10 things

(Well, not you specifically...just in general)

The image above is from one of my favorite movies. A modernized version of Shakespeare's Taming of the Shrew (thank you Wikipedia), I enjoy it for it's witty one-liners mixed with a healthy serving of teenage angst.  Not that it really has anything to do at with the post I'm about to write (aside from the title perhaps), I just happened to like it...um, so there?! ;0) I have been cooking up this post for quite sometime now and I know I haven't been all that "share-y" lately, I really do think about writing, even when I lack the time and energy. I have compiled a list of obvious bugs I have, I know I'm known for being overly opinionated (in blog-land that is) but, in real life, I am a pretty easy going, go with the flow type of NoT sO aVeRaGe. ;0) And for the record, I don't really hate any of this...it just made a good title. I dislike with a passion, would perhaps be more accurate? ;0) These are in no particular order:

1. Blanketed statements.

You know the kind, the statements that begin with "you always" or "you never" and involve some sort of all inclusive or exclusive nonsense. "I always pick up after you" or "You've never done that", as far as I can tell (and I am a reasonable sort of person) it is nearly impossible to assume that something happens with such consistency. There has to be some point in life that you actually picked up after yourself or did something you supposedly never do. We're not programmed robots here, we're humans and humans are not so rigid in habit...um, ever. Try this again, "I seem to pick up after you a lot" or "That would be out of character for you", no inclusive or exclusive rhetoric here. ;0)

2. Explaining myself.

If my actions somehow involve you, I am happy to explain what I'm doing. If they don't then, why on earth do you care? Last I checked, it is my God-given right to live exactly how I choose to live, period. I am really sick of explaining exactly how things work at my house or even exactly how I feel about them. No, I'm not married. Yes, I support myself. Yes, I'm in a committed relationship. No, I don't care what you think...period.

3. Assumptions.

You know the old adage, when you assume you make an @$$ out of U and ME? Exactly my point. I don't ever assume to know how you feel because I AM NOT YOU. Get it? I can relate from personal experience (and because I am a little socially backward, that tends to be only way I can relate), but I can't assume to know exactly how you feel. If you want to know something, just ask...don't just assume you know, because chances are...you don't.

4. Formatting.

A very good way to organize your thoughts, your blog posts, your computer files, yes...I'll agree with all of this...to a point. (Save the computer files...by all means keep up with the formatting) I have a format I've followed for this blog for a year and a half now, but I've found that in the limited amount of time I have to share it really stifles my creativity. So, down with the format I say!! Hey, it's Monday?! Where's the tHiS iS wHaT i LiKe segment? It's gone to a better place I tell you and you're better off without it! (Not really, I just haven't reviewed anything worth touting lately...I've been busy okay?!) Eh, it's my blog right? Damn straight! ;0)

5. Being made fun of for talking to myself.

I have a disorganized thought process. (Really, I had no idea?!) Okay, this is probably fairly obvious when I start out talking about something and end up in left field by the end. (I.E. this blog...hmmm) If I have to do something that requires all steps to be done in a precise order, the only way to get it to click in that order to me, is to recite it aloud. I'm not crazy (well, that may very well be relative), but I do know that this works and therefor I shall continue to do it. (Parenthesis and all) ;0)

6. Judgmental People.


People come in all sorts of colors, shapes and sizes, backgrounds, orientations, circumstances, religious preferences and what not. The one thing we all have in common is, we are human. Hate is such a waste of an emotion and if you are my friend, I could care less about any of these things. That being said, I can't for the life of me figure out where people get the notion that they are somehow "better " than others. Be it the high and mighty of the so-called Christians or the snobbery that comes with wealth, I just don't get it. If you get off on putting other people down, then I have no time for you.

7. Bad parenting.

I'm sure if you've read more of these posts, you know how bad this bugs me. You have been entrusted to make sure these little souls are taken care of and nurtured and brought up to become the leaders of tomorrow. They are not a burden, they are not an annoyance, they are not even mini-yous, they are a gift and should be treated as such. The bond between parent and child is a strong one and if you enjoy them and make sure you are the very best parent possible, you will be taken care of in your old age at the very least. ;0)

8. Disrespect.

It has become the norm for people of all ages to be just down right disrespectful. You are destroying other people's things, you are not respecting the opinions of others, you aren't even teaching your children not to do this. If it's not yours don't touch it, if it is blatantly offensive don't say it. Show some common courtesy to those around you, say "please" and "thank you", smile at strangers, open doors for old ladies and the infirm. Teach your children to do the same. Insist upon it.

9. Basing your happiness on the actions of others.

"Happiness is not something ready made. It comes from your own actions."~Dalai Lama 

You can't go around in this world expecting others to make you happy, I know because I tried that for years and it doesn't work, ha! You have to do what makes you happy or tell others what makes you happy or you have to just plain accept yourself for exactly who you are. "You're making me unhappy", no you are allowing yourself to be that way. We are all in charge of us, how we react to people, situations, circumstances, and no one can choose for us how to feel. Choose to be happy. I know you're thinking this just sounds way to easy and really the concept is a really simple one and that, my friend is the point. ;0)


10. Being Overcomplicated.

Despite a larger than average fluency in the English language (ha!), I am quite simple as a person. I love deeply. I observe quietly. I enjoy beauty in all things. I read for entertainment. My kids are my world. As long as I have converse sneakers on my feet, a Dr. Pepper in one hand, my camera in the other, my man by my side, and my kids laughter echoing as music past my ears, I am happy. Simple as that.