I think its about that time a lot of people begin to have some kind of New Year’s resolution list that people barely follow and expect a few changes. 

A year is full of surprises and I don’t think anybody completely changes. I think a lot people stay the same year after year. The things that do change about people are their attitudes and views. The complete character of a man (or a woman) doesn’t fade. Those violent and crazy thoughts, hatred, love, passion, ambition, strengths, and weaknesses are all still there somewhere hiding deep in someone’s character. It may take new heights and discoveries to reveal them, but they are still there!

I accept that I am not going to change in the New Year. I mean yeah, I can change my hairstyle and work on my physique, but that true character will stay within me. I may discover new dispostions and improve on a few things, but I will still be the same guy you all knew. If I was good to you then, and maybe not so good to you now, know that I have been good to you before and things can be worked out. This is when change does apply. It does happen. Just don’t expect things to happen so quickly nor assume that nothing will ever get better or worse. Change can be good and bad. You just have to decide which one you want to go for. Problem is, some people that think they have changed for the better, somehow get worse in other aspects. For example, one may have gotten smarter but everyone else will see that they have been a little pompous lately. Don’t assume that you are better than everyone! One may do so to boost self esteem I guess but don’t go bragging and showing off. Don’t think too much about the changes! Just continue to be you and work on improvements. Things will be a little more natural that way. Other people may not point it out, but they will see it.

I had a really good friend years ago whom I recently ran into again and had a little talk. We used to be really close but had a fallout a while back due to some negative actions. I had hoped that this person had changed for the better the next time we meet. When we met again after a few years, the person actually didn’t really change. Yes, this person has improved and declined on a few categories like how they look or do a few things, but you could really tell they are the same person they have always been. I found it funny but at least I can be at peace with the person now. I knew deep down, this person still had a good heart. No one is perfect, everyone makes mistakes. Some people learn to avoid making those mistakes more than others though.

Just be you. Be real. No one likes a fake ass mofo.

Love me for who I am, ‘cause I ain’t Changing.