What kind of friend are you?

Whenever I flip through magazines that have those "What kind of friend are you?" quizzes or articles, I don't even bother reading them. Though friends rely on each other for different things -- whether to make them laugh, have a good time with, or just to be with because they can't find anyone else (it happens!) -- over the past few years I've grown accustomed to being:

THE GIRL YOU CAN 'DEPEND ON' FOR ADVICE & HELP.

Maybe it's because I have a hard time saying 'no' to people, or maybe it's because I really do care about my friends, but whenever someone's in a pickle, needs help on a school project, or needs love life advice, I'm there in a heartbeat.

I've found that some take it over for their advantage, though. I have one friend that I've known for years that I do love and who I have the most random of times with, and yet, everytime we talk on the phone, the conversation revolves around her primarily. Whenever I try to shift the focus toward me, I automatically get the feeling that she is disinterested and wants to go back to her. So that's why I've resorted to quick little witty comments about my life, in order for her to feel like she knows me just a little.

Recently, the inner details of my love life were revealed to my closest group of friends over dinner (hope that didn't ruin anyone's appetite). Since then, this aforementioned friend has taken it upon herself to multiply her love life questions by 5. Whether she thinks it's because it wouldn't be fair to judge her based on my experience or because she considers me some expert on the subject (which, trust, I am not), phone call conversations now rely upon which guy to pursue, which guy really likes her, and how she should treat them.

It gets ridiculously tiring after a while, but at the same time I can't help but feel flattered that a friend would disclose so much information and trust in me. So, for now, I don't mind being that kind of friend.

What kind of friend do you consider yourself to be, and is there anything you'd want to change about that?

better than coffee #02 & the letter 'L'

Ah, I'm a day late in my 'better than coffee' list! It's been hard managing my time lately with school and social things, so that's why I've been M.I.A. lately (and no, I don't mean the singer!). So I decided to combine a 'better than coffee' list with a meme I was tagged in by Fab Brunette, which is to list 10 loveable things about the letter 'L'.

It was a toughie, but here goes!

1. Love
A little predictable, but who doesn't love love? Having that amore in your life just spruces things up, can make you feel like a better version of who you are -- or maybe just bring out the true you. Love can come in so many forms, and it's a beautiful thing to share.



2. Letters
I still haven't gotten over the excitement of getting something in the mail for me. Opening up that envelope and seeing a card/letter/whatnot inside feels me with glee, and I hope snailmail never goes out of style!



3. Lips
Whether it's putting some lipgloss on my own lips or being attached to a lovely pair of lips for a luscious kiss (wow, that's a lot of l's in that sentence), I love me a pair of lips!



4. Lindor Chocolates
And I love putting these chocolates in my mouth and licking my lips with satisfacation. I crave these things like nobody's business!



5. Leighton Meester
Whether she's being Queen B or just her regular self, she's got a style that I admire.



6. Lashblast Mascara
One of my favourite drugstore mascaras from Covergirl, I love the huge wand and how nice it makes my lashes look!



7. L.A.M.B.
Gwen Stefani and I have one thing in common -- our love and appreciation for Japanese culture. So her line of clothing, purses, and perfumes is something I drool over, even if the only thing I own from her is a Harajuku Lovers perfume!



8. Lauren Conrad
So many love to hate her, but I have to admire her for getting what she wants -- her own clothing line -- while having the cameras on her 24/7. Plus the drama that revolves around her life is definitely my guilty pleasure!



9. Long Weekends
Having just had a week off from school, I realized that happiness can come in the form of an extra day off from school/work/etc. Long weekends usually mean more time with family/friends/loved ones or can just mean an extra day to browse videos on Youtube. Either way, long weekends rock.



10. Life
It's something that some take for granted, and it's something that can feel like it's in pieces. But I wouldn't be able to finish off this list without mentioning life itself. Embrace it, fill it up with things you love most, because you've only got one (life)!



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