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LET ME CALL YOU RIGHT BACK

"Well, I guess I`m gone get on off of here." That line is my go to line for ending phone conversations. When I do that, I`m giving you the cue to go ahead and wrap up this story about how you hate your job. I get it, that`s a never ending story, but I have to be up at 7 AM to go to my crappy job. Yes, I know its 3 PM but I`m just ready to get off the phone. Why y'all so long winded?

When I was in high school, I could see my friends all day, pass notes all through class and STILL want to come home and hold conversations with them for the rest of the evening. Now, I cant even remember to text them and let them know I made it in the house safe after a night out. I always get the "Well damn, I hope you're alive" text, after I've been home for two hours, had a shower and watched an old episode of Fresh Prince. Guys, those are the people you want to have in your life. The people that want to get that "I made it home safe" text. If they pull off when they drop you at home before you even make it to your porch, delete their number. Unless you live in the hood, I`d leave you on the porch too. Hell, who gone make sure I get off of your street safely?

I was always the one to be right on time for texting, calling, emailing folks back. Then, I grew up and started to gain more and more responsibilities. I couldn't be the quick respond-er anymore. I`m not gonna lie though, there are some people that I've learned to put on the back burner. Like, I might look at my phone and say "I`ll get to that, when I get to that" and then I shoot at the phone and flip over the tables and chairs in my house. Because I`m BRITNEY ANNICE DOUGLAS.

I look at where I am on someone`s list of priorities and then I look at where they are on my list and make adjustments as needed. That goes for anything, your guy, your girl, your friends, and even your job. I've worked for companies that want your loyalty, professionalism and timeliness but will not reciprocate those same qualities. Hear me when I say SCREW THAT. Gain your respect. Do your job well, but don't be a push over. If they scheduled that meeting last minute and you cant make it, forget about it. If that "friend" never returns your calls until they need something, send it to voicemail. Trust me, its hard but its worth it. Sometimes, people don't understand your worth until you aren't there for them anymore. And if you're the guilty, horrible friend, manager, or significant other that's reading this, I hope it cut you deep and you cry yourself to sleep.

Just kidding, I hope you change for the better and stop being an awful person.

One last thing before I go. Pick up the phone, man. When was the last time you heard your homie`s voice? Call that girl you just met instead of texting her. Stop being awkward. Its not like they can see you. Unless you face time them. Then you need to text them first and ask for permission.

One day, I`m just gonna answer your face time call in my retainers and my gown. Not the cute gown either. I got on the Christmas gown in August. That will learn you.

-BRIT


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