To Those That Need More Than We Can Afford...

People kill me.  

Respect is something that is earned and not entitled.  What kills me is the fact that some people assume that you owe them the world, but at the end of the day, what have they ever done for you?  Have they ever thought twice about how they have treated you or thought of your friendship/relationship?  Odds are good the answer is no.

Most people expect you to go out of your way for them.  Why is that?  What did they do for you for you to do whatever it takes?  Is there some fine print that I missed?  Granted I have been burned my fair share, and at this point in my life, I've come to the conclusion it's time to start admitting it.  Besides, at the end of the day, who ends up on top - it's you.

I know I have had my moments where I can be a pretentious asshole.  It happens, but realistically, I know when I have and I know when to admit it.  I won't continuously abuse the situation and make someone feel out of character or take advantage of them.

I guess what I am trying to communicate is that, at the end of the day, those of you who are too preoccupied with yourselves will never come out on top.  You will probably sit at home and wonder where all the considerate people went and why you are no longer friends with them.  And for that, I don't feel sorry for you.  If you can't pull your head out of your ass, I guess that makes you the asshole.

To all my friends that have stood by me since the beginning, I love you and will always.  To those of you I don't know as well, forgive me because I have my moments.  And to those of you who treat me like shit, good luck because this is a done deal and I've washed my hands of you.  I wish you well.

Hope that was all my deep insight because I'm starting to stress myself out :)