My love affair with humanity is over.

I'm a huge proponent of teamwork. I believe that if you offered a hand to people, they would remember it, and God forbid, even consider crediting you where due as well. I always believe in the benefit of the doubt. I'm tired of it biting me in the ass for the nth time, though.

I guess somebody finally smacked those damn rose tinted lens off my face.

Yes, life isn't fair, but there's no point in making it even more unfair for yourself. I'd love to have principles regarding my attitude towards the general public, but you know, when in Rome...

Starting now, those who want my trust, my help, and yes, even my limited expertise, will have to earn it. No more doormat. I will demand credit where I deserve it. And you can bet I'll be saying "no" a lot more often now.

I'm not saying that I'm going to become a jaded cynic. I'm just going to be a little more realistic. I don't think I could live without a little happy place inside me...and hopefully my true friends will help keep that place thriving and alive.