got THAT out of my system. Been bugging me for a few days now...ah. I'm pretty sure that I should end on something happy...Yes, yes indeed.

Of Rain

When a harsh rain begins to pound on your windowsill and the thunder crackles and rumbles your house, what do you do?

You lay on your bed, smile, and LAUGH HYSTERICALLY!!! That's pretty much what I did. The world has a tendency to attempt to throw you a lot of curve balls at the same time, especially if you suck at baseball. You just have to smile, take them in stride and look at all the wonderful things you have to give and take and share. We all have to remember three simple things...

1) All wounds heal in time. The scar is still there, but the pain is gone.

2) Laughter is the best medicine. No need to expound upon that

3) Love. Yeah, just one word. Interpret it how you will. *winks*

You need to know what I mean? Watch the movie Love Actually. I know, it sounds like a chick flick, but I promise you. You'll realize just what I mean. About everything. :)

*looks at his pocket watch* Well it's about time I got going. You all stay dry and remember, dance like no one is watching.

*Tips his hat and wanders off humming an all too familiar tune.*

My funny valentine...

~Vinnie