I was talking with my friend Dianna White the other day while we were driving and we started talking about how moms know everything. I mean everything. Like how your not ok when you say you are. And how you did something bad just by looking at you. In this case, it was not in a negative sense that we were talking about it, but rather how it can often be a relief that they know somethinge is up.
Anyways, I was thinking about that recently because I have another friend who recently noticed that I can often finish her sentences, or decipher what she is saying when she has food in her mouth, or translate her gestures to meaning. This person and I have not known each other our whole lives, but there is a connection in us that allows me to understand her. I know when she is bothered most and I can tell even when she only allows a flicker of emotion to cross her face that something is wrong.
Today I realized it again with someone else. Someone who I have known longer than anyone on this campus. This person came up to my office to do something class-related and they didnt even get a word out, but was thinking of how to word the question when I told them where they could find the form that would solve the unspoken question. With suprise in thier eyes, and a sad smile they whispered "wow you read my mind".
It hit me that I will always be able to decipher this person. Just like my mom can read me like a book, I have that ability with some people.
What a powerful thing. And with that comes the ability to hurt someone like never before. You know thier weaknesses and I guess with close relationships comes that trust and hope that they will never use those bullets against you.
On a different note, Pete Yorn and Scarlett Johanson (dont like her as an actress however) have teamed up to make possibly one of my favorite albums. Look it up, buy it. It is beautiful and has been on repeat for about a month in my room. Its called "Breakup" and no its not all sad broken hearted songs.