Work has been exhausting me. But I am not here to talk about work.

When I asked you "care to share", I did not realize that I would be opening Pandora's box. But how I miss the way you trusted me with those things. You valued my opinion and it felt good to be assured of that again. I miss you terribly, J.

I am happy that you shared your thoughts with me and I, again, saw your being human. I felt that kick against your pride when you told me of the situation and I wanted to run to you to comfort you. My words over IM could only do so much so I am praying that it helped. Maybe it did because you changed your message into Abe Lincoln's "Don't worry when you are not recognized, but strive to be worthy of recognition."

I tried my best to be rational and sensible during our conversation. A fire-breathing Arian being consoled by a sensitive Cancerian. I guess I succeeded. :)

Till next, J. Take care of yourself.