First of all, please dig me as I have been tagged for nomination on this site: http://www.gnmparents.com/. This is a first for me and I’m deeply moved (and surprised) to have my words up against such worthy works.
Second, let me say that I cannot wait for this week to be over, for the weekend to come and for our Summer Getaway to commence. The weather is supposed to be beautiful and I am all ready to take my camera and enjoy showing the Boy some of our favorite spots in the state.
Third, and last, to quote the lovably Loyd Dobbler in “Say Anything”, “How hard is it to just decide to be in a good mood?” I don’t understand why so many people have so many problems and just feel free to inflict them on those around them. I’m not talking about a bad day or two. I’m not referring to how they answer when you say, “How are you?” I’m talking about people who feel free to discuss all of their aches and pains and “weird” feelings like they are the first person in the world to feel that way.
This type of behavoir also brings out the worst in me, because then I become their mother. I try to fix it, because in my head that’s what it sounds like they want. But it’s not what they want. What they want is for you to listen and feel bad and say, “How awful!” and then buy them a present. Do you know how many days I come in here feeling like crap? Of course, you do! Because I blog about it. But if I didn’t, you’d never know and neither would my co-workers.
I’m not saying that I don’t want my friends/coworkers to ever share anything, or that they should never be allowed to complain about how they feel. But enough is enough when all suggestions to make things better are ignored.
Put the headphones on and keep it to yourself!
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Jim515 // June 27, 2007 at 5:44 am |
Congrats on the honor. That’s pretty COOL. I’ve known you were a talented writer since high school, and now lots of other folks know it too (What’s next? Might I suggest a book of ESSAYS…?)