Tequila

On Saturday night, my friend got a group of people together for her birthday; we had a lovely meal and then went to the infamous Gypsies for a night of far too many drinks! Now, the beginning of the evening I had such a terrible headache, that I had decided I was most likely going to have dinner and then go home..Yeah right! The restaurant next door was hosting a banquet, and they were playing some really good tunes- so getting me right in the mood. The two panadols seemed to be working and the red wine was going down well. So, I ended up going out.

Generally speaking, by the time it gets to 2.00 am, I am getting in a taxi and heading home to the comfort of my bed. Not this time. This time, the alcohol was getting the better of me and I just kept drinking. For those of you that know me, I am most definitely not a tequila drinker- so why I had numerous shots of it on Saturday, I have no idea. A combination of wine, beer, tequila, jager bombs and springboks was not the best idea! Although I didn’t feel drunk at the time- when I woke up on Sunday morning I think I still was. Sunday, I was totally useless!

Like an idiot, I took a phone out that was not fully charged and realised at 2.30 in the morning that it was telling me to “Connect charger”. Shit. So I made a quick call to my taxi asking him to come at 3.15,and then proceeded to write down all three numbers I had of his on my arm, in case it died before he got there- which of course it did! He was there on time, and I got home safe and sound.

It was a great night out catching up with old friends! Throughout the evening though there was just one particular person on my mind…

I miss you.

Sometimes

Sometimes things happen for a reason; sometimes they happen when they shouldn’t. Sometimes people get hurt, and sometimes it’s you that it hurting. Sometimes miscommunication occurs and you are misunderstood, sometimes it’s the other way around.

 A friend, a lover, a member of your family.

People make mistakes and people are always hurt. No one is perfect, but unique in their own way. Sometimes you need to forgive and forget; sometimes you need to know when to move on. Friends are an important part of your life; the good ones will be there through good and bad, they will laugh with you and they will cry with you. Lovers come and go, but the special ones won’t let you go. No matter the disagreements and the fights, its part of a relationship and it just helps you grow. Family will always be a part of you- treasure them and love them.

Communication is necessary; be it with your friends, a lover, family or work. Don’t hide things under the carpet; it’s the lack of communication that causes the damage. Sometimes people say “let sleeping dogs lie” and maybe if it is something petty then you should, but generally speaking- talk. Talk to each other and find out what is wrong so it can be fixed. You don’t want to lose that friend, that lover, that family.

We have all hurt in one way or another; but don’t make this happen intentionally. Be the one that makes them laugh and makes them smile. Be the one that they light up when they see you, and they are sad to say goodbye.

Sometimes mistakes are made.

Sometimes “forgive and forget” imply.

Sometimes what was broken can be fixed.

Sometimes you must just say goodbye.

Sometimes.