I Could Laugh All Day
Wow! I never realized what I say could cause such a reaction from people.
People continue to decide how I am. That is so interesting. Rather entertaining as well.
I have friends I have known for over 30 years. I have friends from school days (you know - back in the dark ages). Not one of them ever gold plates the truth and always tells me like it is. That is why I treasure them so much. My husband is the same, he tells me exactly what he thinks.
I have employers from almost 40 years ago who would hire me again in an instant. How do I know? As I see them periodically, they continue to remind me that if I ever need a job, there is always one for me. They know me well, far better than anyone here.
I have asked them if I am gruff...they respond that I don't take s*** from anyone and that is one of the many reasons they appreciate me. They also rely on me to protect their children if I watch them. Yes, I take care of children.
I have been accused of much here in my blogs. Accusations have been tossed around like confetti by people who know absolutely nothing about me.
If people want a "Stepford Wife" type of pesonality out of me, forget it. I am a breathing, thinking female and I intend to stay that way.
As I have been accused of deleting posts to my blogs, and few heed what I have replied, I shall do what I please.
As I have been accused of not liking people to disagree with me, and few heed what I have replied, I shall do what I please.
As those who do not know me continue to ignore what I post in response to these, and other, accusations, I believe they view me with eyes which prefer to see what they wish to believe rather than reality.
So, if you do not like me for one reason or another, don't enter my blog. Don't send me pms. This, according to many sources, is MY blog and is for MY use.
I am aware I am spoken of behind my back. That does not bother me one bit. It means others have nothing to do and that is how they spend their time. Just remember one thing, the person you may be talking to is probably talking about you behind your back. Plus, if they are talking about me, that means they are leaving someone else alone and not taking their ire out on them.
Oh, and if you think I am angry, wrong. I am laughing my backside off. You have proven what I have said all along. People judge others when they do not have the right to judge anyone. After all, if you are busy judging someone else, does anyone realize that you are also being judged.
I would wish you all a good day, but someone, somewhere will decide I mean quite the opposite. So go forth and spread your version of happiness. I have a busy, happy day ahead of me.
Do not judge me until you have walked a mile in my shoes. Oh man, my sides hurt from all the laughter. My point has been well proven.
Edited to add: The "trashman" was just here. He is so cute. I even know his name just as I know the name of every "service person" I encounter. Odd, I know people who look down on service people, they must be angry people in order to do so. Ya think?
8 Comments:
Knock knock - please can I come in?
They may be angry, or maybe they just don't like themselves very much, so they transfer their feelings across to not liking other people.
I remember screams of horror when I mentioned letting the postman use the loo when the weather was freezing. Yes, it was Merv, and no, they didn't know him. They just assumed that a postman - any postman - would be the harbinger of all known germs and would probably eat their children.
I love your FT friend's name. What a find. :)
By lesley153, Feb 04 09 10:48 AM
I have always believed you should appreciate those who help you along your path in life.
Service people have difficult lives through no fault of their own. I cannot count the number of times I have observed someone going off on someone who is trying to help them find what they are seeking.
I always say if you feel you can do the job of someone else better than they can, apply for a position with the company and have at it.
I have heard people "clicking" their tongues at having to wait in line while another customer is being helped. Don't they realize they sound like they are ticking and, thereby, about to go off?
People just seem to dump on others and tell them what is wrong with them. Unfortunately, they do not look in a mirror (so to speak) and see the reality of their lives and how they look to others.
By talentedone, Feb 04 09 10:55 AM
No, the clickers don't realise that they sound like a time bomb. All they can think of is that their time is more important than anyone else's. But I like the comparison. Next time I queue in front of someone tutting and drumming, I may just be tempted to ask what time they're set for detonation.
Course people don't look in the mirror - they daren't - most of them would have to scream and run away!
By lesley153, Feb 04 09 11:17 AM
Service person here! You'd be surprised at how much I've been looked down on but I always have the last laugh because I know I don't work as long hours as them and make just as much.
Mo, just go about your postings the way you did before all of this happened. I hate to see my friends suffering for having their own opinion.
By kitkat121080, Feb 04 09 11:20 AM
I am not suffering. At least, I think you mean me. If not, please advise.
I am outstanding. Today is a blessed day and I am enjoying it.
I forgot to tell you, friends, that our "rubbish man" was four hours early. He is so good at what he does, they have expanded his route. I think I will make him a "well done" card.
I have also worked retail. What an experience. I have seen many shocked faces when Hubby and I thank the person, by name, for helping us. We have even been so bold as to call the company and commend them for having such an exceptional employee. Yes, we have been told by others that we are stupid for doing so as they are just "service people". Whatever would happen to the world if we did not have them? It would mean people would have to fend for themselves. Oh, the horror.
Thank you to those who are considered "service people". You are needed more than some will ever realize.
By talentedone, Feb 04 09 12:01 PM
I meant you were suffering by being pm'd by people with mean things to say.
By kitkat121080, Feb 04 09 12:17 PM
I went back to the IKEA restaurant to tell them how much we'd enjoyed the meal, which had been cooked with care and served with friendly courtesy; rung companies with a compliment only to be pre-empted and asked what's my complaint; I've even rung the number on the "How's my driving?" plaque on the back of a vehicle which I thought was being driven exceptionally well (for a change), and the first question I was asked was "What was the damage?"
These are people who sit at the phone all day, fending off complaints, and sometimes bitter, personal abuse. Say something nice, and they can't cope. Most of their calls are nasty. Why do we get off on nastiness? and would it kill us to pay someone a compliment once in a while? Yes, it probably would.
By lesley153, Feb 04 09 12:29 PM
No suffering here. Thank you for caring, Katie. You are good people.
Yes, they could be considered "not for FT" pms. However, it is a moot point as the words are hollow.
On to my next...let's see. Where should I visit next? Oh yes, time for lunch.
I shall return.....
By talentedone, Feb 04 09 12:45 PM