Can I not say no? Must I be in constant waiting for your beckoning? Is it utterly imperative for me to heed your every invitation? Is it my duty to drop all I have in my hands to accept whatever you throw my way?

I do have a life, you know. Like you, I do have other friends. I miss you everyday but that doesn't mean I would be excessively ecstatic at the chance you would finally decide to give me to spend time with you.

I am your FRIEND. Not your PUPPY. Most definitely not your DOORMAT.

It pains me to tell you off the way I did but I refuse to be a push-over. It pains me even more to think that you think I am. It pains me to think that you think you can sway me by giving me a guilt trip. You're right, we seldom hang anymore but I doubt it has been my fault. I've had ten thousand invitations turned down and for me to turn you down this one time is almost too easy. But, I didn't. I did say I WILL FOLLOW after my prior commitment. I cannot just say NO. I cannot even if I wanted to... because I'm better than to get even.

ONE TREE HILL MOMENT:

LUCAS: Would you care for a joke?
BROOKE: Don't you think I'm one?

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Here's a yes. For my first assignment for Greenpeace, I am tasked to do write-ups on three bands who expressed their support to the ongoing campaigns. In fear of preempting a project, I wouldn't share those articles until they've been published online. =) *excitement*

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*.* as if! @ 2:04:00 PM • • RBJ