Yesterday was not my brightest moment. I lost control. Most of you who know me understand that I am very patient and laid back. For the most part I keep all of my emotions in check even when I feel like I am dealing with nit wits. Yesterday was a different story. I was dealing with a nit wit and to say the very least I did not choose the moral high road. It was my second very trying conversation with this particular individual. Instead of fielding my questions (part of an office assistant's job) she chose to harangue me. I don't know if it was the wrong day or I had just reached my limit with her but my tongue lashed out in a most beastly way. As if it was acting completely independant of my brain. It was BAD, BAD, BAD. The most cruddy part of the situation was that I felt good immediately after it was over. I felt so liberated and relieved to have unloaded on this person. Later I thought about it and realized that I did not conduct myself properly. There are multitudes of ways to deal with people like that and I had chosen the worst one. Which kinda makes me just as bad if not worse.
After reflecting on my behavior I have decided that I am in need of the Christmas season and all that it represents. Thus the fun loving music you are listening to right now. With any luck from here on out all of my days will be merry and bright and I will do a better job of keeping my mouth in check.
since you have a baby, you can blame it on lack of sleep. i'm sure it seems like a pretty lame excuse, though. i'd love to come unglued on someone, but i never do. you're right, it only makes you feel worse. you could always send the woman some cookies and an apology if you feel really bad. then, you can use the sleep excuse. i think i may have done that the last time i yelled at someone.
ReplyDeleteI think when I get there this weekend, we should do something Christmas-like! Yeah, I'm sure Normie wouldn't necessarily appreciate it, but we could at least watch a Christmas movie or listen to some music...you need it :)
ReplyDeleteFor your Christmas Rx needs, look no farther than the movie Elf. Polly Mae likes to answer the phone around this time of year by saying, "Buddy the elf, what's your favorite color?"
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