Stolen from walkingbear (Slightly edited)

[bookofmirrors]

No, this isn't one of those "justify yourself or I'll kick you off my friends list" posts.

I'm genuinely curious why people add someone to their friends list. Looking over mine, I can put a face to most of the people on my list. There are some people there that I have never met in the flesh. If you see this, I'd love to know what first caught your eye about me and/or my journal. And what keeps you coming back for more?

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[acid0philus.livejournal.com]

You have to ask? You're part of my extended family.

[bookofmirrors.livejournal.com]

*nods wisely* And I have big tits, too.

[acid0philus.livejournal.com]

Well.... Yes. There are those to consider! And the gripable.... Er, Yes!

[chimerawinds.livejournal.com]

I met you at Serge's birthday. Ryan and I went to Harmony and you came home from somewhere. We didn't say much more than Hi, but Ryan and I really liked you. Something about you just shines. I really can't put a face to some of my friends in the Wolf's Den (friend's page). Some post pics of themselves. Most have friended me from some community or other and I have noticed because I have a comment to a post I made or I have seen their post and I commented. I will friend someone if I really like what they have had to say. (It must be really thought provoking). I comment to lots of posts but I don't always friend them. I did recently friend this one girl as she seemed to comment a couple of my posts in a cat journal. Then she made a comment to a personal journal post (she wished me luck on my interview I think). I thought that was pretty caring for someone who just began reading my journal. I looked at her bio page and was impressed. Much of it blew my mind. Some of it was overwhelming, so I did not friend her back right away. She popped up in my journal a few more times and is really a genuine person. Her bio is so unique and so kinda out there, that I wondered if she was "real" as kinkerbelle would call it. I saw enough to know she was and I friended her. mysticknyght and I met in the Pagan community. I love to cook, and so does he. We have music in common, and some of our other interests. I friended him early on and I just love his posts. On the rare occasion we have e-mailed. (there is sometimes a topic we want to elaborate more on that is just too involved for an lj.) Anyway, you and Mysticknyght, and this other girl (don't know how to spell her LJ off the top of my head right now) are 3 excellent examples of how I manage my list. (since you sparked my curiosity)....

[bookofmirrors.livejournal.com]

:) Thank you!

[erosissa.livejournal.com]

I add anyone who's got an LJ that I actually know in person at least well enough to remember what they look like.

[bookofmirrors.livejournal.com]

Heh heh heh. That's pretty much what I do.

[savage-rose.livejournal.com]

I first found your journal when I started PDH. You just seemed to have just an open, friendly attitude about life in general, positive and just...resilient. Whatever comes, you just seem to be able to bounce back, usually somewhat cheerfully. I admire that.

Your posts are generally interesting and/or amusing. I like reading them, and sometimes find them very thought-provoking. You try to be very honest with yourself, and who you are. I admire that, too :)

[bookofmirrors.livejournal.com]

:) Thank you. I feel pretty much the same about your LJ.

[savage-rose.livejournal.com]

:)

Re: Well there sure are plenty of reasons to take me off your list

[bookofmirrors.livejournal.com]

No, this isn't one of those "justify yourself or I'll kick you off my friends list" posts. (emphasis added)

Pay attention silly! Nobody is asking anyone to justify anything! *sticks tongue out at you*

I haven't seen a post from you about wanting to hang out in a LONG time. I'm assuming you still have my correct email, but if you're using @electrondreams, then I haven't seen them. Try my LJ address, or @gmail.com. I don't think I've gotten anything from you since rae_la_fai's shower, and I know I had some scheduling conflict with that one. I've been ridiculously busy. It's only recently that I've had a little bit of spare time, on the weekends. I made a post a while back (not sure if you saw it) that I think I'd seen 6 people outside of my co-workers/employers and those who live in the same house as I do since the beginning of this year, and I felt like a social butterfly... I don't get out much. I'm not opposed to hanging out, though. I still think fondly of you and the coffee shop on the square.

And why in the world would I consider you in anything other than a positive light? Last I heard, we were getting along fine. Lack of communication on my part shouldn't be taken as lack of interest. Granted, I could see how it might come across that way, and for that I apologize. I work 2 (or 3, depending on how you look at it) jobs, and I'm going to school. Last I heard, you were in a somewhat similar boat. It may be hard to schedule getting together. However, as far as I know, I'm free the weekend of the 26th (Saturday all day, Sunday most of the day), if you wanna plan something. I would love to catch up. :)

[lord-ukko.livejournal.com]

Don't hold me to this but I think back in the day you actually added me to your friends list then I saw you had and added you to mine. Of course I basically never post so I can understand not remembering how we got on each others friends list. As to what keeps me coming back. I read your post and learn things I'd love to apply to my own life. Ways to handle things. Also I see a lot I would like to have in my life but can't at the moment so I guess you could say in some ways I'm living what I want thru you.

[bookofmirrors.livejournal.com]

:) I'm flattered. And I think I added you 'cause of some post you made, maybe to isarma's LJ? Or one of the pagan groups...

Anyway, I do wish you'd post more. :)

[jaguarraven.livejournal.com]

Though we have vastly different approaches to our lives, I love the fact that you are always trying to be a better person. I think it is one of the most amazing things about you.

Hugs!

[bookofmirrors.livejournal.com]

:) Thank you! And hugs back!

[luna-virgo.livejournal.com]

I added you because I had seen you on elorie's (http://www.livejournal.com/users/elorie) friends list, and we have some of the same interests. I like that you're willing to dig deep into psychological issues that many people would sweep under the carpet.

[bookofmirrors.livejournal.com]

Cool. Thank you. It's hard sometimes. Well, y'know... often. :)

Friends.

[walkingbear.livejournal.com]

You have to ask? :) Well, since you did...

I've known you for many years and though our relationship's been a bit rocky at times (understatement??) I value you as a close friend and member of my extended family.

Besides, you mark so well...

Re: Friends.

[bookofmirrors.livejournal.com]

Heh heh heh. You're another one (you and yours) that I haven't seen in ENTIRELY too long!!!

[allicat42.livejournal.com]

(Actually I think you kicked me off your friendslist the last time you cleaned it out. :( )

- Allison (who met you a couple years ago at one of Brian's parties and has also seen you at dreaming, etc.)

[bookofmirrors.livejournal.com]

Nothing personal. :) I still like you. :)