I don’t give out internet hugs, it’s just something I don’t do.
Please book a flight to Chicago, let me know when you arrive, get yourself a cab, head over to my apartment or office and collect your hug. This offer does not expire.
Colin
Thank you again, everyone. It really does mean a lot to me that y’all took the time to respond. I’ve been having a rough couple of weeks, and last night was especially icky… but I think things are going to be OK. I’m going to do everything that I can to make them OK.
I’m so sorry that I didn’t see this sooner. Shame on me. I hope you’re doing better, Serendipity. Here’s another hug for you, since I believe there is no such thing as too many hugs.
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Hang tight, hon. Take each day as a new chance to find a piece of happiness here and there along the way. Don’t search for ways to be happy. Just concentrate on being content right where you are that minute. Then concentrate on the next minute, and so on. Soon you’ll find that you’ve made it through another day, and might even be a little happier and/ore more content at the end of it.
I reckon her shoulders will hurt by now.
((((((((Serendipity))))))))
Thank you for the good thoughts, purrplebear. You’re right – there’s no such thing as too many hugs. 
I am doing much better this week. I think I’m less stressed out over finals, which helps significantly, and some specific worries I had when I first started this thread have been alleviated.
Again, thank you all so much for being so supportive. I appreciate it more than you could know.
Jessica, you know I think you rock.
You are my favoritest Jessica in the world except for my sister. And you’re in good company. 
[sub]…once again, this is what happens when you don’t check in more often…damn.[/sub]
Jessica, sweetie…I am so sorry things haven’t been going your way of late and I kick myself for not being more aware of what’s been going on. Like Cheri said, you are deserving of only the very best and I pray that the path ahead is lit with hope and brighter days.
Please email me if you need a shoulder.
all my very best,
Scott
I don’t know you from atom (or Adam?), but we’ve had a similar week.
((((Serendipity))))
Seems to be a bit of that going around at the moment.
{{{{{Serendipity}}}}} (Great name, BTW!!!)
Remember, pain shared is pain decreased; joy shared is joy increased (thanks Spider Robinson).
Oh, and hobgnoblin, some of us find “furry pointed ears” and “evil mischief” kind of cute.
CJ
Lots of good comments here. It cheered me up…not that things are awful, but they could be better. They’ve certainly been worse. Anyway, I’ll be checking in to this thread now and then just for a hit of the good ol’ warm fuzzies.
IMHO, the world would be a better place if folks hugged each other more. Or even just smiled at each other as much as possible.
Love to All,
TN*hippie
(((Serendipity)))
And if trying to be happy doesn't work, try being grumpy, or bashful, or sneezy, or even dopey. I tried being doc and so far it's been great!I, too, am having one of those weeks. So, although I don’t know you either, and will probably never meet you, and I’m still incredibly full of bitteness towards women, here you go:
{{{{{Serendipity}}}}}
I can’t help it, your kind drives me nuts, but I hate to see you sad. So cheer up, you’re much more beautiful when you smile.
{{{{{Serendipity}}}}}
It seems one can’t have ups without downs or downs without ups. Sorry you’re dealing with a down, but you’ll get thru it to find an up waiting for you. Profound, huh? But ya gotta believe me - I’m old and I’ve been thru all kinds of ups and downs, and the good times more than make up for the bad.
Here’s another for the road: {{{{{Serendipity}}}}}
Wow. During a little vanity search, I noticed that this thread had been replied to recently – I’m sorry I’m just getting around to responding now, but I haven’t been near the computer very much the last few weeks.
As y’all have said, things did get better. Tremendously better. The stress of finals is gone, I just spent a week in Disney, followed by a lwonderful ong weekend with my sweetie, and I’m just really happy. It’s sometimes difficult to remember how beautiful life is when you’re feeling low; thanks for reminding me of that when I was having a dark day.
And for everyone else who’s going through rough times right now, I’m thinking happy thoughts for you and hoping that you feel better soon.
Again, thank you all for being so kind.
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