Comments on: Where’s Your Companion?

By: Sloane Berrent

Sloane Berrent — Mon, 17 Aug 2009 06:24:15 +0000

John – Thanks for leaving a comment. And I totally hear you about not having a lot of room to read blogs – the fast that you came across mine and read it is just awesome. Thank you. I hope you’ll come back to visit!

It’s really amazing all the ways our networks bring us together – in this case Kiva. Will be more active on your Lending Group once I’m back in the US with better internet access.

By: John Colson

John Colson — Sun, 16 Aug 2009 22:47:07 +0000

By the way, thanks for joining our Uplift for Self-sufficiency group…:)

By: John

John — Sun, 16 Aug 2009 22:42:56 +0000

Personally, I had to laugh when you mentioned Egypt and Morrocco. Having lived in Egypt for a number of years, you could not be more right!
There are many other things that are not popular to say, but are true nonetheless. People in the West have an issue with truth, though…
I was impressed by everything that I saw here today. Wonderful job and best of luck with your next step..and your search for the lucky guy.
I rarely ever take the time to read a blog of any kind; glad I got a snapshot into how you are living your life. Continue to be unapologetic…

By: nic oliver

nic oliver — Thu, 13 Aug 2009 15:50:52 +0000

In the UK, the next question would be

” Are you …..ummm….you know…. uhhhh, do you prefer women?”

It’s sad that this assumption is made if someone is not in a relationship!

great blog, Sloane, glad I’ve found it, I’ve linked to it from mine!

Have a great day

Nic

By: Sloane Berrent

Sloane Berrent — Thu, 13 Aug 2009 12:40:43 +0000

See Nicky, it’s this advice I’m missing most from you! Where’s my NP fix when I need it! Back in LA in October, can’t wait to see you (and your new place!) then.

By: Sloane Berrent

Sloane Berrent — Thu, 13 Aug 2009 12:38:20 +0000

Drew – I know, it’s a compliment! It would be strange if people were like “Oh yeah, you’re alone, I get it!” I’m not worried, everything this year has been happening for a reason, that will too.

I’m totally installing disqus. I know, I know. I have SO many things I want to do to “step” up the blog a bit. I have a dear friend in the states making some changes for me and then I’m going to do a full site redesign as soon as I hit American soil! Email me other suggestions if you have them!

By: Sloane Berrent

Sloane Berrent — Thu, 13 Aug 2009 12:35:05 +0000

Thanks Laura! I love all the posts on your blog too. I actually feel like we DO have conversations all the time because of it! But laughing in person is a must! I will be in NYC definitely for a day in October, quick trip, but love to meet you then. Of course, I’ll be back later in the fall too (I’m sure) and you’re on my list for sure! You’re right, the leaving part is hard! I have a super hard time saying goodbye to things – something I didn’t quite realize about myself until this year when it seems I’ve constantly been saying hello and goodbye.

By: Sloane Berrent

Sloane Berrent — Thu, 13 Aug 2009 12:32:52 +0000

Adam – So cool you found my blog. Definitely let me know what I can do to help ease the transition if you’re placed in the Philippines. It’s a big country but a small world and I have friends all over the country now who can help get you settled and provide a little break from the field when you need it!

By: Sloane Berrent

Sloane Berrent — Thu, 13 Aug 2009 12:31:10 +0000

Andrew – I have no doubt your princess is eating a chocolate bar and tweeting right now! I will dance up at a storm at your someday wedding – in the meantime, keep doing exactly what you’re doing and be on the path you’re on. Miss you terribly!!!

By: Andrew Seely

Andrew Seely — Thu, 13 Aug 2009 09:06:44 +0000

Loving and then losing is never easy. I’ve been there myself. For when you love you give pieces of yourself, pieces that you freely give because you care so deeply. While in love those pieces, although not yours any longer, remain near. When separated from love those pieces are forfeited, never coming back. Pieces of yourself once held dear, now gone. It is a painful experience and only time heals, a slow, labor intensive healing process one that knows no formula or secret, individual and intimate.

I do believe in love. I do believe in giving freely. I do hold on to hope. That one day I will find someone to give so generously to, yet they will equally give as much. Though that doesn’t make things easier waiting for that day. I must own who I am, and the place that I find myself.

It is comforting to know that others feel similar to myself.

Thank you for your thoughts, thank you for your transparency and thank you most for being exactly who you are.