Story time.
I knew this girl in High School named Jennifer (Jenny for short). She was a completely different person when we were alone than she was when we were with a group of people. Alone, she was nice, funny, supportive, non judgemental. Everything a good friend should be. Once other people were around she became this mean, stuck-up, bitchy girl who I really didn't like much. I use to hear other friends tell me that Jenny was saying all kinds of bad things about me behind my back. Spreading rumors. If I ever confronted her about any of it she would always deny it. It's pretty hard to get mad at someone when they swear up and down that they didn't say or do anything. Especially if it's someone who's supposed to be your friend. Well, long story short, I finally found out that all the talk of her spreading rumors about me were completely true. She was in fact a mean, nasty person who liked seeing other people upset. It was almost like a hobby for her. Maybe it's cause she was unhappy herself? I don't know. All I know is that ever since her, I've been kind of cautious about who I pick as friends. I am not always quick to trust, but I do tend to like people even before I get to know them. Isn't it weird how one person can change the way you see something? I think most people are good, and have good intentions. But I also think that there are a lot of unhappy people out there who just want to make you feel as miserable as they do. The old saying "Misery loves company" is spot on in this case.
I haven't seen Jenny since Junior year in high school. I'd like to think that she's grown up and changed for the better. But honestly, I don't think that's true. I think she's probably still an unhappy, mean person who likes making other people miserable. After all, some people never change.
Monday, May 12, 2008
Misery Loves Company
Posted by Amie at 1:17 PM
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I so had a friend like that in highschool.I think being around people like that can change the way you pick your friends later in life it would make you more cautious of who you pick. interesting story Im sure she is the same person she was in highschool but I do believe in kharma.
so completely true. Most people dont ever change. We've probably all had this type of friend at one point or another--and hopefully we see through them enough to protect ourselves!
I was just saying to my sister yesterday..no matter what she says, does...or even if she apologizes...you have to keep your guard up if you're going to keep her in your life.
Guess thats why we all have "walls" to some degree.
Awwwe, I just read your blog. That's sad, Amie. :( But ya know, I think people DO change. I think people grow up sometimes and grow out of whatever made them such an insecure child. Afterall, it's usually insecurity that makes a person behave in strange ways. You can really only feel sorry for people like that...people who feel that they have something to prove.
That's why I don't like to think about high school. Adulthood is easier...sometimes! lol
What made you think of this or her? She must have really hurt you. Poor thing. We love ya
Oh, a few things made me think of her, but I won't bore you with the details. She did hurt me, but I don't really care anymore. Honest.
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