On Being Obsolete

Whenever someone who's around less than I am shows up, I just start feeling like a wallflower in my own home. I hate it; I wish I could either stop wanting everyone to pay attention to me more than anyone else, or that they just would pay more attention to me. It's as though I've worn out my use, I'm no longer a novelty, I merely help with chores and such everyday things. I have nothing to add, nothing to say.