As you go up the ladder of success and become wealthier, you start losing people around you and trusted ones dwindle into a very few. Most people around you will change either way but there will always be some who will fight and try to stop the close ones from climbing the ladder unless they can go along for the ride.
I remember an incident a few years back when I was getting alot of interest and gifts from a diplomat. An ex-friend of mine wasn't comfortable with all the attention I was getting and used to drop comments like: "Don't forget your friends", " Sharing is caring", or "Next time you get an expensive gift that you don't like hand it over girlfriend" and "So now you're meeting all these diplomats, don't forget to remain sweet, since they could benefit you in the future".
I was too young. I was too naive. I shouldn't have hung around a much older crowd that found it very easy to manipulate my actions and thoughts and mold me into a bitter, hasty, judgemental, stupid person. I'm glad all that is in the past and I've learned my lesson the hard way. And I hope that I do not bump into such trashy people on this vacation.
One main reason behind those changes is $moola$ of course. Money changes people in every way.
Funny note: As I was shopping the sales in Dior, I noticed a pair of shoes I've seen before, but couldn't remember where. Finally, the image came to me of La Vache, walking barefoot in the office, leaving her shoes for display. The same shoes. At first, I thought maybe they were uncomfortable but come one, it's La Vache we're talking about, who wouldn't miss an opportunity to strut her designers. She must lead a very sad existence. God, I am truly grateful that I have such an interesting, full life that doesn't allow me to focus too much on showing off.
Also, I noticed that some of my older friends found it shocking, how I'd strut into designer shops, buy what I want, and leave. Money has become no issue anymore. I mean, I am no longer a student. I work hard and earn well and deserve to treat myself.
Since I've taken all those NLP courses, I feel that my hindsight has gotten better and my instincts have gotten stronger. And I realize that not all my friends are who I thought they were. Their images have slightly become tarnished since the days when I viewed them in the best light. And I will agree with Phoebe that there are very few selfless people and deeds. Even the people I thought I could trust the most turned out to use me somehow and lie to me. I cannot believe I never saw that before.
From my vacation:
1. Getting my nails done at Harrods' Urban Retreat
2. The Perfumery at the Urban Retreat
3. Eating at Area Cafe
4. Laduree has the best macaroons. I had my daily afternoon tea there.
5. Rode the carousel in Leicester Sqr and had fun.
Till we meet again, Sedeso
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