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So, I've had some problems with people lately. I'm not here to name names or bitch about people. I just wish I got the respect that I deserve. If you think I'm wrong, by all means, ignore this post.

1. Be Respectful
"Get to know your parents, you never know when they’ll be gone for good.  Be nice to your siblings; they are the best link to your past and the people most likely to stick with you in the future."  I believe that there should come a time in everyone's lives when you stop the bickering and tattling and insulting, and be kind to your family. In my family, that hasn't quite happened yet. Everyone's a bully.  When I actually have time to think about it, it bothers me. I feel like I have a solid group of friends, I'm doing really well in school, shooting for a nice career, and have a fun little job going on.  So it's disrespectful to call people "losers" and put people down in front of your friends just to look cool. Because the people who care about you the most (your family), aren't going to think you're so cool.

2. Tell the Truth
I also just wish people would stop lying to me. I don't know how I do it, but I always seem to find out the truth, so don't try to lie yourself out of it even more. Admit to lying, and maybe give a sincere apology so that it means something in my book. I can read people very easily and I know what goes on in their heads, because at one time, I was just like them. I tried to lie my way out of sticky situations. I learned and grew from it. Now, I just don't do anything that would require lying to someone.

3. Be Patient
Patience is golden. To me at least. The past few days at work, a good friend of mine and I have been going on rants about the customers we get and how rude they can be.  First off, if you're in such a hurry to get somewhere, why are you buying $200 worth of clothes. I'm going to take my time ringing you up, so that I don't make any mistakes.  Second, I've been working at my job a lot longer than you think, longer than a day sweetie.  Wait until I'm done with the transaction before you start to question your total (yes, I work in retail). Ladies come in saying "I would like to do an even exchange, is this price going to be the same as what I paid for the other item in the other size?" "Yes ma'am, if you can wait just a moment, I will override it." My friends and I like to give these mom-sters (as we like to call them) attitude. Third, if I'm ringing people up at this register, don't stand at another register thinking I'm going to hop over there and help you next. Stand at the back of my line, and wait your turn. Once again, if you're in a hurry, you shouldn't be shopping.


I feel like I go out of my way, to make sure people are happy, before I even start to think about myself.  I would never want someone to feel belittled or to feel any pain or disrespected.  I will do whatever I can to please people or cheer them up, but I never get rewarded or recognized for anything I do. If I'm going out of my way to help you do something, show some appreciation, say thank you. (Thank you Jason for everything, you're a great co-worker). If I'm going out of my way to hang out with you or spend time with you, enjoy that time together, make the most of it.

I'm sure there's going to be more to come by the end of this week.....just you wait....haha!