Valentine's day gift for my friends
Would you believe these are handmade flowers? I made them myself in just two days
I made each flower myself with ribbon. It took two full days. I worked day and night. I did this for my friends for Valentine's Day. I care about them so much. I wanted to see them smile. The day came. I gave them the flowers. I felt happy inside. They looked at the flowers. They said oh nice. Then they took some pictures. After that they put the flowers away. They did not look at them again. My heart felt a little sad but I said nothing.
Later we went to a restaurant. We ate food. We talked and laughed. It was a good time. But my flowers were not there.When we came back I asked where are the flowers I made you. They looked at each other. Then one friend said oh we forgot them at the restaurant. My heart broke right there. I could not believe it. I spent two days making those flowers. I gave them my time my energy and my love. And they just left them behind like trash.
That is when I understood something important. My efforts did not matter to them. The price tag did. If I bought something expensive from a shop they would probably keep it safe. But because I made it with my own hands they forgot it. They did not see the value. They only saw flowers. They did not see my love inside each one.
I learned Your effort is not small just because someone else makes it feel small. When you give your time and heart to make something for someone that is the biggest gift you can give. If they do not see it that is on them not on you. Keep making. Keep giving. But give your love to people who can actually see it. And never forget to give that same love to yourself.
I will still make things. I will still put my heart into my gifts. But now I know not everyone deserves that part of me. And that is okay. I am learning to save some love for myself too. Thanks for reading my story. If you ever felt like your effort meant nothing I see you. Keep going.
I think it's been a long time since someone didn't appreciate something I made. The main reason is that my circle of friends has shrunk considerably. Besides, we know exactly who likes and appreciates what. I have very few friends, and they're all creative people.
At one point, when I wasn't sure when giving a gift, I said, "If you don't like it, just tell me, and I'll keep it."
I think your roses are particularly beautiful, and it's strange that these fake friends, because that's what they are, aren't being honest. Maybe they think it's inappropriate that you gave red roses? Sometimes it's culture or upbringing that makes people dislike something. What I find most shocking is that they deliberately left the roses at the restaurant. I'd love to see how you made them.
Thank you so much for your kind words. You really saw me. That means more than you know. You are right about everything. I think deep down I already knew they were fake friends. But sometimes we dont want to admit it because it hurts. We want to believe the people we care about care about us the same way. But your words gave me strength to see the truth clearly. I love what you said about your circle of friends shrinking. That is actually a good thing. It means only the real ones stay. I want that. I want friends who create things like me who understand effort who say hey if you dont like it just tell me and I will keep it. That is such a smart and honest way to be. I am going to start doing that too. I still remember last year One of them once accepted a real flower bouquet from another friend and they kept it safe. They even posted it online. But my handmade ribbon flowers they forgot at a restaurant. That hurt the most. Not because I want to compete but because it showed me where I stand. My effort didnt matter. The price tag did. Thank you for asking about how I made them I learned it from Pinterest. I would love to show you. I will take photos next time. Thanks again you helped me feel less alone today. Thank you for that. Keep being the real friend that you are. The world needs more people like you.
I've personally broken with a large number of fake friends. I say fake friends because I see people who are only there when they're in trouble or need something, even creatively, not as friends. It's better not to invest energy in them. Being used and learning to deal with that also takes energy. That energy is better spent on yourself.
When you plan to give something, ask yourself if the recipient would be willing to do the same for you. If not, they're not friends (and being poor isn't a reason not to reciprocate). I think the answer in most cases would be no. If you do feel the urge to make something, do so and keep it for yourself, or give it away with the words: "If you don't like it, no problem, I'll keep it for myself!"
I would also like to point out that when you use other people's photos, ask permission and cite the source. Otherwise, it's plagiarism.
You're very welcome to join the CCC community @hive-166850 or, if you're artistic and creative, join Art & Artists @hive-120695.
Your work must be original.
I wish you a wonderful, creative day (you also need to be creative in your interactions with people).
I hope you feel less lonely.
Can you tell me if you use a translator?
Thank you for your kind and thoughtful message. I really appreciate it. You are right. I have also learned that some people only come around when they need something. It hurts but it also teaches us who truly cares. I am learning to save my energy for myself and for people who truly value me. I love your advice about making things and keeping them for myself if people do not appreciate them. That is a beautiful way to protect my heart and my creativity. Thank you for inviting me to the communities. I will check them out. And yes I do use a translator sometimes. It helps me write better.
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@wakeupkitty
It's fine if you use a translator if it helps but mention it underneath your post since translators can also make, whatever you post or comment, look like AI generated text.
Note that it's better to write something short and good than AI generated text. There are plenty of creative contests not asking for long epistels (most here will not read it anyway).
I wish you a good time.
Thanks for the tips I’ll keep that in my mind and post my blog short and original.
It's a pleasure. I hope to read you soon.
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@wakeupkitty
the vote is pulled back because you post with AI and part of the photos you used are taken from others - if that's the case you should name the source