Taking Control
Sometimes I just have to scratch my head and ask, how in the hell do I get all caught up in some of the messes I find myself in? Basically, I’m a drama free kind of guy … don’t get me wrong, I do have my moments. Nonetheless, I tell you, some of the people that have crossed my path in the past three years ... I mean, only in stories would you even know about these individuals.
Now I’ve done some housecleaning … people housecleaning! That I NEEDED to do! There were individuals in my life that really needed to be let go. One in particular … Chris, very similar to Jon. Only difference, Chris got physical! He HAD to go! And there’s Michael … screwed up as hell and who happens to be Jon’s ex. Had to throw him out for disrespecting my home. As for the others, well, though they may have been my friends, most fled when life kinda tanked for me. The rest, they were basically just there … you know, they were just hang out people. Pretty much acquaintance material. I mean, they were fun, we had a lot of laughs, but in short, sometimes you just gotta move on. Now if I can ride my life of Jon, SWEET!
Back to why I get myself into these messes. I like having people in my life! I kind of grew up having lots of people around … my parents position in life drew a lot of people to our side and home. So this need, if you please, for connection and interaction has been a way of life for me.
Guess it’s time for me to say, that was back then. Today, I’m learning that you can’t be as open and as welcoming of people. Like my buddy said; “it’s better to have quality than quantity.” And I have to admit, he’s right! It’s time for me to prioritize my rules of engagement, which will filter out psychos. And according to my friend Georgie, Myrtle Beach is full of them ... GREAT!
On a happy note. The day ended with spending time with my buddy. Had dinner, chatted, did a little shopping … it was a nice end to a very rough start.
Until Tomorrow
Sometimes I just have to scratch my head and ask, how in the hell do I get all caught up in some of the messes I find myself in? Basically, I’m a drama free kind of guy … don’t get me wrong, I do have my moments. Nonetheless, I tell you, some of the people that have crossed my path in the past three years ... I mean, only in stories would you even know about these individuals.
Now I’ve done some housecleaning … people housecleaning! That I NEEDED to do! There were individuals in my life that really needed to be let go. One in particular … Chris, very similar to Jon. Only difference, Chris got physical! He HAD to go! And there’s Michael … screwed up as hell and who happens to be Jon’s ex. Had to throw him out for disrespecting my home. As for the others, well, though they may have been my friends, most fled when life kinda tanked for me. The rest, they were basically just there … you know, they were just hang out people. Pretty much acquaintance material. I mean, they were fun, we had a lot of laughs, but in short, sometimes you just gotta move on. Now if I can ride my life of Jon, SWEET!
Back to why I get myself into these messes. I like having people in my life! I kind of grew up having lots of people around … my parents position in life drew a lot of people to our side and home. So this need, if you please, for connection and interaction has been a way of life for me.
Guess it’s time for me to say, that was back then. Today, I’m learning that you can’t be as open and as welcoming of people. Like my buddy said; “it’s better to have quality than quantity.” And I have to admit, he’s right! It’s time for me to prioritize my rules of engagement, which will filter out psychos. And according to my friend Georgie, Myrtle Beach is full of them ... GREAT!
On a happy note. The day ended with spending time with my buddy. Had dinner, chatted, did a little shopping … it was a nice end to a very rough start.
Until Tomorrow
Hi! Your buddy is so right on the mark. I'm a people person and used to be just like you so I know how you feel. But, I too have learned that one must choose their friends carefully. Not everyone is fit for our lives and just being in their's won't change them. Therefore, be careful?
ReplyDeleteAlso, it is nice to see that you own up to your mistakes. This shows me that you've got character and that is one thing good folks like--not the ones that are out to cause pain and strife.
By the way, wonderful blog. My husband and I stop by daily to see if anything is new for us to enjoy reading. There are some things we didn't know and because of your blog we better understand our son and his life choices.
Thank you and keep up the good work.