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J.R., you sure are on this website a lot. I don’t know if I’ve ever been as active as you! Do you guys read my messages? Marlo, how did you know about Coral Reef? Now I’m the famous one, LOL. And J.R., you don’t need to worry. As long as you’re being genuine and kind, I think you will find it a little difficult to be rude. There is a fine line between being empathetic and being a pushover. I’m still trying to find it now, seeing what points it is I must open my heart, and what times I should just laugh it off. But the point is, please don’t go through life too focused on being offensive or not. In this day and age,  there are a lot of people who are looking for reasons to be offended. Be yourself, and to some people, that will be “offensive” also known as “too much.” or “extra” or “loud” Whatever it is, rock it. Your tribe is out there waiting for you, and not watered down you. The real you.

And what Marlo said–it is a great quality. If you can make personal connections to what people are talking about, I find that it means that not only are you actively listening, but also you are putting yourself in their own shoes. That’s what I would like a friend to do! Some people call it self-centered but I call it empathy.

Okay, now… about the characters. Yeah, his characters can be so awesome. I wish I could meet Malik! Or Amber, but she might be mean to me. Wanna know who I really want to meet? Roddy. Ugh, one of my favorite characters ever. If you could hang out with one Gordon Korman character for a day, who would you pick? (And anyone reading this please answer too! Marlo! Gord! Raymond, even!)

Be blessed,

Jade