November 9, 2012
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Stranger Friend
With thanks once again to @babieboo_annie for starting another very nice and uplifting post chain here
She’s like a one woman antidote to depression hehe (Change the Subject)
The subject she changed to was that of the impact ‘strangers’ can have upon our lives, those moments when you meet someone and perhaps they are just someone you will pass by and never see again or perhaps they will become a friend you will treasure for the rest of your life.
This is never more possible than online and with social communities like Xanga.
For me this site has been my first and largest expression of social needs that I’ve ever had in life. Before I came here my social circle was tiny, small enough that I could count them on one hand i’d think, and of that number none were often seen or interacted with.
So every interaction i’ve had and every person i’ve met here and via my larger and more far reaching exploration online has given me something truly unique. And it has been facinating some of the things I have experianced.
I have met people I respected, been inspired by, envied, loved, felt akin to, worried for, feared, wondered about, desired and so many more emotions and states.
Even with the distance and disconnection of the internet there is something that goes beyond simple text, interaction and deeds. Some people I have met and often even irregardless of how many times we talk or deal with each other I have felt a connection to them that goes beyond anything I could have expected or imagined.
My closest and best friends are here, people I have fallen in love with and even those that I would swear are somehow long lost siblings. The impact whatever we are can have on others is wonderful, it is a power that can be guided in many directions but the vast majority have been good for me on this site and from the people I have known and met.
I am grateful for everyone one of you and the impact and changes on my mind and life you and your words have had, so to follow the style of An’s post here’s a random list of some awesomely lovely Xangans
@roadlesstaken @lkjslain @xXxlovelylollipop @fabolousclown @I_Love_burma @xdeelynnx @nushirox2 @endless21echos @kellsbella @itetpi @jennylovve @naughty_virgin @knightincroatianarmor @alovingadversary @wyrdkismet @boxedwine @restlessbutterfly @marica0701 @yearofthebeautiful
Quite frankly there are just too many hehe
So to all and to everyone I did not mention I give you this….HUGS (something I learnt from another wonderful Xangan hehe) Just imagine I’m huggiing you as tightly as this tiny rodent his hugging is space laser 
lol
Comments (31)
Beautiful post as usual, Bede. And I’m glad I could spread the positivity on to you..mission accomplished!
And I love your picture choices. What a cute little piglet! hehe And my two favorite love couple..Noah & Allie! <3 (And I may or may not have decided to name my son Noah because of “The Notebook”.. ;P) And it would be awesome if I actually got the chance to meet you one of these days. Hopefully at a Xanga meet along with all the other awesome Xangans on my list. 
great post
You’ve become one of my close friends and i’m glad to have met you. hope we’ll be able to meet in person one day 
I love you so much Bede this is such a wonderful post I think I’ll do it too cuz it seems like a wonderful way to spread love and friendly vibes.
Also go check Annies (@Babieboo_Annie 
pulse about apocalypse, maybe we can work together on something all of us :)
That ??? little thing is adorable, even with the toy plastic gun thingy. lol
Nice post!
And that last picture is adorable.
Is that a little bunny? He’s so cute. he is ready for the apocalypse!
To avoid having to say something emotional without the cover of characters and a revolution, take a mini
That rodent is pretty awesome lol.
hi there stranger!
:) <3
Ah yes you left a superhero footprint here at xanga. Good luck in your ventures and I hope your economy gets better (it was just a flesh wound?)
I just met you but can already tell I’m going to really like you. Love this post!
I never doubt ya!
Ah I wanna hug a hamster, now ! Maybe one with OUT a gun …..just a thought
I feel honored to be on your “random list of some awesomely lovely Xangans.”
This post really spoke for me, since Xanga currently is taking care of 93% of my social needs. Meeting someone as talented, insightful, kind and interesting as you are is what makes the experience so rewarding.
That hamster in the last picture is so adorable, even though it has a gun, lol.
I caught myself smiling like an idiot sometimes… when I recall when and how we first met on Xanga.
@Babieboo_Annie - Thank you again for starting the trend
I’ve been needing something posetive over the last few weeks and most of your recent posts have been exactly what I needed.
I’d really love to meet you too someday, and a Xanga meet is definately on my todo list
@xdeelynnx - Yeah
You’re certainly one of those that I could never have expected how close I’d feel to you. I hope we always know each other 
@xXxlovelylollipop - I love you too Nadia <3
it would be cool to have several different writers do little episodes maybe.
You are so inspiring to me and kind.
Hehe I finally did see that pulse and will be getting on it in my free time
@olwd - Lol yeah
not sure why he loves the gun so much but he is sooooo cute.
@Marica0701 - Thanks
hehe yeah crazy little rambo hamster
@whyzat - Not sure, think it’s probably a hamster.
But yeah i’d not mess with him lol
@Nushirox2 - Aww thank you Nushi
You alone have given me hope for the youth of this country hehe
@KnightInCROATIANarmor - Lol true dat
@Zissu25 - :O oh no! I missed out Jordan! -_-
You are also freaking awesome man
@jennylovve - Thank you for that term ‘Stranger Friend’ it’s beautiful and perfect.
@PPhilip - Haha thanks
you always write the most facinating and entertaining comments.
Currently both my personal and the countires economy is looking shakey…but nothing ever stays the same
@EmilyandAtticus - Thanks and ditto
You seem very ‘alive’ and intellegent not to mention fun, it’s a perfect combo
@fabolousclown - Hehe half full of guava juice and chocolate probably
@Want2FitIn2Fat2Fit - Lol you’d have to be careful when hugging a hamster…gun or not
@naughty_virgin - You’re a very sensetive, intellegent and kind person I’ve really enjoyed getting to know you better bit by bit.
And yes Xanga is a wonderful outlet for social needs when they are not easily found elsewhere.
I hope we know each other for a long time to come
@RestlessButterfly - You were so incredibly kind to me when we were total strangers, I will always remember that and you
Thank you Rez!
@SaintBlue1131 - Gotta love the little guy.
@SaintBlue1131 - haha thanks!
@SaintBlue1131 -
@SaintBlue1131 - anything for you :p
This is really sweet! :)
I feel all warm and fuzzy inside.
Bede, you’re one of the strangers I’ll never regret that I’ve met you. I’ll never find another one like you. Thank you for always being there regardless of my ignorances ( i didn’t mean to though
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@I_love_Burma - Thank you so much Marlar :’)
This is a very touching and beautiful comment. I too will never regret meeting you, you’re a truly special person in my life
@CuddlyKat - :D
@wyrdkismet - Hehe Good
cute little guy. Perfect spokeperson for NRA. (joke). Glad to see a positive post in the very negative world.
The tiny rodent hugging the space laser was a nice touch- haha!
Thank you for mentioning me in this entry. Yet again, you have managed to make another day a little bit better.
@awoolham - Well he’s a better spokesman than the re-animated corpse of Clint that they currently have
hehe
@boxedwine - Seriouslt late on responce here.
But I’m very glad to have made your day brighter
Glad I know you too