BETWEEN LOVE AND LIKE

Sooner or later, I knew this would happen. I find myself not skimming through song titles to fit the content of my blog, but looking at left-over song titles and thinking of what to write to suit the title. And here's this one. The obvious thing to write aboot would be that wonderful time in a relationship when you (or if you're lucky, the other person, too) realize that you more than like this person and you start to fall in love. I think everyone should be able to experience this way more often than the average person. What is more fun than the early stages of falling in love and all that fun stuff before you just get all comfortable and secure-like? Anyway, that's not what I'm going to write aboot.

Oh, wait, now. That was getting interesting. Let's do talk aboot falling in love. It's Springtime, it's appropriate. Remember that feeling? Everything was shiny and sunny and you felt like you could do anything. There was energy, optimism, enthusiasm, every day held promise and life was a wonderful adventure. Sure, lots of things can make you feel that way but how long can you maintain that level of happiness? And the best part of all is that you're sharing it with someone else.

Some would argue and say that it's all a drag, finding Mr./Ms. Right. Yeah, well, you gotta kiss some proverbial frogs to find the prince or princess. But when you do... And the chances of finding that perfect mate, truly perfect mate can be somewhat slim. But when you do... It takes time. Building trust, communicating, taking time to get to know each other, that's hard work sometimes. That's all part of the process. Nothing good comes easy. And then there's the destiny factor. Sometimes it just feels "meant to be." And that's cool.

Ever had a friend in your life who was always there for you? Someone who came in and out of your life? Someone maybe you even took for granted? Then at some point in your life find yourself in a certain circumstance and realize that the person is the one you love? (Me neither but I once found myself on the receiving end of one of those deals.)

I have been in love a few times in my life. Each time was completely different, but all truly special and precious. Some were, BAM, I'm in love! And some were more gradual. But that time between like and love was some of the best stuff there is to be had. I think they should find a way to bottle that up and sell it. I'd buy.

So much for mush.

Trivia Question for today: (Category- LOTR.) Who was originally cast to play the part of Aragorn (played by Viggo Mortensen) but left shortly after shooting began?

A. Daniel Day-Lewis

B. Stuart Townsend

C. Keanu Reeves

D. Johnny Depp

B. Z. Tunes:

To: Hot Child in the City- Nick Gilder

Gravity- Embrace

From: Slave to Love- Bryan Ferry

Addicted to Love- Robert Palmer

(Can somebody tell me some html so that I can get rid of the spaces between the lines up there?)