Have you ever had one of those days when you had two separate events occur and the results be at opposite ends of the polar spectrum? I have had one of those days! Let me explain.
I was recently extended membership into ISI, which I was flattered by and excitedly accepted! I believed that my friends would share in my excitement and be happy for me. I normally do not consider myself to be a naive individual or easily snowed, but there are always exceptions to every rule.
While playing at a table with some "friends" in the wee hours of this morning, I was asked if it were true that I was ISI. I happily replied "Yes"! Much to my surprise & dismay, one of my "friends" announced that we were henceforth no longer "friends" due to my ISI affiliation. I tried to explain that I was still the same saddsaxx, the same friend and the same individual. It mattered not what I had to say, the friendship had been dissolved in that instant. I had discovered this individual was a friend of the fair weather nature. Wanting to remain true to my own & ISI principles, I realized that I was now viewed differently, and saw verbal battles in my future despite the fact that I am the same as I have always been. ISI is a great group of people, but there are many individuals that see only the avatar and not the person behind it. I realized in that instant that I could not continue to adhere to the basic principle of being a decent human being if I were constantly beating my head against the wall trying to convey what others should know instinctively. I would constantly be arguing with someone and when angered, I don't play well with others.
So it is with deep regret that I have requested TexasHoldem remove me from ISI membership. Perhaps in doing this, I serve the ISI best as I will remain a decent human being, battling with no one and holding all friendships dear. I am comforted in the knowledge that TexasHoldem is and shall remain my friend and appreciates my feelings. As for the fairweather friend, you have lost much more than I. You have shown your true colors regarding friendship and what a fragile thing it is with you. You have won nothing and lost much, and I am not referring to our previous friendship. You have lost a sense of common decency, proven yourself unworthy of true friendship and one that is not to be trusted. As for myself, I shall remain the same saddsaxx - it will take a lot more than you to alter my sense of decency & true friendship. So, checkmate... I win.
hbkings
Hey Sadd GF, Wow @ ur blog! I am not ISI, nor have I been offered, but I would like to say one thing: The friend who judged u based merely on ISI, was never your true friend to begin with (sorry if u disagree). You are my BEST GF, and no matter what, I will never dissolve our friendship....so childish! Best friends forever....thru all. I mite tell ya my opinion, we may disagree, but will always be here and always love ya. I LOVE ur HUGE heart, and it's their loss! Smoooch ~ Lorene aka hbkings â™