movers. shakers.

friendship.

as we grow older, i feel as if it becomes less complicated. or maybe it is just as complicated as it used to be; just the way i decide to handle it leaves much less space for drama.

my problem has always been that i have strong opinions. and sometimes, i make those opinions known; loud and clear. this makes people uncomfortable. risk is, you alienate people and you won't be everyone's friend anymore. then again, i've never been much of a people-pleaser. i am well aware of my faults on this. maybe it's just me, but i would hope that my friends would do the same for me. i would rather people tell me things to my face instead of whispering behind my back. whether or not you listen to what i have to say; that's your prerogative.

anyway, as we grow older, i guess it just becomes clearer - you surround yourself with the people that you feel are the best for you. some people could be the nicest people; yet you just don't feel yourself around them. lack of chemistry; that's all there is to it.

at the end of the day, when push comes to shove, you know who's going to be there for you. because, history shows, who was never there for you. as much as i try, i can not, and will not, be every one's friend. and i don't want to put anyone in an awkward position either. so if it's easier this way, then i'll just let it be.