Sunday, June 08, 2008

Another Ten Things To Ten People

I like Sundays. When I was little I used to hate them because nothing much would ever happen - that, and I had a great aversion to roast dinners. These days, I like roast dinners, and Sundays have been made great by one of my favourite sites: Postsecret.

I'm a fan of Postsecret on Facebook, and one of the extra secrets posted there today reminded me a lot of a post I wrote just over two years ago entitled Ten Things To Ten People.Things have changed a lot since I wrote that post - new circumstances, different people - and I reckon it's time for a new list.

So, as before: List up to ten things you would say to ten people. Do not identify, nor should you confirm or deny their identities in comments.

1. The last message you sent me, which was some time ago now, had the tone of a mother reproaching a child for throwing a tantrum. That pissed me off more than anything that came before it. I just wanted you to start taking some responsibility for yourself, instead of seeking constant attention. Face it, nobody likes a Negative Nancy, not even you.

2. I feel bad for you. I think you were a casualty of a really shit situation, and it wasn't easy on anyone. But now that things are on the upswing, don't be a stranger. Come over any time. I'll even cook your favourite.

3. I'm trying SO HARD to hate you, really I am. But a geek can recognise another geek from fifty yards away, no matter how cool they pretend to be. I hate the you that you want everyone to think you are, and I hate it when you don't understand that I need to hate myself sometimes. But I still can't completely hate you, and I hate that.

4. I miss you! I hope that all these weeks of not hanging out together aren't a sign of things to come. When I finally grow up, I want to be just like you.

5. It's been nine months, and I'm still waiting on a goodbye.

6. It took me a long time to come round to your way of thinking, but even though it didn't work out I'm glad. We've already got something special enough. You've been my rock this year, and I'm a bad person for not appreciating you more. I'm so glad you're my friend.

7. She's right around the corner, I know it. And she'll totally fall in love with you, because you're awesome, and you'll write one of your amazing songs for her, and the two of you will run off to Vegas to get married. And I'll pretend to be jealous but really I won't be, because you deserve it.

8. Yes, I am a grade-A numpty for not calling you. But I think it was because I was kinda nervous about working with you. And I'm fairly certain you know why!

9. The excuses were lame. The blame was unnecessary. But I wish you well regardless.

And finally...

10. I check the site viewing stats near enough every day. I'm fully aware that you've been scouring my blog for incriminating evidence. It's over. Let it go and get on with your life. We've all got more important things to do now.