You learn something new everyday.... I really thought when Obama was elected into U.S presidency, that meant we had ONE Black president, but apparently we have a few Black presidents walking around---- so busy they somehow missed they own election. (BLANK STARE)
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Like really!?? Are you that busy? This week I actually got the "I'm just really busy" line. My mouth almost hit the floor. I mean can an excuse get anymore lame? You mean to tell me in this day and age where Blackberry's have literally become like an extra body part, you're too busy to send a message? To add insult to injury, you know a dude lying when every time you with him he's checking his phone. I had to laugh... Dude, we all BUSY! Why is it every time a guy is busy though, EVERYONE is just suppose to understand?
What was even funnier-- my line was now being used on me! I say "I'm busy", and most often I am, but the difference is I can and will actually attempt to make time for the persons I'm interested in.
So, after kindly messaging the President's secretary to let him know he can take me off his "to do list". He calls me to explain in detail, just how busy he really is. I listen intently, eager to hear about the recent bill he has in negotiation with the Senate, or the peace treaty he's about to sign and I hear " on top of that I still don't know what I am doing for Caribana"
Hmmm... my moment of clarity... I can't believe I was actually concerned about you messaging me!?!
LOL. Folks Caribana, made the list, and I didn't. You do not have to tell me twice... I can always appreciate a man that works diligently towards his goals. I will be the first person to tell you there is nothing more attractive then a man who is progressive and forward thinking.
The problem comes in when your "busy" is used conveniently to deflect accountability. It goes without saying that we all will have times in our lives when we will be so overwhelmed by work, school or life we wont' even have time for our closest friends, yet our defining moments are how we maintain those relationships even at a distance. We live in the same city separated by highways at the most...and a text at the least.
Don't use "busy"as an excuse to treat people different because your feelings have changed; use busy to account for those days when you actually only have time to say "hi" because anything more would have taken too much time.
Moral of the story is: most times, when a person says "I've been busy", it is just a polite way of saying "I'm too busy.... for YOU". Nothing to get mad about, hopefully all your busy will amount to something tangible....
# 0.02 try to keep it as close to real as possible.
peace out....
NDG
