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[attorneyatlol]

I don't seem to use this journal for much more than getting a hold of other people or complaining about viruses anymore, but a conversation got me thinking about what it means to be positive. I know, it's a trite subject, right? 'The power of positive thinking'. It makes me think of a self-help seminar... But to be perfectly honest, I'm not sure I'd ever accomplish anything if I wasn't sure I would accomplish it. I don't know how or why I developed that mindset or if it was even a conscious decision, but I'm grateful that I have. I can't imagine what would have happened if I'd given up on certain goals...

Don't get me wrong. It's not always easy, and nobody can be positive all the time, but I think it beats the alternative in a lot of cases.

I guess this is why some people have me labeled as an optimist.

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[attorneyatlol]

Well, maybe I don't want to see your thoughts. Although, I wonder now if you really were trying to get a rise out of me, considering you like seeing me irritated so much.

[tyki-tock.livejournal.com]

That wasn't why I commented.

[attorneyatlol]

Then maybe you shouldn't have commented.

[tyki-tock.livejournal.com]

As you wish.

[attorneyatlol]

...Hang on.

[tyki-tock.livejournal.com]

...Yes, Phoenix?

Strikes were totally typed then deleted. 8|

[attorneyatlol]

...Are you doing that on purpose? I just wanted to say that I know I overreacted the other day, and... I'm sorry for that.

[tyki-tock.livejournal.com]

Oh. I accept your apology, Phoenix. I think it wasn't really your fault, though.

[attorneyatlol]

Overreacting was my fault. What I was overreacting to wasn't, but I probably could have handled myself a little better.

[tyki-tock.livejournal.com]

I could have, too. Can we put it behind us?

[attorneyatlol]

...I can laugh at myself. I just don't happen to find that subject very funny.

Eventually. I'm still a little annoyed with you, though.

[tyki-tock.livejournal.com]

I understand that.

That's fine. I'm relieved that we don't have to discontinue our association.

[attorneyatlol]

Just a little for now. Who knows what tomorrow will bring...

[tyki-tock.livejournal.com]

Indeed, tomorrow you might find me loveable.

[attorneyatlol]

Now is that any way to be positive?

[tyki-tock.livejournal.com]

My will has been crushed into the dirt.

[attorneyatlol]

Then I guess our acquaintanceship is doomed to fail.

[tyki-tock.livejournal.com]

I think if it's doomed to fail, it's for more substantial reasons than because I'm not positive.

Though I think most of the time, I am pretty optimistic.

[attorneyatlol]

You mean like our knack for misunderstanding each other? And you say I can't take a joke...

So I've noticed.

[tyki-tock.livejournal.com]

I knew you were joking just then. Damn the internet for not conveying tone of voice, anyhow.

I thought you might have.

[attorneyatlol]

Maybe we should stick to voice posts. Or look into those emotes everyone seems to be into these days.

[tyki-tock.livejournal.com]

Maybe we should. Though everyone always complained when I used emotes ;)

[attorneyatlol]

Well, I have to admit, the winky smile is kind of creepy when you use it...

[tyki-tock.livejournal.com]

Why, are you calling me creepy? You wound me, Phoenix. I'm perfectly respectable and I don't see why a simple wink should unnerve anyone.

[attorneyatlol]

Your thoughts illustrate the point better than I ever could.