Sunday, September 13, 2009

The Downfall of my friend Jimmy

It's sad. It's true. And I can't do much to help Jimmy if I could. He's been given the advice from his closest peers (me included) and the results don't translate to success at all because he doesn't take the initiative to help himself. He's been hit left and right with problems - and it seems like he just doesn't to care. Instead of trying to find a job, he just kills time by hanging out with us, guys. Even worst, I don't think I feel much like a friend to him. The same for the others who try their best, too. For Jimmy not to listen to us (and trusting strangers instead), he doesn't value the support that we offer to him. We try to boost him with all the encouragement and motivation he needs ... So here's more details. It's been years and he's still crushed in debt. He was kicked out of sea job a few years back because of that, in addition to writing bad checks to someone. His Mitsubishi Eclipse was repossessed and all he has now is a clunker - a beat-up Ford Windstar - that's on it's last run and a definite road hazard. So he's riding a $25 bike has from the flea market. He has lost a lot of weight appearing really skinny because he doesn't have enough money to buy a lot of food like he used to. In addition, he goes to the bloodbank every week to give blood and get some extra money out of it. All of this and the man's still smiling and joking ... My mom wants for me to help Jimmy out by giving him some of our food. But I know this isn't enough. I wish Jimmy can just let me help him if he's willing to listen good with open ears. Jimmy is facing a downfall as we speak and all that me and the others could do is watch. It's tough to see someone going through this painful phase right now as he less likely cares about himself.