In which Demi chooses her words carefully.

From http://icanread.tumblr.com/

I think this image is excellent. And kindof perfectly summarises what I keep boomeranging back to (unintentionally) on this blog. And really, is the whole point of this blog.

Communicating. Saying something. To get what's in you, out of you, in a way that does your thoughts, feelings and ideas justice.

A single word can change your world. Imagine that.

We never discuss the courage needed to say the words though. Because what we want to say isn't always nice. And you can harm as much as you can help with words. And you can tip a delicate balance one way or another, until it falls and changes forever. And it can take time.

'I love you' is one of my favourite things to say. The important thing though, is to not say it unless you mean it. The three words represent a feeling I can barely contain in my entire body - a feeling I want to share, and see reflected in the people I say it to. I think it's a beautiful thing to hear and to tell. And even if it's not fully reciprocated, it doesn't really matter. Because there's nothing better than letting someone know that they are truly appreciated. Friend, lover, family - it doesn't matter who it is. If you mean it, say it.

So to those of you I have told, and to those I am still working up the courage to tell:

Lolz. Perhaps I should change that to 'I otterly love you'. Before someone gets some ideas... *ahem* my Strawberry Cheesecake and/or Fryn.... xo.