27th until 29th of Dec 2025 Mon Dec 29 2025, 8:04:04 pm CET OK, I have about (not even) 20 minutes to write something here. We are enjoying the evening, the dinner is already prepared and we are just waiting to serve it (having a glass of wine and some nice starters). We are still in holiday mood. So, here we go... We have enjoyed some interesting discussions lately about "friendship" and "being a friend". What does it really mean to be a friend? How do we define friendship? Is it about being there for each other in good times and bad? Is it about trust, loyalty, and support? Of course it is! Friendship has nothing to do with how often we meet or communicate, but more about the quality of the relationship. True friends are those who accept us for who we are, flaws and all, and who stand by us through thick and thin. They are the ones who make us laugh when we are feeling down, who listen to our problems without judgment, and who celebrate our successes with genuine joy. In a world that can often feel isolating and disconnected, friendship is a precious gift that we should cherish and nurture. Friendship doesn't require constant attention or validation; it thrives on mutual respect and understanding. So, let's take a moment to appreciate the friends we have in our lives, whether they are near or far, and to remember that true friendship is a bond that transcends time and distance. As soon as we start to compare friendships based on frequency of contact or superficial interactions, we risk losing sight of what truly matters in these relationships. In the age of social media and instant communication, it's easy to fall into the trap of equating friendship with the number of likes or comments we receive online, or with what was said in the latest direct message exchange. Some people base everything on this, making ridiculous comments like 'We're not friends anymore' just because 'you did this' or 'you didn't do that'. How unbelievably shallow can one be? True friendship is not about quantity, but quality. We had someone — I cannot believe it was someone we considered to be in our circle of friends — who suddenly decided to speak her mind. Never mind, just another idiot trying to feel important by creating drama where there is none. We simply cut all ties with this person as we have no time or energy to waste on such nonsense. Life is too short to be bothered by people who don't value true friendship. Anyway, I think you can see the theme here. Friendship is about supporting and accepting each other for who we are, and being there for each other. Unfortunately, people are pathetic by default, and those who are genuinely interested in giving and receiving are the exceptions. Fortunately, there are still some good people out there. Take our gentleman neighbour, for example, who has just turned 90. He returned with the nicest gift: a beautiful story that he wrote himself. He came to our door to give it to us in person. Now that gives me hope for humanity! Did you know that..? I try to find an interesting historical event that occurred on this day. Mon 29 Dec 2025, 7:39:57 pm CET Did you know that today in ... I don't have anything here today. Navigate back!