taking notice

it's interesting, really, the things we think we should get credit for. one always knows when they themselves are being kind. but one rarely seems to recognize it in others. we seem also to be constantly looking for either compliments or apologies. someone steps on the tip of your toe and says nothing. well, they're a big fat bugger and you're a stick figure so maybe they didn't notice. and yet you huff at them. at that foam party forever ago, i was being pushed around a lot so i heaped foam onto the backs of people's heads. silly and immature but also very cathartic. or when you compliment someone: 'i really like your shoes!' in part you are expecting 'well, i really like your earrings!' but how genuine is this response? are they complimenting you because you complimented them? do they actually mean it? or did they just pick the least hideous thing you have on and tell you it looks good? or maybe they did pick the ugliest thing you have on?... i personally am a rather complimentary person. i like to tell people wat i like about them. it makes them happy. and i also try to be diplomatic and fair, giving credit where it is due. and citing possible reasons during instances of failure rather than just gulping down more haterade. sometimes anyway. sometimes you just don't care you kno? (my mom tells me to only wear clothing that i look good in. i disagree. i think you should wear clothing that you feel good in. forget look good in. ...okay, i had a reason for writing that... somehow it related... but i guess not). but anyway. credit. i guess this comes back to this thing reep and i were watching a long time ago. it was a commercial or something that encouraged kids to volunteer. one of the reasons was because: 'it makes me feel good.' ...well i'm glad you're helping others wit yourself so firmly in mind. shouldn't the point of helping others be because of others? if you're looking to make yourself happy, there are easier ways of doing it. anyways, so in relation to relationships, or life, watever. you should really take notice of when your partner does things for you (or others!). the little things. remember to thank them. compliment them. and tell them just how sorry you are if you mess up. always remember to let people kno how much you appreciate them. and crikey! if someone sends you a freakin tech link then instead of demanding why they sent it to you, just say thanks. obviously i don't care about that kind of stuff, but i kno you do. soi thought you would be interested! if you sent me a link on some poetry contest or dangers of eating steak article i'd thank you! eesh! (btw, this was not wat this update was about. it was actually in reference to something else. but then this happened right now and it's oh so fitting).