tell it like it is

This has been the year of brutal honesty. Coming face to face with some real life problems and learning to live with those who pull no punches. Problem is, I think I like it. I've grown up with so much avoidance and pussyfooting around that I rather enjoyed the smack in the face of reality. It woke me up. This past year I've met two people who are exceedingly frank about their feelings about life and others. As I've grown older, I've come to realize that I appreciate the lack of game playing. They know what they know and they aren't going to sweeten it up on my behalf. So far from the person I am. I would poke a hot stick in my eye before I'd offend someone. But that isn't always the best solution to a situation. I admire the stick pokers. While I may cringe at their frankness, I find solace in their honesty.