Thursday, April 12, 2007

Dear Garfield, Odie Wants OUT!


Okay, so I've had this "best friend" since I was 17 - we're talking 17 years of friendship. She is a huge Garfield fan. I'm not. But anyway, we'll call her "Garfield" for obvious reasons.

So I posted about "Garfield" around Christmas time. She blew me off for months, and then when it was time to get gifts from me, she called and set up a time for us to get together and exchange. I wasn't going to do it, but I was feeling all in the Christmas Spirit and shit, so I agreed.

Well, we got together just after the first of the year and exchanged gifts. "Garfield" got stuff for me and the Boo Boo. I got stuff for her and her TWO kids. I sent "Garfield" a thank you card for my stuff and a thank you card to each of her kids from the Boo Boo. I got nothing back from her or her kids.

Then, I got some stupid Garfield email sent to me. I printed it off (she doesn't have email) and mailed it to her. I heard nothing from her.

Then, my husband's bday came and went. "Garfield" never sent him a card. This is my supposed BFF. No call, no card, no nothing. So I called her a few days afterwards and left her a vm asking how she was doing and mentioned how busy we had been celebrating hubby's bday and all. I heard nothing back from her.

Then, Valentines Day came. I sent VD cards to BOTH of her kids. I got nothing back from "Garfield" or her kids.

Then, St. Patrick's Day came. You know the drill.

Then, Easter came. You know the drill.

Then, "Garfield's" birthday came. I sent her a card. I called her on her birthday and left her a voicemail.

A few days later, "Garfield" called me back.

Okay, I'm not a friggin idiot. I KNOW SHE WANTS PRESENTS! 4 months come and go, and my so-called BFF does not maintain any contact with me. No calls, no letters, no cards, no nothing. But - hey - time for her to get presents and SUDDENLY she has the time to call me back?!?!

Well guess what? The joke's on her. BECAUSE THERE ARE NO PRESENTS. And you know what else? I'm not calling her back. At least not for 4 months, anyway!! I'm very busy, you see.

So, Garfield... Odie is done. I'm not stupid: After 17 short years, I've learned my lesson!!

9 Comments:

Blogger Ubermilf said...

Can I be Ziggy?

6:53 AM  
Blogger Lo Lo Lova said...

Ubie, indeed you can!

So I normally don't read all those cheesy forward emails, but today I opened one up and this was the first few lines:

"Don't spend major time with minor people. If there are people in your life that continually disappoint you, break promises, and stomp on your dreams, too judgmental, have different values and don't have your back during difficult times...that is not a friend. To have a friend, be a friend. Sometimes in life as you grow, your friends will either grow or go. Surround yourself with
people who reflect values, goals interests and lifestyle."

HA!

7:06 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Wow.. I'm sorry Lo Lo.

7:44 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Wow toots. And you say that I scare you? Can I just say Happy Cinco de Mayo and Happy National Pickle Day NOW in case it inadvertently slips my small brain? Just kidding, honey. I have a b*tch that does the SAME thing to me. She "forgets" my name when she's seeing someone. Otherwise, I need pliers to pull her out of my a$$. Good times, my friend. Good times.

8:30 AM  
Blogger Lo Lo Lova said...

Thanks Nancy! I just want it to be over. Stop pretending to be my friend, ya know! SHEESH!!

And Ker-Ber, it's a good thing you wished me a happy pickle day. OR IT WOULD BE OVER! OVER!!!!

8:38 AM  
Blogger Melanie was here said...

Sorry I'm late to the party, I was partying up with Garfield. Just kidding.
She so doesn't deserve you as a friend. Be done with her and be happy. Surround yourself with people who give more than they get. You deserve it.

Also - shout out to KerBer - happy birthday!

5:35 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

My birthday is October 14th. Just in case you want to get me a gift!

8:08 AM  
Blogger honkeie said...

I know I am late posting this but I am never on the up and up. And for reasons like this I do not have any friends. I miss them sometimes but for the most I like my own company better.

8:00 AM  
Blogger Ubermilf said...

scenic vacation spot

6:35 AM  

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