Thursday, December 18, 2014

The Blame Game

Sure, let's play this game. Just a reminder though, whoever wins or whatever happens, it will be your loss and not mine.

Sometimes we encounter people who are okay when they are in a good mood then suddenly shuns the whole world when they feel bad. They feel like they are the center of the universe; that when they don't feel good about something — or someone — everyone else should never be happy. It would've been easy to just shrug it off if they were children. But, lo and behold, in the age when we suppose one has already matured — especially when it comes to dealing with people — they still lack the emotional quotient of a well and healthy adult to actually keep good relationships with other people, whether it be professional, intimate or casual.

When people start blaming you for petite things or matters that should never be taken seriously (because they're too damn petite!) I believe you should just ignore it. The mere fact that these people take offense from things which are not even offensive means that they should not be considered as people worth wasting your time with. Heck, they can't even tell whether you're telling a joke or a sarcastic remark.

In my twenty-three years of existence, I have learned from the various people I met how to handle each unique person. I have also learned how to hone friendships that will last a lifetime. I believe I have a very small circle of friends who will always have my back and vice-versa. And I have kept more friends who I can surely trust even though we're far apart. Seriously, I don't think I have the time to waste on people who cannot take a simple joke (which might not even be directed to them). If we cannot laugh at each other without getting offended, then I guess you're off the list.

So yeah, sure! Blame me for stupid and petite things — which did not even concern you in the first place. Just keep thinking that the world revolves around you. Soon enough, you'll figure out that it doesn't...and I assure you, it would be a big slap in the face. Life's a b--ch. Deal with it.

Saturday, December 13, 2014

Likes And Un-likes

It's funny how you find a person likable but you do not feel any romantic feelings toward this person. And then there are people who you find really annoying but when something unpleasant happens to them you can't help but be concerned.

My emotions have been stirred once more — unfortunately. I met someone who I found quite interesting but this person seems to start getting on my nerves. This person is quite indecisive and finicky. Also, this person asks for advice but never follows them. Always looking at "how about me?" than the bigger picture. Cannot even answer a simple yes-or-no question straight. Decides to stop doing certain things but keeps on doing them. It's just too much for me to manage.

I don't exactly understand what goes on in the minds of such people. Why would they ask for advice which they will never follow? When you ask them what they want, they will just throw the question back at you to hear what you would say. If your answer doesn't match their taste they'll give excuses; if you reply the opposite they would still find an excuse not to accept it.

But the worst part is that you get too concerned for your own good. Honestly, I think it's scary. I couldn't even be that concerned about myself that it's crazy how it is possible that I could be so with another person. If I could only find some reason to like the likable other person more than this person then this would not have been too complicated.

I wonder if there is something like "the art of un-liking". If there is I'm definitely going study it so hard I'd un-like that person in one snap of a finger.

This is some serious business I should try to resolve. I honestly did not expect such circumstances to happen, especially that I'm in a foreign land. It was highly unlikely for my emotions to be so suddenly stirred by strangers or people I haven't been with for a long time. But since it's already here, then might as well just face it.