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When I was a freshman in high school there was a rumor predicting the end of the world. I was so freaked out that my mom told me that I could stay home if I wanted, but I had an algebra exam and new that if the world didn’t end I’d take a hit to my GPA.
end of the world predictions recycle with each generation
Last year my stepson asked me if I thought the Mayan Calendar was really predicting the end of the world. I told him that I thought the Mayans just got tired to making calendars and figured that by now, we could figure out ourselves. I added that I thought the end people were predicting were endings in peoples lives. Including the end of relationships.
The Real Housewives of Orange County
This weekend I finally said goodbye to a friend. She changed and the changes sucked. I kept hoping that my old friend would come back, but she was gone. I was watching The Real Housewives of Orange County (I know, horrible show) and realized that my friend hadn’t changed, I had. My boyfriend laughed at me and asked me “What did you expect? That she’d change.” Well, yes, I guess I did.
a reason, a season, a lifetime
An ex-boyfriend of mine told me this when he was breaking up with me; I was in his life for a reason, not a life time. I wish I would have flipped him the bird an stalked off, but I was heartbroken and just slinked away. I laugh at the memory, but appreciate the sentiment, because it’s so very true.
I’m happy that the season is over. I think my boyfriend is too; he never liked her.
What was the last relationship that you ended?
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02/22/2012 at 10:33 am
I have watched the OC from day 1 and I have no idea why…I don’t like those type of shows, but there’s something about this one I can’t get enough of! The last relationship I ended was with a girlfriend that I would be friends forever with…she broke my heart when she showed her true colors! I’m grateful for the experience though
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02/22/2012 at 11:41 am
I know what you mean, Beth – there’s something about the OC that I just can’t look away. The Beverly Hills ladies just seem nuts; well, they all do, but I think because the OC was the first, I just keep going back.
The loss of a friendship is so tough, because friends are supposed to be forever, at least that’s what I thought as a kid. Thanks for stopping by!
02/22/2012 at 11:29 am
It sucks when people change – whether it’s us or them. I envy people who have a group of good friends that either never change or, if they do, the change is a good one.
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02/22/2012 at 11:44 am
Hi Larraine – I feel the same. I meet women who have had the same friends since grade school and I wonder how they do it. I used to be a Mean Girl and didn’t realize it until I wasn’t one anymore. When “jokes” went from being funny to being just plain mean, I started distancing myself from people. The great side is that it leaves room for better friends to come in!
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02/22/2012 at 11:34 am
I wasn’t a huge fan of change as a child. Now looking back, I was constantly changing!!!
02/22/2012 at 11:47 am
Me too, Becky. I completely relate. Today, I love the security of things remaining the same, but life is always in flux and I love that too.