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Lately I have noticed a trend in life with many people. I kinda see why most people are the type of person that use other's and are self absorbed. The sad, but honest truth, is that when you're not, you're the one that is getting used. When you put others before yourself in this life, people will take advantage of you, and people will forget about you when you're not needed. "Oh he won't mind if I break plans because something more important came up.." or "Oh, it's ok, she understands that this is important." How many times have you told yourself this when breaking off plans with a friend? We've all done it, I myself am guilty of it I know. Most of us are fine with it. Stuff happens, urgent needs come up, whatever. The problem lies when it is done over and over. I'm sure you all have that friend that would do anything for you. The question is, can that friend say the same thing about you? Or do you just take advantage of that friend knowing that 'they will still be there because thats the type of friend they are'? How many times have you told yourself that same excuse for that one friend? Personally, I wonder if many of you even realize that you do it? I know I try to be the best friend I can be for people. Most of my friends, my true friends, know I would do anything I could for them. I've done it in the past, being there for them when they needed it, doing anything I could to make sure they were happy. Looking back, I'm not sure I could honestly say the same about any of my friends.. and I am sure many of them are going to get upset with me for saying this, but I honestly don't care anymore. It needs to be said.

Don't get this post wrong. This is not me looking for sympathy. No, it is far from it. This is me writing about a problem I have seen amongst many of my friends, both that know me personally, and those that have only ever spoken to me online. How many times have you told a friend you were going to be there, then bail on them? I wish I had a dollar for the amount of times I have made plans with a friend and then them not show up. Even if I only got the dollar after it happened consecutive times. Hell, I'd have a nice chunk of change. Then again, maybe it's because I know what it feels like to have someone bail on you time and time again as to why I don't do it to others. I do my damndest to make it somewhere when I tell my friends I am going to be there. I guess what I am getting at is this.

Give your friends the same respect they give you. Don't take advantage of them. You never know, one day when you need them, that friend may just not be there and turn their back to you if you do it to them enough. A friendship is not an open invitation to take advantage of a person, it's supposed to be a mutual thing, not one sided. So take a few moments and look at your circle of friends. Look for that friend that is always there, the one that will always listen, and the one that you are more than likely taking advantage of. Don't be biased and tell yourself that you're not, because unless you're that friend.. chances are.. you are doing so.

The rain is beating down nicely this afternoon leaving me with another free evening to catch up on some naps and allowing me to explore the wonderful Stumbleupon plugin once more. I think the best feature of Stumbleupon is the ability to lock it to just certain webpages, such as the one I used today, Youtube. I found two interesting videos today, both oriented around music. One of the videos was an animated cgi video of an old man telling his life story with memories while he played the piano, sharing the story with his grandchild. It was actually a very moving video and I was thoroughly impressed with it. It only wish it was a bit longer. You can view the video I am speaking of by clicking here.

The second video I came across was an acoustic piece from Andy Mckee. I had to listen to the song three times before I moved on to the next. The first song I had heard was Rylynn. This really appealed to me because I have always wanted to learn how to play the acoustic guitar. There is no other instrument that I enjoy the sound of more. I've just always had things get in the way that prevented me from learning. With my recent addiction (World of Warcraft) having been kicked to the curb by me, I have alot of free time that could be used to actually do something worthwhile that I have been curious and a little passionate about for a long time. I currently live with a friend and his family while we work on getting this new business up on it's feet and one of the people living here is their Uncle Jon. He is one of the best guitarists I have ever met and I know he loves to play, whether he'd be willing to teach me or not is another story. I figure now seems like the best time to learn and maybe find a new hobby that I've always wanted to pursue. Let's just hope I can find an inexpensive acoustic guitar so that I can begin learning.

I was finally able to get the blog setup the way I liked it after hours and hours of nose to the grinder. I've been up since 3pm the day before yesterday with only a two hour nap in between. I had originally planned to make this blog about those thoughts that run through one's mind when insomnia takes effect. It's like a drug, sending these far fetched thoughts into your brain, only you have less control over them. I felt that it would only encourage my insomnia further if I were to do such a thing otherwise I would run out of things to write rather quickly.

Instead, I decided to write about those random things you see on a daily basis. Whether it's something that makes me have to stop and actually wonder whther or not it happened, or perhaps just smaller things such as a nice new webpage I have found. I still have some work to do on the page, but hopefully this will give me something to do for a while.

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