WaterLoo

Now I consider myself defeated on a battle I never fought… I could have won the battle but then, I surrendered. It was a tough decision for me but winning the battle is not my deal to myself, it is winning back the friendship that has been destroyed; lost. I just do not want to fight the people I have been with for so long… people I trust and care the most. You may be wondering, if I trust them and care for them, why would they be on the other side? Well, let us just say that there are times when people’s sight gets blocked by misinterpreted and corrupted ideas. Often, it is just hard to control outside forces which makes false statements true. I must say, the problem was also with me. At first, I lost trust, and now, I am losing faith.

It is hard especially when people do not get what you mean; misunderstood. And problems like this always brings with it lessons for us. Lesson number 1: never assume that you know people even though you have already been together for a long time. Why? Just consider the very fact that nothing is permanent in this world except “change.” People change over time due to factors like their environment or even the people around them. Of course, these factors contribute a lot to how e person’s belief and values are being shaped.

I admit I have spoken harsh to them but I never regret it. I just wanted them to know how I truly feel. I am just human… there are also times when I cannot anymore control my anger. It was just sad that the outcome was not as expected. They could have asked my why but then, they just judged me right away without even having heard my side… I knew I did nothing wrong and I now I am being misunderstood; sad. Lesson number 2: when you think people know you, think again because fact is, they really don’t.

Friends are one’s treasure in life. Value them for they will be your help in times of need. They would even be the ones who will make you laugh when you are already crying. Lesson number 3: an open communication is a big factor to making your relationship with your friends stronger. Let them know how you feel. Always let them know how you see things in your own perspective. Give them your opinion. Let your voice be heard. And do the same with them… ask them how they feel, ask them their opinion, hear their voices. Lesson number 4: understanding is another factor to a lasting friendship. Understand why things happen. Ask why if you do not understand so that you will be ale to comprehend. Lesson number 5: acceptance. Learn to admit your mistakes. Learn to accept truths and facts. Lesson number 6: always be honest. Do not fake things, it will not do any help… it will only do damage. Lesson number 7: do not treat your friends as “friends,” instead; treat them as your “family.” This way, you love them unselfishly.

My life has already been a trash… just consider it as a scratch paper. Touching other’s lives and doing good to others are things I am more than happy of. I am more than willing to suffer consequences for to learn and then, I will let other people learn from my mistakes… Better let one suffer that to let everybody does.