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-.- Incredible that an old man like me still learns new stuff...
I was really down for some reason I dont want to explain, and then Vim signed online... Just to talk to someone who means something to me cheered me really up. I didnt even have to talk about my problem. My mood just lightened up like dry hay.
Somehow it seems that friends are still the most important thing in life. I miss a partner a lot, but a good friend can replace it... okay, not really replace it. But it helps you a lot just to know that there is someone out there who cares about you and will always care about you.
I think the internet starts leaving major traces in my life. I have many friends in my real life, but they cant always be there for you, even if they want. Of course, this is not different on the internet, but it makes things much easier.
When does a friend start being a friend? It's hard to say... People say you cant make actual friends on the internet, but i did (even though it's "only" 3 or 4), so i know it better. Though i think people get to know me in a different way then IRL. They dont see me, they (usually) dont have prejudice... they like me for the way I am, which is the way it should be.
On the other hand I act different when i am online... it is hard to tell what exactly is different. I just know it is this way. So the people get to know me in a different way... Do they like my other self, or do they like me? I dont think anyone can answer this question unless you have met them both online and IRL. I am still worried about loosing friend by meeting them. On the other hand the friendship can also be improved that way...
Why is it "in real life" anyway... I mean, you are a real person, and you are talking to other real persons. Thats something I'll probably never understand.
Arkless was the first person that i got to know online and later met IRL. We plan to meet again, and i think in this case our friendship has been improved. I'll meet sweetkitty as well soon, and I'm planning to meet someone i got to know on Cabal... and, of course, I'll try to meet someone special person I met on Gaia (major priority).
I got to know all those people in different situations, and i think after that I will be able to tell whether it is always good to meet someone in your real life... or if it is sometimes better to just not get too close to each other. Still, forbidden fruits are the most tasty one.
I just wrote 90% nonsense, and you're still reading, so you are probably laughing your a** off xDDD geez... Thats it for now. Stay tuned.