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I suppose the first thing someone will think is, why is this here? Where did these thoughts come from? Well here is the story behind this page, as well as my definition of a friend. (at the end of this page) 5/08' - This page was revised, and things taken off it. In a nutshell, people complain about a lot of things in life. Their relationships, their job, "I have no life" crap. Things can always be worse. In a nutshell every now and then you meet somebody, that you click with. They seem to think like you, and get along great. However, now and then the situation does not turn out right. Maybe it turns out, it's all about them, or you give; they take; the end? Sometimes, you have to cut the rope. Sometimes because it's not so obvious, sometimes because it's a blatently bad thing. When you start getting hurt, or mad it's time to be a bastard or bitch. Nobody is worth gett8ng hurt over. If you think, your life is bad? Then think some more................... Think about this? Do you have cancer? Did you have a stroke? Do you have MS, CP, Hepatitis, HIV, a heart problem, renal failure, or any one of thousands of other debilitating diseases? Don't even say that happens when you get older. I have taken care of everything from the 6 month old with brain cancer, to the 6 year old run over by a car, a 7 year old suffocated to death, and people with rectal and/or breast cancer before the age of 31. They didn't even get to experience "LIFE". This isn't 1950 it's 2007'. Do you have a job that's secure, and you won't be laid off and be jobless? What's worse? A trailer? An apartment? or Homeless? Instead of people dwelling on the worst, think of the positives. It can get or be worse!! I am not even remotely a saint or know it all by any means. I would be lying if I said I never had these thoughts myself at some point. I have on multiple occasions wanted to wear a T-shirt, which reads; "Nice guys finish last........ So I am going to try out nasty!" However, I realized myself things can always be worse. There have been times in the past when I was glad I didn't have; or wished I didn't have a significant other. I am sure people hate the "Patience is a virtue" Saying. (Piers Plowman' (1377) by William Langland) However, after seeing it and being there myself, I have another thought. "Better to wait for the right, then rush into the wrong." When rushed into the wrong, it can be brutal. Last this brings me to my friends thing. Everybody claims, oh yeah I know him/her, they are a friend of mine. Yet are they a true friend? There is a difference. I could tell you there are countless numbers of people, that probably claim they are my friend. However, it is probably more like an aquaintence. We also can't be friends with everybody. God knows I have tried and it doesn't work. Personalities are different, and people are different. One person who grates on my nerves, may be somebody else's best friend. The fact is there is a difference between friends; a true friend or an acquaintance. A true friend is hard to find, so if you think you have one or can make one don't bail on them. I would do anything for a true friend myself, but it works both ways. As the saying goes, screw me once or twice shame on you. Screw me a third time shame on me. You get what you give. (See below) |
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A friend is somebody you get along with regardless of the situation. A friend is somebody you can depend on in bad & good times. A friend never tells you what to do, instead they offer ideas and suggestions. A friend is always truthful to you. A friend is somebody that you can trust, and believe what they tell you. A friend will always listen to you, and you can listen to them. A friend does not ignore a friend, or blow them off. A friend is someone that doesn't take out their frustrations on you. A True friend is somebody that can do all of these things, and realizes when things are not right attempts to corrrect them between the two of you. Last - Ask your self this? If you think someone is or can be a true friend......... would they do the same for you? Ricky G. 12-16-2007' |