One thing I hate about friends (especially those whom I have "fraternal ties" with) is them doubting me. Never doubt my sincerity because I'm a lousy faker. Never doubt my word because I'm a bad liar. Never doubt my commitment because once I give it, I'll give it all. Never doubt my abilities because I personally don't settle and I sweat even the small stuff.
I will never give my word and do otherwise. Once I say yes, it's yes all the way. Verba legis, my dear friend. It shouldn't be contrued as, "yes if I can." If I say I'll do it, consider it done. If I know I can't, I would have said "no" or "I'll try." But I said yes, so it means I can and I will. If I weren't able to finish it, I would have given at least substantial results and I would have notified the persons concerned ahead of time. I will never put anybody in a tight situation. If I have issues, I will never drag others to misery.
Another thing I hate is saying "I'm sorry" because it means I did something unacceptable, like faking, lying, breaking commitments, or not doing my best. Kung puro na lang sorry, aanhin mo pa ang parak! But if I faked, lied, and let others down, it was a choice. Therefore, I don't even have to say I'm sorry. Why will I say sorry for something I did on purpose? And all the more, why will I say sorry for something I did not mean to do? Walang sorry-sorry sa mundo.
If I am all that I say I am, then it would really be hard for somebody to be my friend because I expect them to be at least the same and to understand that I am all that. And I don't think that that's too much to ask. I'm not saying that I should be trusted. All I'm asking is for others to believe. One can accept something without putting much confidence to it. That's the difference between truth and conviction.
