When friends reveal foes

I've had a quite interesting time evaluating my life lately. I've decided to take a step back and really look at the way I have been living my life - from the outside, in. Unfortunately, I came to the realization that a lot of the negativity is not negativity I bring upon myself. It is actually the people I surround myself with. After a few unfortunate events (in a row) concerning friends, friendships, and new acquaintances. I realized one of the most important decisions you make in your life is deciding who you let into your life.

There are a few sayings that come to mind "You are only as smart as the people you surround yourself with", "You are as fat as your friends", "The strength of the whole is only as strong as the weakest member".

If I continue to surround myself with immature, irrational, reckless people; I will only continue to be miserable, unhealthy, and most of all emotionally exhausted. Although I have always been careful when "choosing" friends, I have decided to be more careful with EVERYONE I let into my life.

I am not saying I'm better than anyone. This is not an ego trip. I must defend myself before those of you reading this roll their pretty little eyes into the back of their heads. I am merely sharing my recent revelation - the people that you surround yourself with actually make up the person that you are.