You know, while writing the previous entry, I already expected a response like that. The only thing that I can and will say is that sometimes people view the world through rose-tinted glasses.
I think that I want to make something a bit clearer. If you were there when they gave the present to me, you would have been able to see that I genuinely liked the present. You would have been able to tell from the fact that two days later I wore the damn shirt that I did like it.
If you are part of the group that gave me the present. Then I ask you to ask yourself this. Did the lot of you really think about what I would like for a present? Did you bother yourselves to find something meaningful for me?
Yes the fact that you all gave me a gift is something that I appreciate. You know what I appreciate more. Did you know that someone in that same group gave me another present? Did you know that he did a chalk drawing for me?
That drawing is something that I will treasure for the rest of my life.
Why?
Purely because it is something that comes straight from the person’s heart.
I agree with you actually. This is a very trivial thing, but trivial things are, and have always been, triggers to much larger events. And I also think that I misrepresented myself in my previous post. Its not that I don’t appreciate the gift and the gesture, I do. Its the fact that the barest minimum amount of effort was spared for this endeavour that bothers me.
I have no doubt in my mind that had there been thought put into this, the resultant present would have been totally different. Let me just say this, You might not know what I want/need. Did you try to ask someone who might? The same someone who gave me the most meaningful present of all?
I rarely do things without a reason. And this is no exception. The previous entry was written 1.) To vent, 2.) To make a point
And evidently, my point has been made.
If you are really a friend of mine, and you mean the best for me, you would not have needed to anonymously express your feelings. If you know me for any amount of time, you will know that I will explain myself.
Maybe, you should get the whole story before you attempt to comment on something that was clearly composed in a fit of irritation and frustration.
I don’t know who you are, but I agree with you. I was and am a bit petty. Last I checked, I was human. I have my flaws, as i was writing the thing, I couldn’t help but feel that it was damn petty. But I think that it’s something that really bothers me. If you were in my situation you might know how I feel.
In any case, I thank you for standing up and saying this to me. I will think on what you’ve said as I hope that you think on what I’ve written here.
I mean no offense or personal attack with this. I just hope you understand how i feel at the end of this.