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Just an update

Wed Mar 14, 2007, 10:19 PM
  • Mood: Disgust
  • Listening to: Brand New - Degausser


Figured I better update this thing. Things are going pretty good. My attempt at creating my own new role at the company has been working really well as I am now spending more time working on projects and designing things for bigger clientèle rather than simple prepress operation. I am spending a LOT more time at work and seem to be MUCH busier however it makes the day go by faster and since it's work I actually enjoy doing it doesn't bother me much at all.

I have been noticing a few new things about myself that is bothering me. Things such as: I find myself trying to "buy friendship" with people. I like to consider everyone as a friend and have no problem helping them out in whatever way I can but I'm beginning to wonder if the only reason a majority of people are my friends simply for that fact. Here is a really good example: I used to have a friend that no matter what he did, everyone he knew always wanted to come hang out with him. Even when all he did was sit at his house! There was CONSTANTLY a friend of his with him or trying to get a hold of him so they could come hang out too. I'm am largely curious as to what he did/is doing that makes people always want to be involved with him. Besides my brothers I can look back and every situation that got me a new friend involved me doing something for them or buying something or offering some sort of object or service. It's not something I can really rely upon and it's beginning to bug me pretty bad

I want to know why I feel like if I don't offer my help/service/money then nobody would accept me or want me to be around.... wow even reading this as I type is bothering me

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:iconhsupertiger:
you know, i kind of had the same problem. i used to give a lot (time/money/little gifts) to my friends, which i didn't really mind for a while, because i didn't really expect anything back. but it does take a lot out of you, sometimes. eventually, my friendships evened out time--i think i've just whittled down my list of friends to people who i know actually care about me. and because we care, we naturally want to help each other out. there may mean fewer friends, but they're people that i know that i can count on, which is really what friendship supposed to be about, right?

anyway, i like you because you're a good person, and it doesn't matter if you do anything specifically for me. :)
:iconbnlake:
:D I'm so special :)

I guess I'm just really curious as to how some people naturally have the ability to have people cling to them. More so the process than the actually fact they have so many people...

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:iconcoreyb:
Funny you as that question. I had a friend ask me the same thing just the other day.

I have a lot of friends, but only a couple of very close friends. I am a very honest person. I don't mince words with people. No sugar coating, but no extra harshness either. People generally try the best they can.

I spend my time enjoying my friendships when I want to, not always when they "need" or "want" me. However, I also give time to just help, even when people don't ask. I pay attention to their needs and not focus on myself all of the time.

I almost never give gifts and NEVER loan or give money! Money and gifts never make real friends. It only creates dependence. Once in a while I will pick something up for one of my close friends, but it is something that will mean something to them, not "buy" their friendship.

I think it helps too to look at the kind of people you are seeking out as friends... are they really quality people with their eyes focused on the future, society, other people, business, etc. Those are the kind of people who are true. I am just rambling about what I know from experience.

Anyway, best of luck with your company. The marketing industry in Utah is a tough world. I am in it as well and there is plenty of room for all of us. :D Keep you eye focused on your goal.
:iconbnlake:
wow I really appreciate you reading my journal and even more so for responding with such detail! I am beginning to learn the value of never buying or loaning things to people and when I do buy gifts for friends that it has a deep purpose.

:D Thanks for the response

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Your lack of planning does not constitute and emergency on my part

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