"Actions speak louder than words."

Ok, so...

You know this saying?

"Actions speak louder than words."

I have always been a huge advocate for this statement. You can lie through your teeth as much as you want, but the way you really feel becomes painfully clear through the way you act. Unless you have an incredible poker face, and so few of us do, it's out there for the world to see, whether we like it or not.

If someone likes you, you usually know because of the way they act around you - a hand-on-the-shoulder here, a gentle caress-of-the-small-of-the-back there. I playful laugh. I hug that lingers. Everything you do gives it away, and you can't help it. That desire to be near that person overwhelms all the other senses. It's impossible to do anything else than whatever that little thing you can do is to just be near them for a second. We all like to think that we are so in control of ourselves. In control of how we feel. In control of what we do. What we say. But actions speak louder than words, and they &%$! us in the ass every single time.

Obviously, this isn't only true with crushes, obsessions, or love - it's the same thing when someone is mad at you. A brooding stare. Crossed arms. You don't need to say anything at all,  because your actions are speaking up for the words you aren't saying.

The reason I say this is to point out the fact that if you are feeling a certain way, you might as well just say it...people know anyway lol. My friend, "rough patch with girlfriend" guy? He knew. He was aware. However, this is why I also think it's mutual, even if he isn't in a position to act on it right now. He's cuddly and likes to have late night chats...or at least he did. I have a feeling he will make it into here again at some point.

So, you know something! It's the holidays! Tell someone how you feel! There is no greater time of the year for love (but not hate..the thing I said about being mad? Don't go there. Be nice!)

Deckin' the halls,

 - Jenn