I text tiny a minute later. MADE NEW GAY FRIEND. And he texts back PROGRESS!!!

Now, I don't believe in doing hugs halfway. I can't stand people who try to hug without touching. A hug should be a full embrace - as I wrap my arms around Tony, I am not just holding him, but also trying to lift off his troubles for a moment so that the only thing he can feel is my presence, my support.

Let me hold on to this the way it was, before I knew anything else.

Knowledge is the only thing I take with me when I go.

It's the way you say thank you like you're genuinely thankful. I have never met anyone else who does that on a regular basis.

But if I didn’t want to be alone, then why didn’t I want to be with anyone else?

i have to cross the river of extreme awkwardness in order to get to the paradise on the other side.