[Source](https://pixabay.com/photos/emoji-smiley-bad-mood-feeling-3202669/)
It hurts when you go the extra mile to make someone happy and they don’t appreciate your efforts. Of course, I am not perfect. I understand that I have flaws. I don’t go around saying “I am Justfavour, the flawless human,” but I try as much as I can to show gratitude to people who help me. I grew up under the shed of my mum, out of the many things she taught out, one of the values that stands out is gratitude. When people go the extra mile to help you, you don’t need to necessarily pay them back, you can also show your appreciation by genuinely thanking them. That’s the least you could do. Have you ever done a good thing for someone and they were unappreciative? How did you feel and would you want to do something for them again?
I still remember everything like it happened yesterday- exam period. The smell of burnt candles, coffee, energy drinks, and new and old books filled the air. Exam periods are crazy. Students run from one class to another, sacrificing their sleep for the sake of exams. As a student, it is important that you embark on a journey of self-analysis and figure out your favorable reading routine. I’ve always been a night reader since my high school days. I read and assimilate better during the night. I also read during the day, but it rolls off easily for me when I do it when the birds are asleep. My reading routine has been helping me since my high school days. When I got into the university, I found out that there were so many people like me- night readers.
This happened in my 2nd year in the university . I had a small circle of friends, and during exams, we’d read together. We pulled all-nighters back to back. Usually, during exams, we all converged in a classroom in school to read. Unfortunately, something happened that day, and the school authority closed the gates, preventing students from reading in school that day.
It took us by surprise. Since we couldn't do anything about it, we all agreed to read in our various rooms. My closest friend in the group asked me to call her on the phone before starting, as she had a busy day and wanted to sleep. She wanted us to start reading together. My body felt weak and heavy and I decided to take a long nap and start reading by 12. So, I set an alarm for 12am.
As soon as my alarm woke me up, I called my friend so we’d start reading together. Unfortunately, her phone was switched off. I waited for about 5 minutes and tried calling her again, but it didn't go through. So, I started reading, hoping that somehow, she’d wake up and join me. About an hour into my reading, an idea popped in my head to call her roommate so she'd put her on to me , and I did exactly that. Luckily, her roommate was with her, so she woke her up.
Instead of telling me thank you, my friend complained and said that I should have called her roommate earlier. She went on and on about how she had not covered so many topics, and how she wanted to start reading very early. I explained to her that I called her number several times, but her phone was switched off, and then it was later that I thought of calling her friend. I expected her to apologize, but instead, she said “it is not that deep.” Of course, her thank you wouldn't have added anything to my life, but at least it would've shown that she didn't take my efforts for granted.
This is my entry for the INLEO monthly prompt. The topic is; Have you ever done a good thing for someone and they we’re unappreciative?
Posted Using InLeo Alpha