Friend/s, where art thou?

Some friends are really just acquittances. Are they really friends? My expectations of a "friend":

• Say hello even if there is nothing else to say
• Lets you know that you are not forgotten
• Provide an ear to listen
• Does not presume they know
• Even if they know, they will still hear you out
• Not judgmental
  
• Sympathetic to you whichever way
• Gives no advice unless asked for
• Advise only if absolutely necessary
• Boost your morale before you feel down
• Boost your morale when you are down
• Finds the good bit in your picture even if the picture really sucks
• Thanks you for the smallest of things, even if there really was nothing to thank for
• Appreciates you for who you are, not who you should be
• Reminds you constantly that you are a friend indeed
  

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There's more but that is all i feel like rambling for now.
Just feeling pathetic.

Ramble on Extremes

Heart-moving poems...
Songs that being a tear to the eye...
Paintings that stirs emotions...

What do these have in common?
For what I can see, these stem from the two extremes in emotions i.e. Joy and Despair. Eric Clapton's a smash hit Tears in Heaven, was the grieving father's tribute to Conor Clapton, who died in an accident. Some of Vincent Van Gogh's best known works were in the final two years of his life, when he suffered from recurring bouts of mental disorder.

Coupled with talent, these people produced works that are highly regarded, and in cases where art is involved, given a high monetary value though unfortunately it is usually after the demise of the creator.

I have the extremes (note: not at the same time), but not the talent... so nothing to give to the world but this stupid blog entry.

What does it take?

Q: How difficult can it be to hold a meeting?
A: As difficult as getting the commitment.

If its not part of their job scope (i.e. they don't get damned for not attending) and if they are not paid for it, might as well ask for the moon. You are more likely to get the moon.