Miss Congeniality, I'm Not.

I don't collect friends.  In fact, I more likely repel them.  I'm just not naturally friendly.  I'd say a lot of people think I'm a snob or worse.  It's really not so.  I'm a pretty nice person.  You just have to make it into my inner circle before you will see more of that side of me. 

Being my friend isn't easy.  I can be critical.  I am very blunt.  I'm outspoken.  I'm not particularly nurturing or thoughtful.  I'm sure, at times, I am condescending.  Hey now!  Slow down.  Single file line to apply for my friendship.  :) 

Seriously, I would rather have two good friends than dozens of "friends."  If you looked at my facebook profile it would tell you I have over 80 friends.  That's a gross over statement.  That's not to say that I don't like my fb "friends."  I'm just saying that my definition of friend is different from theirs.  You aren't my friend just by way of my knowing you and liking you.  I like a lot of people that I wouldn't consider my friend.  I have lots of pleasant acquaintances.  Is there anything wrong with that?  If I were to run a personal ad looking for a friend it would read something like this...

WANTED:  A TRUE FRIEND

Applicant must be moderately intelligent.  Thick skin a plus.  Loyalty a requirement.  Cussing, smoking, and excessive drinking discouraged.  Two-faced fakers need not apply.  Limited openings available.  All those accepted will be on a trial basis.  Payoffs will be based on performance. 

Yes; I'm demanding.  If you ever make it into my list of true friends, I am loyal like no other, though.  I'm the girl you want in your corner.  I'll fight for you and yours.  I am extremely passionate in my emotions, both good and bad.  I am compassionate almost to a fault.  I am a giving person.  If you can crack the wall, you will see that I am nice.  I just don't advertise it.  

"Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends."  John 15:13