I have this friend named Elli.
She is always there for me.
But she is also a real pain.
She calls out to me to pay attention to her at the most inconvenient times.
She doesn’t complain that I don’t pay attention to her as often as I should but I know she aches for my attention.
Each time I see her I feel a twinge of guilt because I haven’t given her any attention so sometimes it’s easier to close the door on her.
Since we met there have been long stints of time – years even – that I would ignore her, yet she is still here.
In the past couple of months I have used her when I have been angry or needed something to do while I waited for blood sugars on the kids – even in the late night hours.
She doesn’t mind being used as a time waster but I also get so worked up after spending time with her that I can’t sleep.
When I do spend time with her I feel good but after my entire body aches.
She only wants what’s best for me and doesn’t ever judge me.
I think it’s time I commit to being a better friend to Elli.
Meet Elli –
Stick With It Sugar 
Hahaha! I was going to leave a comment about how it doesn’t matter… If you have a good friend, you don’t have to talk to them all the time. But I see it now. Good that you and Elli stay friends. š
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its a love hate relationship
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HaHa! That’s awesome. š
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I absolutely love it! I need to name my treadmill. š
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makes it harder to ignore her when I give her personification
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oh, i’m inspired to name my elliptical now, if only it would demand attention like the kids i wouldn’t forget it so much!
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She has the same name as my stuffed elephant from my childhood that was also featured in my HAWMC post about mascots – the elephant in the room. Like D she is not to be ignored.
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this is great!!! just found you blog and want to tell you that i am quite enjoying it.
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Thanks Kim -I just book marked your blog so I can learn more about you too. Glad you found me – 37 years WOW – you are a hero to many Im sure.
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My friend Milly is just as lonely.
You might know her by her full name – Tread-Milly.
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lol – it must be hard to be an exercise machine – they just don’t get the attention they deserve. I can say proudly we have never asked Elli to hold our clothes.
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