That's the Question

***Warning: this is a venting post. It contains some facts but mostly my opinion. This is not a judgment call on anyone or how they live their life. I wrote this due to frustration I was feeling and my need to deal with it. Please take this as the venting session that it is and not a conviction of anyone***



So I try to be a good friend. I go out of my way to help people. I try to give good advice when asked for. I make myself as available as possible and offer up all the assistance I can give.

So I would think when one thing happens....namely a series of unfortunate events that mean I am unable to attend a social event, a birthday party to be exact. People might follow up to see why you weren't there instead of just pretending you don't exist, unless you need help at work of course.

Unfortunate events being: getting off of work 30 minutes later than expected, coming home to find kiddo sick in bed (before 8:00pm on a Friday night!) asking me to lay with her, deciding that going out with friends is not as important as spending time with my sick kiddo, realizing that I forgot my cell phone at work in my rush to leave therefore unable to call anyone as I do not have an address book and therefore no one's phone number.

So I am pretty stymied as to why that would happen. I know it was your birthday and I know you were all about yourself and us all having a fun time tonight. But somethings namely my family are much more important than having a few drinks and fun with people that I see everyday.

Don't get me wrong I would love to have fun, hang out, party once in awhile but my daughter is 13 and won't want me to snuggle her when she is sick for much longer. I guess it is just all about priorities and maybe people with different priorities need to steer clear of each other?