An important part of what makes us who we are is the connections we make, the relationships we have and friendships that we cultivate along our life journey.  With the internet, our connections span the globe... and bring us within 6-pixels of separation or less.  So friends, networks, mentors blah blah blah... you get the point.
 
Those of us in the Hip World of Oriental Dance/Music really are a special breed.  Generally speaking, when we meet, we become instant friends on some level.  I love that. 
 
It's interesting when I think about the relationships in my life.  I do consider myself to be lucky to have all the friends that I do; so diverse, so different & so unique.  Each has it's own story of how the friendship began and a wonderful story of evolution into what it is today.  These stories are a treasure to me, rich in memories that weave a colorful tapestry in my world.  My world is a happy place, most of the time.  (cue melodramatic music)
 
Everyone makes mistakes, has an error in judgement or really just flubbs up.  I've done it, you've done it... Goodness knows we all have our moments.  It is in those moments of adversity, that a person's true character is revealed.  Sometimes that revelation really SUCKS!!
 
So, do I sound bitter today?  Does it sound like I'm bitching?  Maybe Dilara just got her feeling hurt?  Hummmmm..... 
 
Bitter -- No, I'm too sweet to be bitter ;)
 
Bitching -- nah
 
Lucky -- You bet!
 
Occasionally you run into someone who is not the person you thought them to be.
 
So with a smile I wave goodbye, pull the knife from my back & know that I am the luckiest girl in the world... and if the world is feeling a little cold, I have the most wonderful tapestry to keep me warm.