As everyone knows my blogs are always in some way a snapshot of my life. It’s either something I’m currently going through, have already been through or a recall of something a friend or loved one has gone through.

This blog is probably one of the most relate-able blogs for all sexes, ages, races alike. Does anyone know what it is to be true, real, genuine friends? I have had to sit back and take a look at the folks that are around me to evaluate if I’m surrounded by the right people. To ask myself the question if I was to get into any kind of issue, do I have at one or two, maybe three, people who are willing to be there no matter what the situation..?

See, when you know that you are and have always been a friend that sticks with someone in their good days and bad days, you feel that you should be able to have that same loyalty given back to you. And when you start to think about the situations in your life that are important and you realize that there are some who always find a way to be there no matter what. Whether it’s sunny and nice, cold and brittle or wet and sloppy.

Then you have those so-called friends, who will always find a way to skip out, give you an excuse, ignore your phone calls or just simply disappear. see when it’s time for you to get your friends attention and their support for anything that puts focus on you, then they become like leaves on trees and sway away with the breeze.

Unfortunately, I know about having those kinds of phony friends and have occasionally had to give the benediction to those who just didn’t exemplify any true actions of being a friend. Its crazy to think that “friends” will be ready to soak in the Tea and gossip about the drama, they will tell you all about their issues and cry a river to you when someone gives them a dose of what they give others, but the minute its time to switch the light onto someone else, that’s when the reverse lights come on, and the sounds of a big truck backing up and speeding off, is in reality a “friend”.

I’ve always said don’t be afraid to remove those that mean you no good, and only leach off your energy, spirit, knowledge and occasionally your pockets, but don’t bring nothing to the table and never have I been more serious in my life than now.

Change the circle in order to make the circle better.