tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2100862372880209397.post7896711267154206035..comments2024-03-28T20:33:30.788-07:00Comments on TIME FOR REFLECTIONS: Small TalkVictor S E Moubarakhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04280638667651857296noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2100862372880209397.post-44121323004651288192016-12-16T01:40:04.122-08:002016-12-16T01:40:04.122-08:00What a lovely thing to say. Thank you Caitlynne. Y...What a lovely thing to say. Thank you Caitlynne. You are a very kind and thoughtfull person. May God bless you and your family always.Victor S E Moubarakhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04280638667651857296noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2100862372880209397.post-64414461687728315462016-12-15T17:18:49.651-08:002016-12-15T17:18:49.651-08:00Whatever you say, Victor, I know that if you are i...Whatever you say, Victor, I know that if you are invited to parties, it is for that luminescence that lives in your beautiful heart. People may not know it, but their spirit would be aware that you carry in you a Light their souls need :)<br /><br />Caitlynne Gracehttps://writingonmyheart.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2100862372880209397.post-21782124119837251492016-12-15T14:57:53.753-08:002016-12-15T14:57:53.753-08:00Only joking ... honest!
Best wishes to you and yo...Only joking ... honest!<br /><br />Best wishes to you and your family, Victor, for Advent, a Blessed Christmas and a Splendid New Year.<br /><br />God bless.Victor S E Moubarakhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04280638667651857296noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2100862372880209397.post-4298820382141712142016-12-15T13:22:04.105-08:002016-12-15T13:22:04.105-08:00"and you pretend to be interested in the othe..."and you pretend to be interested in the other person as you make small talk with people who approach you and encroach your private space and ... I hate it."<br /><br />Forgive me Victor #1 but I find "IT" hard to believe that you would pretend to like anyone especially with you being so close to God's Shepherd, "I" meant 'Father Ignatius'... I'm sure that you would probably find a way to tell him and/or her a few good stories about "Jesus"... Right? LOL<br /><br />Happy third week of Advent. Victorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03500112959496831193noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2100862372880209397.post-30280409816224030362016-12-15T10:09:37.860-08:002016-12-15T10:09:37.860-08:00That last bit is certainly true. Many people are, ...That last bit is certainly true. Many people are, as you say, lonely and hurting, and just need a place to rest their hearts for a while. I really feel sorry for them. At parties I tend to introduce them to other lonely and hurting people so they can bother each other and leave me alone.<br /><br />Only joking ... honestly ... just joking.<br /><br />God bless you, Caitlynne.Victor S E Moubarakhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04280638667651857296noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2100862372880209397.post-12212493003340164832016-12-15T06:41:20.170-08:002016-12-15T06:41:20.170-08:00I hate parties like poison and avoid them like the...I hate parties like poison and avoid them like the plague, and for that I'm now known as anti-social. I think that label is unfair. Most people have pet peeves and mine just happens to be that I hate crowds, am very self-conscious, and must have my tongue stapled to my teeth because of my tendency to say the wrong things due to stress! Oh, and I despise small talk, never been good at that.<br /><br />But on the rare occasion that I cannot escape an invite, I grab a plate and proceed to stuff my face just so I am occupied doing something. But if someone comes forward to chat, I'm pretty skilful at turning the conversation to the person. And then, I'm safe, because despite all the loud laughs and pompous conversation starters, many people are just lonely and hurting, and just need a place to rest their hearts for a while.Caitlynne Gracehttps://writingonmyheart.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2100862372880209397.post-80201140361950019362016-12-13T00:50:59.158-08:002016-12-13T00:50:59.158-08:00Moi? Love parties? Oh non monsieur. I am totally u...Moi? Love parties? Oh non monsieur. I am totally unsociable and totally devoid of all prejudice; I dislike everyone equally.<br /><br />It's good to laugh, Manny. That crumb of cake kept moving slowly down her breast every time she breathed.<br /><br />You'll enjoy my next story about such parties - hopefully tomorrow.<br /><br />God bless you and your family.Victor S E Moubarakhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04280638667651857296noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2100862372880209397.post-48483754076614285782016-12-13T00:47:03.414-08:002016-12-13T00:47:03.414-08:00You're right, Cheryl. Unfortunately people are...You're right, Cheryl. Unfortunately people are uncomfortable talking about Jesus. Did you know that in the UK it is frowned upon to talk religion at work; and you could be fired? <br /><br />Merry Christmas to you and yours; and God bless.Victor S E Moubarakhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04280638667651857296noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2100862372880209397.post-62142332868596453832016-12-13T00:43:50.863-08:002016-12-13T00:43:50.863-08:00Yes it would be wonderful, Michael. But Christians...Yes it would be wonderful, Michael. But Christians are few and far between. Sadly.