It's Still Happy

So far, so good in the new year. I haven’t hurt anyone physically or emotionally. No one has gotten on my nerves or upset my spirit to the point where I feel I might lose it. That’s a good thing. I’ve been eating healthier and keeping my mind on my goals. I am pleased. I’m still excited about 2014 and what it has waiting for me. I see good things for me and all those around me. I will maintain my positive attitude and continue to spread positivity to everyone I come in contact with as best I can. Everybody wins!

Friend vs. Family

Friend

friend\ˈfrend\

noun

1 a : one attached to another by affection or esteem 

b : acquaintance

2 a : one that is not hostile 

b : one that is of the same nation, party, or group

3 : one that favors or promotes something (as a charity)

4 : a favored companion

Well no wonder. I really thought the definition would be something deeper and more meaningful. I was expecting something like "one who holds a familial bond, without having a blood, genetic or legal bind."  You know how some friends are so close and so special that they feel like family, some times even more so.  I have cousins who live close by but they know nothing about me, nor do I think they care. That's fine with me 'cause I don't even like them anyways. Buncha nosy busy-bodies who only have negative things to say. No words of encouragement, no condolences in times of bereavement. No substance in their nature at all. So I keep them at bay. And away they must stay.

But I digress. Some of my closest friends are more like family to me than my actual family, so I figured that the definition of the word "friend" would have more meaning. Maybe I got the family part wrong. Just because you are related to someone by blood doesn't mean you have an actual connection with them. It just means you're related.

So I guess there is nothing strange after all about caring more for someone who was once a complete stranger, than you care for someone you've known all your life.

Now I don't feel so bad about slamming the door in Aunt Nedra's face. Bet she won't call me fat again.