Friend or Foe?

So family...today's topic has to do with a recent event that has taken place with a "friend" of mine. Pause~ The fact that friend is in quotation marks doesn't mean that we are completely out of touch but I am on the verge of letting that go. Play~

For the sake of all things we shall name her Music. So I met Music about two years ago via a wonderful friend of mine from college. And naturally we became friends. Music is the same age as me and she is an aspiring singer/actress that is currently playing a major role as a personal assistant. Pause~ I always feel bad for the talented. There is usually no room for full dedication for your craft when Con Ed, National Grid and Macy's is on your back for payment. Play~ So we have been good friends up until recently.

Well Music started messing this man we shall name RR. RR is a man that is possessive, stupid, arrogant and all around an interesting character. So in messing with RR, Music's sense of self and just overall confidence. She has managed to let this man steal her identity. Pause~ I say this in terms of she has lost all confidence in what she can do and the level of happiness she can achieve. And that is the most volatile crime in any relationship. My thoughts. Play~

So lets fast forward to last weekend. Music invited me to RR's BBQ in Brooklyn. Ok so fine, I decide to go as support. Pause~ I understand what it is like to go to a BBQ where you know no one and then your man has to entertain. Cool I'm good as a "wing man." Play~ So I invite my friend Vexy and she meets us there. Pause~ Vexy is my dashy Jamaican girl! She is the quintessential human barometer. Play~ Upon arrival, Music was introducing us to RR and Vexy managed to give him the up and down look as she was introduced. Now....in no way was she trying to be rude but that's her character. And as her friend, I knew what it was. She is who she is. So of course because RR is ignorant and a child all wrapped up in one he stomps off and becomes infuriated with this interaction. Pause~ I can understand taking the look the wrong way BUT in all sense of the notion, he needed to "pull his skirt down." No grown person should get so "offended." Play~ So as we were there now trying to calm this ape down...Music gets screamed at Pause~ Totally inappropriate Play~ And then she STORMS OFF AND LEAVES ME AND VEXY! Like LEFT US....at a BBQ she INVITED US TO! HA! Pause~ Really not funny but interesting in the fact that she didn't think twice before leaving. Play~ As a quick snapshot to how the conversation went between us its below.

Annie P: Music...where are you?

Music: I left...I'm on Kings highway

Annie P: So you left us?

Music: Yeah I'm walking home.

Annie P: But...you left us...

Music: I cant take RR...I cant stay there

Annie P: Ok...that's fine..

Music: Yeah bye

- End Scene -

REALLY THOUGH?! You left us! Ok that's fine. So in conclusion, both Vexy and I had to walk home from where we were which was a LONG LONG LONG way away. And upon conclusion of our nightly adventure, the only question I had was "Is this girl really my friend? OR is she just stupid?" Up until now I have no answer but I have concluded that I am too old to get left anywhere. Therefore, going anywhere with her is just not going to happen. But its like really? People do that? Hmmm

Until next time,
Annie P

It Rained

Helloooooo all!

It has been a long long time since I have posted something. So this post will serve as an update to you all about what is/has been going on. Pause~ Bullet points are the best way to get this post completed. Also, this is the best method to put seven drafted posts into one. Play~

• Work: Going great for the most part. Have a lot of work to do but things will slow down Pause~ we will get to why in a second Play~ I started to have a better relationship with my manager who I thought at first was maniacal and a little too nutty for me. So now that we can have candid conversations about personal and work items things are getting pleasantly better. So as the days progress it is becoming more and more clear that I made the correct "leap" when coming to this new position.
• Life: Well that is another story. So I am going to give you all the breakdown in each department.
• Health: A gamble right now. Something has come up that has forced me to slow myself down substantially. I'm ok for the most part but there are things I need to take into account and in addressing my mortality there are a great deal of things that I love to do that have had to fall to the way side.
• Dating: Well that is on hold as well. However, if you were to speak to my friend Vexy she would have something different to say. Pause~ Isn't it interesting when you make a declaration that you are not...repeat...am not interested in anything you are suddenly approached with some appetizing proposals? hmm Play~ So that's that. Fine Man and I are still talking. He is working all the time so that leaves little time for play; but we are trying to be patient with one another. I will say through the "health issue" above he has tried to play the supportive role which has been interesting to watch. Pause~ Interesting because he knows we are not an item but is still trying to "be there" without being overbearing. I want to see how much longer its going to last. Play~ So that's that on that.
• Family: GREAT! My family is awesome!
• Friends: Hmm...where do I begin. So my friends are amazing. And I know its easy to say since everyone thinks their friends are amazing but my circle is truly amazing. However, in all of the fabulousness that is my friends there is always one ugly duckling that manages to show its true face. Pause~ That's a post for later on today. Play~ So in excising that person, we have now come through with clearer outlooks.
• Love: There is a new love in my life. No its not a man or a pet. I haven't been able to articulate it as yet but its there. Pause~ Has that ever happened to one of you? Knowing there is something that makes you pleasant in the morning but you cant quite put your finger on it? Weird! Play~

In the end, no matter what the issue or trouble I am still making it as we all are. One day at a time, one foot in front of the other.

Love,
Annie P