<br /><br />God bless you too, my friend. Victor S E Moubarakhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04280638667651857296noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2100862372880209397.post-13076069828394213062016-12-13T00:41:20.501-08:002016-12-13T00:41:20.501-08:00I know what you mean, Lulu. But sometimes it is di...I know what you mean, Lulu. But sometimes it is difficult to turn down an invitation; as you will see in my next story coming up.<br /><br />God bless you.Victor S E Moubarakhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04280638667651857296noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2100862372880209397.post-79664597673596679352016-12-12T19:12:20.889-08:002016-12-12T19:12:20.889-08:00LOL, Victor. Hilarious. If I were to pick that c...LOL, Victor. Hilarious. If I were to pick that crumb off her breast, I probably would have needed that divorce we argued over on the last post. Very funny. <br /><br />I must say, I do find your claim you're unsociable to be incredible. You are very sociable and I bet you love parties. ;)Mannyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15396201693030286919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2100862372880209397.post-55260024731857673182016-12-12T17:01:31.368-08:002016-12-12T17:01:31.368-08:00I hate the dishonesty and hypocrisy of such events...I hate the dishonesty and hypocrisy of such events, and I avoid them like the plague. I can't stand phonies and really dislike knowing I am talking to someone who is only talking to me because they feel they have to comply with some sort of obligation. I wholeheartedly agree with Michael. What if we discussed JESUS, the true reason for the season? What if we LIVED our lives focused on Him? What if we only did what Jesus did? What if we kept our minds on Him and eternity? Merry Christmas, Victor!Cherylhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01891257905649460436noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2100862372880209397.post-14943777135016534462016-12-12T16:20:59.625-08:002016-12-12T16:20:59.625-08:00Imagine, for a moment, that instead of small talk,...Imagine, for a moment, that instead of small talk, we all discussed Jesus at these parties!! Wouldn't that be wonderful! God Bless you!Michaelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11166363205001461183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2100862372880209397.post-21690538999963377242016-12-12T16:01:38.470-08:002016-12-12T16:01:38.470-08:00I had rather eat a plate of poop than go to those ...I had rather eat a plate of poop than go to those holiday parties such as you describe. Have better things to do!<br />Blessings!luluhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11520683067915486215noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2100862372880209397.post-65906185172536524602016-12-12T10:44:45.726-08:002016-12-12T10:44:45.726-08:00Glad you agree with me, Linda. I hate small talk t...Glad you agree with me, Linda. I hate small talk that leads to nowhere. I often like to say: Is that you talking or is it the echoes of my mind?<br /><br />God bless you and your family, Linda.Victor S E Moubarakhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04280638667651857296noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2100862372880209397.post-68382127873695085992016-12-12T10:42:33.837-08:002016-12-12T10:42:33.837-08:00I know exactly what you mean, Ceil. People minglin...I know exactly what you mean, Ceil. People mingling and making small talk. Like you, I don't like it when they talk about me; especially when people know me and I don't know them; or can't remember who they are.<br /><br />Please return in a few days. I have another story about a Christmas party.<br /><br />Happy Advent to you and your family. God bless.Victor S E Moubarakhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04280638667651857296noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2100862372880209397.post-17978750456780667392016-12-12T10:41:00.744-08:002016-12-12T10:41:00.744-08:00I do hate small talk and avoid those kind of dread...I do hate small talk and avoid those kind of dreaded venues like the plague ...<br /><br />;-{Linda Stollhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15568264417855502332noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2100862372880209397.post-74965226188998205822016-12-12T08:40:10.906-08:002016-12-12T08:40:10.906-08:00Hi Victor! A timely post for me. I just attended a...Hi Victor! A timely post for me. I just attended a Christmas party yesterday, and I was kind of dreading it. I think more and more, I'm becoming a social recluse. It turned out fine, I think my worry about it was worse than the reality.<br />I am endlessly interested in people's stories, so as long as they'll talk about themselves, I'm fine. If the conversation switches over to me, I do stumble a bit. <br />Sadly, the only wine available was chardonnay, which I do not like. Oh well. I got through without hitting the floor, which was probably good. Very good actually.<br />Happy third week of Advent!<br />CeilCeilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06293917798735764739noreply@blogger.com