Sorry, Not Sorry

Don't bother apologizing if you're going to do the same things you apologized for.

— Florida Made (@RichardMIATL) July 31, 2015

Look...these fake apologies irk my nerves. One minute you're sorry, the next minute you do the same thing that you apologized for. Cut the crap with these fake apologies because you're full of hot air. If you apologize for a transgression, make sure it's sincere; otherwise, keep your half-hearted apologies to yourself because most people know when apologies are sincere or fake. I would rather someone not apologize for a wrong then to apologize and not mean it because to me, they're sorry for being caught. I'm aware that you can't judge a person's sincerity because only the Lord knows a person's heart. On the outside, they may play hard like they aren't sorry for the mistake, but deep down some people may regret what they've done, it's that their pride won't let them be vulnerable. When you apologize for doing something wrong, it should be followed by repentance. If you repeat the mistake, it becomes a choice. 

Friendship For $1000 Alex

For the right price, you can purchase your own friend(s). This purchase comes with one condition: You cannot have your own mind. You have to co-sign your friend(s) even if they're dead wrong, and if you call them out, they will use shaming tactics against you and you run the risk of that person asking for a refund on their friendship. Sounds like a sweet deal, right? Yes, if you're desperate for acceptance. There are some people who will go to great lengths to have friends, even at the expense of individuality. I don't know about anyone else, but I'm not going out like that. If I have to change myself for people's approval, they can have that friendship stuff because it's not for me. Don't get me wrong, I appreciate genuine friendship. Genuine friendship is the kind that comes with no conditions. Both people are honest with each other; meaning they will be real with one another even if they don't want to hear the truth. This reminds me of middle & high school, where peer acceptance is everything to youth. Youth will sell their souls to be accepted among their peers, even if they have to do stupid things. Who's to say that even if you meet someone's conditions for friendship, that they'll approve you? You can sell your integrity for acceptance, and still not be accepted. The message behind this blog post is that some folks will never accept you, so you might as well stay true to yourself. At least you'll feel better about yourself, and the people who are meant to be in your life, will be there for the long haul.