Lol, Lmao

I rarely text people back within an acceptable timeframe. It’s one of my fatal flaws. And it’s funny, because I used to be a prolific texter. Back then, if you shot me text, I’d shoot you one back within minutes. Now? You probably won’t hear from me for a couple of days. Weeks, even.

Once a friend messaged me on Instagram, wishing me a Happy Birthday. I didn’t say thank you until the next one. That’s pretty bad.

There’s just something about responding to a text that seems so insurmountable. Like, I’ll see it. I’ll even respond in my head. But the physical act of opening the text and drafting a response…

Even my parents are victims. No one is safe.

I suppose I’m putting this in writing, because it’s one of my New Year’s resolutions—to respond to people!

Happy New Year!