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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.
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The old man speaks.
Date: 2003-09-02 06:03 am (UTC)From:no subject
Date: 2003-09-02 06:11 am (UTC)From: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
Date: 2003-09-09 05:09 am (UTC)From:I think you are building on something, there. Should you need anything, just call. I'll answer the duty.