Lowered Expectations
today a coworker gave me the biggest compliment I’ve received in a long time...

“What I see is a young woman who has a very quiet spirit that does everything for others and doesn't require thanks or gratitude, you do it because of a true kindness and don't know if you are aware but you will have great rewards when you least expect it because of you kindness. Even though you say you are a spoiled princess kind. I don't believe it.”

This got me thinking of the things that I used to expect and still do.
I used to be a VERY high maintenance friend (still have some of the qualities but I’ve lightened up a lot)
I used to expect way too much from my friends. I would take it personally if a phone call wasn’t returned and be devastated. But one day it just hit me...people have lives! They have kids and spouses to entertain or they’re busy with other shit...get over it.
And suddenly it didn’t phase me anymore, and I think I’ve become a better friend for it.

But the question in my head is why do I expect so much from some people and so little from others?

Why do I expect to be appreciated for every little nice thing I do for LD and do something nice for a stranger and expect nothing in return?

Maybe I’d be a happier person if I expected less from everyone...that is my goal for this year