3 years ago
Wednesday, January 5, 2011
A new year
Wow, I can't believe its a new year already. 2010 seemed to just fly by. I'm pretty sure I didn't do any resolutions last year, and if I did its fairly safe to say they were abandoned before January 31. Other than striving to be a better person this year, I am not making any. Besides, being a better me seems like a lot of work. A few months back I had a falling out with a someone I considered a good friend. She let me know what a crappy person I was, and that its no wonder I couldn't keep a long term friendship. Saying all of this, after I had spent many beautiful summer nights including her on my nightly running so she could talk out her marital and personal problems with someone who would listen, when all I really wanted to do was throw on my Ipod and clear my thoughts for the day. All because I didn't completely agree with how she was going about all of these changes. Its her life and her business, I was just trying to make her see things from a different view, not trying to change her mind, but make her see the bigger picture. I thought thats what friends do. But whatever, glad to be rid of that crazy train quite honestly. But still, it did leave me feeling bad and made me think. I have one friend in my life from way back when that knows me better than I know myself at times and that loves me for me and all of my crazy ways. But only one. And if not for her persistence, I'm sure I wouldn't be so lucky to have her in my life still. I make friends easily, I always have. But I don't keep them easily. I'm not sure why, I guess I just get lazy in meeting halfway?? Then before I know it, time has gone by and I feel its a little late to make that call. I don't mean to, and my intentions are always good. I just let people slip through the cracks of my life I guess. While, I definitely don't think I am a horrible person, I'm not a great friend. So I think that in striving to be a better person that includes being a better friend. So heres to a better me, and good luck to all of you and your resolutions. Happy New Year everyone.
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7 comments:
Dusty you are an awesome person. And at the end of the day the only people you have to please and be completely loyal to are your family. Your husband and your kids are really your best friends and they all think you're perfect just the way you are!
A true friend loves you as you are, because none of us are perfect.
Plus who has time for high maintenance friends? I think my best friends are the ones that I can go months/years without talking to and then when we do find a moment, we pick right up where we left off.
Love ya!
I agree w/what she said. High maintenance friends are not good friends. I have a lifetime best friend too. We couldn't be more different but live vicariously through each other. The only friends worth the effort are the ones that require none.
Good riddance and welcome the alone recharge time you just gained back.
Dusty, you are the sweetest person EVER! I'm sorry that you had a so-called "friend" do that to you. Don't let it get the best of you. You're a great person and friend to those who matter!
I love the saying by Dr. Seuss..."Be who you are and say what you feel because those who mind don't matter and those who matter don't mind".
Sure love ya!
Jennie
Miss you! Does this mean we can see you more? Even if we are technically family...ja.ja. Happy New Year. I enjoy your blog posts, but I think we need a girls night or date soon.
I'm glad you are out of that situation. I have to mention that you are a fabulous friend, even if we are sisters. I think most women only have one or two super great friends and they usually are the ones who you can go without talking to for months on end and then picl right back up where you left off. Especially, since we all have families to take care of. You are a special person and I am so glad you are part of my life!
Dusty, I am lucky to have you both as a friend and a member of my family. And I love you dearly as both.
Don't we have a family party coming up soon or something? I feel like I haven't seen you in a long time.
I think you are adorable Dusty, you have always supported my family stuff and I appreciate that so much! We should all decide to get together as family more often, that should be our new years resolution! Love you Jane
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