A Person of My Word
I don’t know where along the lines it happened or if it’s always been something I’ve done and not cared enough about it. Over the last couple years, I’ve noticed myself not keeping my word like I ought to. Sure, it may not be in monumental matters such as international treaties or sworn court statements, but it still bothers me. What I have done is become lax about following through on small promises such as returning emails or phone calls, performing a task, or even telling others I would write more on my blog.
An easy excuse would be to say that everyone does this. That’s not good enough because I don’t want to be like “everyone else.” It bothers me when others don’t follow through on small matters and it pleasantly surprises me when they do. One of my pet peeves is when others use the excuse “they were busy”, all the while failing to realize how ridiculous they sound given the simplicity and brevity of their proposed actions. No, they didn’t make it a priority. I want to be someone that makes another person’s day instead of the one that makes them sigh in frustration. And if I can’t follow through on something, I shouldn’t make a promise in the first place.
Keeping one’s word is a simple, yet key and often overlooked part of our daily lives. I don’t want to be a liar and am purposing to be better in this area of my life.
Kyle,
You are absolutly right. And unfortunatelly I am one of those people.
It has been along time since the last time we comunicate. You problably do not remember me but I do. Yesterday I was looking a show and they exhibit the Sail boat Gloria” and then I said I have to keep the contact with you. Searching on the internet I found this page I am glad of the technology. This is fantastic.
Where are you? Que estas haciendo? Todavía en Argentina? USA? Cuando vienes a Florida?
Recibe un saludo afectuoso y espero que tods tus sueños se esten haciendo realidad.
Saludos
Javier
Hola Javier! Como estás? Of course I remember you. Sorry it took me so long to respond as I’ve been ignoring my blog for a long time. I will write you an email. Thanks for saying hi!