Wednesday, October 20, 2010

Another step towards change.

The other night, I did some “house cleaning”.

I went through all of my e-mail accounts and deleted people who I don’t know, or who I have not heard from in ages and never get e-mails from.  I also deleted family members who no longer talk to me, or I don’t talk to them or want nothing to do with me.  Then I made all my e-mail accounts private.

I also had 2 “My Space” pages with photo albums and blogs, and more contacts I really don’t know. I deleted both of them completely. Then, I created a new personal e-mail account that I will only give to those deserving of my friendship/relationship…and created a new “My Space”.  I sent e-mails to several of the contacts I had there that I do want to keep in contact with…(oops! Just remember someone I forgot to add!)

My thought process goes like this: Everyone knows where I live.  Most of my friends and family have my telephone number, e-mail accounts and facebook page. If it is someone who really cares about me, they will contact me.  If they don’t, it’s their loss not mine and I should not be bothered by people who only use me. I am tired of being a taxi, delivery service, “loan” company, supply company and messenger service.  Family only calls me when they need a ride, need me to pick something up, need to borrow money, need me to make something or need something they know I always have around or want me to “get a message” to someone. Don’t get me wrong! I like to be needed and to be helpful! But there has way to much giving and not enough getting in return.

I am tired of being the one taking the pictures, and not being in the pictures.

So my vow is to change.  I am going to learn how to say no, even if I feel guilty at first. I know after a few times of saying no, some people will not ask again. And that’s okay, too! I am not saying I will quit helping all together, but there will be a new me in town. I need to be happy if I am going to survive this hermit life I am living. 

From Now on, it’s all about me!

Thanks to all my friends on the internet who have stuck with me through my ups and downs. A big HUG to each of you! Thanks for your kind encouraging words, your uplifting thoughts and your prayers. I truly love you all.  My one wish is someday we could all meet and actually exchange those hugs!

Hugs and Love to all!

 

5 comments:

  1. Be firm in saying NO as I've done...feels sooo good and my BP is much better...lol

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  2. Life on here is a step away from the reality and humdrum of real life and should be a nice place to be with friends who do not judge or interfere but lift you up when you are down and laugh with you when you are happy.

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  3. I totally agree with Curiosity here. I might have a clean sweep of some of my email contacts as well. Don't quite know how I've ended up with so many.

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  4. If we don't think we are number one then no one else will either. Follow through with your decision.

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  5. Thanks to everyone for your kind thoughts. I am sticking with my guns and going back to doing what makes me happy. I went to Football practice tonight as I made the banner for the Saturday play-off game and wanted to give it to the cheer coach. I talked with frineds there and I will always be a part of the team. I know it must make my daughter mad that she can't keep me away! I may not be able to talk to my grandchildren, but I can enjoy watching them play!

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