I deserve this shit..

There is a fine line between being a good friend/person and just doing things to make sure everyone is happy. I hate drama, I hate conflict and I especially hate wasting time over petty little things... so why does this exist? Because we care too much about what people think of us. We're too worried that we're stepping on people's toes that everyone else is happy but US. In retrospect, all those people with whom my reputation I've tried to save, aren't even important to me. I've seen a quote around facebook before about worrying about your CHARACTER vs your REPUTATION.. and I think about it often. There is often a REPUTATION that's been built around our TRUE characters and unfortunately some people don't take the time to differentiate the two, and those that do, are the ones that matter.

Imagine trying to make every flippin' person in the world happy and always seeking approval from other people (ESP. people who DON'T seek approval from you for their actions)... we're the ones who get the short end of the stick... and for what?! And I'm not saying be a heartless bastard who goes around doing whatever they want without regard for ANYONE, but take a second to think about whose opinion really matters to you... and for me I can count them on 10 fingers or less.

So this year, I am taking chances and doing what I want, especially things I haven't done because other people stood in my way. It's knowing our standards and what we freakin' deserve... and letting the rest fall by the wayside. Really, because I don't need to waste my time on things I, personally, don't feel I need to, even if someone else feels its important that I do. Who cares? Explain yourself to no one but God & your family. People will never be happy with what you do, it's the truth, so swallow it and don't let it keep you from living your life!

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