Thursday, July 9, 2009

No #followfriday

I haven't got a Twitter #followfriday today. I just haven't had time to try and get something operating in my new workplace to allow me to follow Twitter. I can't install Adobe Air (you need administrator privileges) and that seems to be the weapon of choice for developing Twitter apps for some reason.

I haven't been able to track down a non-AIR application, and the web based items aren't exactly useful. So for the moment, it's a Twitterless life I lead.

As such, it's hardly fair for me to recommend following people on Twitter. If/when I can get something working for it and I recommence, I will be sure to start up my #followfriday recommendations again.

Relationships = Work

I'm not sure if it's just me, or an alternate way of thinking...but to me relationships = work.

I have had a few relationships of varying types and lengths. I'm certainly no subject matter expert, but I think I have enough experience to voice a semi-educated opinion on the subject.

I never want my partner to forget that they are the most important thing in the world to me, that I love them, that I will do anything and always be there for them. It takes a lot of work to do that. And when I say work, I mean it takes me consciously thinking "what are they going through, and is there anything I can do to help?". What can I do today to show my partner that I'm thinking of them, that I still love them.

I know a lot of people think if you're in a 'good' relationship, it should be easy...there shouldn't be any work. I have to say I have never been in a relationship like that. Maybe it is me...maybe I have never been in a 'good' relationship (I would beg to differ). If people are lucky enough to find themselves in that situation, fantastic. Just I've never been there.

In the meantime, I will continue working hard to try and make my relationships work and if I learn any secrets, you will be the first to know hahaha. And conversely if you know any secrets yourself, feel free to pass them on to me. Just between us, ok? ;)