When I think of all the times I kept my mouth shut and smiled it makes me wonder why.
A friend of mine gave me a book, "Don't Sweat the Small Stuff," last year. I finally am reading it. At page 19, it discussed doing good things for people and then not telling anyone. In doing so you can reap the benefits of knowing it made someone smile. Had you asked me last Nov. I would agree. Now, not so much.
It seems if you are constantely doing nice things and people see a pattern they soon start to assume it will come at all times. Well guess what... when you assume you make an ass out of you and me.
I made a conscience decision to not give big gifts this year. (I was burned last year...badly) So, I went and purchased cards for every birthday/holiday in my immediate family. I did this and it killed me. I hate not getting something I know will be cherished.
Anyway - I purchase this card for my sister. She gets it and I get a thanks. I get it - you thought there would be more...sorry I am a little tapped out on my money and gift giving.
Point is later that night I find out not one other family member had got her anything. Are you serious? How freaking rude. No wonder they all ASSUME I will get gifts, if not they get nothing. Anyway, I end up feeling so quilty because all I got her was a card. She deserves more.
My vent is this; how can people be so selfish and not feel anything. How can people be so hurtful to others and not feel anything? How and why do people feel the need to ignore others wants and desires?
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