Women are so complicated

So the other day my mom starts going off on this rant about how her coworkers or friends think her kids are bad, especially because we didn’t give her anything this Mother’s Day. Yes, I’ll admit that I was lazy this year, but it’s not anyone’s place to tell a mother that their kids do not think about her. Of course I thought about her and getting her something, but I just didn’t feel as motivated this year and I didn’t really think she would be upset about it… I’m not sure if the words of others influenced her to feel this way, but feeling horrible and upset myself, I decided to place an order of tulips and chocolates to deliver to her work this morning.

I texted her to make sure she had received them since I got an e-mail stating that they were delivered this morning.

She responded with “Thanks for the flowers….but you got me wrong, will talk to u when i get home”

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Now I know how guys feel. Seriously, just enjoy the flowers and gifts and forget about it ya know? Sigh.

I guess I really can’t buy a mother’s love.

-Elizabeth

Friendships

    
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I’m probably not the best friend you ever had, or the greatest person in the world, but I do know the importance of the amount of work friendships take.

Friendships require both sides of the relationship to actually want to put in time and energy into keeping the bond. Even when our own busy life pulls us away, a simple text or phone call saying hello may be all it takes to remind the other person that they’re still there (in your life). It’s been said before, but communication is key to any healthy relationship.

At times, friends can grow apart… but I feel like this only happens when one or both sides of the friendship decides that it’s okay to let it happen. Friends just don’t drift away. People drift away from one another because they decide to. It’s a decision that is made by evaluating our feelings and thoughts. Sometimes, its more of a feeling that has no explanation at all. It may leave the other person dumbfounded or lost, but nothing can really be done. Just be respectful of each other’s wishes and let the friendship take on it’s next course.

Anyways, losing a friend is always one of the hardest obstacles in life. Whether it ends well or not, its always another lesson learned that will help strengthen the next friendship you encounter. At times, it’s more of a “Farewell” or “See you later” rather than a “Goodbye”. People come and go out of our lives all the time. Be grateful for those who have managed to stick around for decades, and cherish the good memories you had with the ones who decided to walk away.

-Elizabeth

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Box of Lies

I didn’t see it before,
but I see it now.
It’s like a mess of unanswered questions,
floating above me in a grey cloud.

To be direct or indirect,
is the choice that flows through words that are spoken.
The actions that follow these words,
can sometimes cause things to become broken.

Stories and secrets,
all poured into one’s trust.
They start leaking out of a crack,
and come out all in one rush.

Confusion and sorrow,
and not knowing what to do next,
just sitting here thinking,
“Is this really for the best?”

Just sitting here thinking,
I’m just watching the time.
I slowly discover the truth,
unsteadily resting,
in a dark box of lies.


-Elizabeth