Mixed emotions

Yesterday a very dear friend told me that she was pregnant. Momentous news that usually brings happiness and goodwill to people, and congratulations all around and the exciting prospect of that new baby smell and warmth and general feelings of gladness and goodness. I’m no exception. I felt all those things when she told me

To my friends

I’m sorry.  I’m sorry that I’m such a bad friend.  I’m sorry I forget things.  I’m sorry you all take it personally that I forget things, but you should know that I forget everything, not just you.  I’m sorry you feel like I use you as a back up.  I’m sorry that my life is