CS Lewis"
-AFFECTION: Affection is modest-even furtive and shame-faced
-FRIENDSHIP: In a circle of true friends each man is simply what he is :stands for nothing but himself
-EROS: "being in love" It is useless to try to separate lovers by proving to them that their marriage will be an unhappy one. This is not only because they will disbelieve you. But even if they believed, they would be dissuaded. Eros never hesitates to say 'Better this than parting'But Eros, HONOURED WITHOUT RESERVATION AND OBEYED UNCONDITIONALLY, BECOMES A DEMON.
-CHARITY: A Garden will not fence and weed itself, nor prune its own fruit trees, nor roll and cut its own lawns. It will remain a Garden, as distinct from a wilderness, ONLY IF SOMEONE DOES ALL THESE GOOD THINGS TO IT. "

Hmm just a few thoughts
I'm not a "trophy" to be shown off and put on the shelf when the show is over-
I'm not a toy to be played with when one is bored and then discarded when my shiny new allure wears off
I'm not a door mat that someone can walk on anytime they feel like it just because I'm welcoming
I'm not a punching bag ...even though I'll roll with them if they come my way
My friendliness shouldn't be misconstrued with being a flirtatious bimbo
A smile and kindness does not equal being aloof
Finally-
I'm not defined by my occupation....It just happens to be something I love and hopefully I'm good at.
What I am.....So much more than what I'm given credit/respect for ............