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blckwngdorcl) wrote2003-09-01 07:17 pm
blckwngdorcl) wrote2003-09-01 07:17 pm
Road Trip Conclusions
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bookofmirrors and I went to Indiana to see her parents and go to her sister's wedding. As it seems to be a standard thing on these trips, we spent the first part of it talking. I don't remember the specifics of the conversation, but two things do stand out.
1) Friend: a person I don't have to be on my guard around
2) I don't like being manipulated. Starting today, September 1, 2003, I don't care what your reason is - your own betterment, entertainment, or for what you believe to be my own good. I don't care. If you have an agenda, don't bring it to me. And despite appearances, I am fairly good at picking out when people are trying to manipulate me. If you try, and I catch you, I will close the door on you for however long I deem necessary. The same goes if I realize that I've been played after the fact. As the saying goes, "Fool me once, shame on you. Fool me twice, shame on me."
I've had enough.
bookofmirrors and I went to Indiana to see her parents and go to her sister's wedding. As it seems to be a standard thing on these trips, we spent the first part of it talking. I don't remember the specifics of the conversation, but two things do stand out. 1) Friend: a person I don't have to be on my guard around
2) I don't like being manipulated. Starting today, September 1, 2003, I don't care what your reason is - your own betterment, entertainment, or for what you believe to be my own good. I don't care. If you have an agenda, don't bring it to me. And despite appearances, I am fairly good at picking out when people are trying to manipulate me. If you try, and I catch you, I will close the door on you for however long I deem necessary. The same goes if I realize that I've been played after the fact. As the saying goes, "Fool me once, shame on you. Fool me twice, shame on me."
I've had enough.
The old man speaks.
no subject
Gereth meleth nin, mellon nin. Gereth mellon nin. (Elvish for "You are loved, my friend. You are loved.")
But you know this.
****hugs****
The foolish one speaks
I think you are building on something, there. Should you need anything, just call. I'll answer the duty.