CryBaby

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So, I have become a crier.  I think God is doing this, or it could just be something else.  I'll be watching a movie and there'll be a tender moment and my eyes will water heavily.  I used to only cry, in movies, when a dog died or was mistreated (Airbud: the boy tried to leave the dog on an island with pudding, I cried).  I can see the progression of this crying business, I've just finally admitted it to myself...and to y'all.

I'm less than thrilled about this; I mean, now that I'm wearing eye make-up on the regular, it could really mess things up.  I guess the lesson I can learn from this is that many of life's moments deserve that kind of respect.  When someone cries, typically it's a moment or a time that warrants some strong emotion: elation, sorrow, frustration, anger, bliss.  I used to only cry when there was extreme sadness or anger to express, but now I feel like anything goes.  I'm still getting used to this business, and I guess it's unavoidable, so I might as well accept it.

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  1. JennaJune 20, 2011 at 11:34 AM

    Welcome to my world :) I can cry at the snap of a finger. Although it is rather inconvenient sometimes, people (usually) appreciate the fact that you're being vulnerable.

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  2. coléa hendersonJune 22, 2011 at 10:58 PM

    I feel so foolish when I'm crying and no one (or no dog) has died. I'm still getting used to it.

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