I just wanna say folks are really getting on my nerves these days. It�s no one in particular, but I can tell you it�s not my family for once. It�s strangers.
As Missy�s friend, you will learn (or already know) selfishness is a huge turn-off to me. Being self-absorbed is another red flag. Folks that don�t realize a world exists outside their little bubble really gets on my nerves. I hate that. People might want to think about their actions having an impact on other people. But that would be smart, and we know there�s not too many smart people left in the world.
Dumb people: are rude, uncouth, careless, mean, and it doesn�t matter who the recipient is. Dumb people think that everything is all about them. Dumb people don�t realize how lucky they are. St. Louis has lots of dumb people.
1) Smart folks know that your actions have consequences, and we consider that. People yes their kids too much, and emphasize the wrong things in life, such as money and power. A person can have money and power and not be happy. But a happy person can have nothing and still be blessed. A happy person recognizes the good things in life that they have now.
2) We know that what goes around, comes around. Karma can be a bitch.
3) That love, kindness and friendship are highly underrated.
4) Money can�t buy happiness, only fun. It can�t buy self-confidence, or real friendship.
5) That you should consider it before you step on someone�s toes, because you�ll never know when they�ll be your boss.
6) People will always want what they don�t have, and in the meantime miss out on seeing all that they are gifted with every day.
7) We all have room for improvement, and not one of us is much better than the next person.
8) Forgetting the past means we are likely to repeat the same mistakes.
9) By the way this is unrelated but it�s a rant: It�s pretty ignorant to only want the police around when you are a victim. It�s pretty stupid to run from the police because you don�t want to be held accountable for your actions, but it�s even sadder for all when you get killed because you tried to shoot them or run over them, and then your family sues and wins. Citizens pay for your stupidity.
For my own personal example of selfishness, let�s talk about Big Butts. I go to Big Butts occasionally because they usually have some cool stuff for cheap. So, even though I was dog tired, and hot, and pissy I mustered up all the positive energy I had in reserve and went last night. I do not like to wait til the last minute to get things done.
I pick out some streamers, some paper plates, and other stuff for Jackie�s return party. I mean, I think I went down every aisle at Big Butt�s because it�s been a while since I went. I did find some cute stuff.
When it was time to check out at Big Butt�s, as usual, there�s only one checkout open. But see I�m used to that when you go to cheap places so I don�t get all mouthy or impatient at the cashier. I just quietly look around and if folks behind me are getting ignorant I don�t chime in.
I�m three back people from the checkout. Some lady is buying a huge pack of Charmin toilet paper and taking her time at the checkout. The cashier patiently awaits this chic to write out her check for what $1.50?
The lady in front of me though; she was making me nervous. While the first lady was being rung out, this helmet-haired soccer grandma was digging through a Champion display of something; I�m not sure what, in blue boxes. She�d open up each one, shake her head and toss it back. This chic was going through every single box. I wouldn�t have minded, but she was making a lot of racket and her aimless energy was starting to spread to me and I was getting antsy.
Finally, Grandma with the TP leaves and I�m watching the cashier, who�s now scanned every item, waiting on this Ritalin chic. The chic looks up when the cashier finally asks, �Are you going to purchase one of those Champion items?� And Ritalin lady says she�s not sure, could the cashier please just scan one of them? So, the cashier patiently scans one.
The cashier, (it says Dianne in rainbow colors on her pin) tells the nervous Ritalin lady the total and the lady doesn�t even have her crap ready! She says, �Oh, I had my credit card today at lunch, where is it?� And she�s digging through her purse. And now I�m really starting to get pissed. She finally grabs her checkbook and writes it out, smiling and yakking the whole time to the cashier who really couldn�t care less. Meanwhile, my feet are killing me and I�m resisting the urge to smack this Ritalin lady in the back of her head. I had the urge to smack her hard enough for her dentures to fall out, but that�s not nice. That�s not nice!!!! Well, that�s not really me either, but I am irritated at folks lately. I prefer to get folks back in more sneaky ways. Overt action is not subtle, nor is it funny.
I feel like I got PMS. I do have control though; I forget that I cannot allow folks to push me to the edge.
So finally, I think, it�s my turn and I start easing my cart forward while maintaining a peacefully neutral look on my face. And what does nervous lady do? She stands there, in my way, trying to decide between the two boxes of Champion stuff, not budging. I say, �Excuse me� and she looks at me like I�m interrupting her, instead of her holding me up. I am incredulous. First Rene�s rant over soup and now this lady wants me to stand in line all day while she makes up her mind�
I mean, how self-absorbed can you be, lady?
Then, I go home. And folks are rude on the road. I mean, would it kill you people to be nice to each other? I mean, is anything worth getting in an accident and getting killed for? When people tailgate me, I think, boy, do they really think they�re important. So I slow down and turn on my flashers�I�m not getting a ticket for anybody.
Do people really believe they�re more important than anyone else is? That they don�t have to obey the speed limit and observe the laws of the city like everyone else? All of us nobody�s should just not drive anymore so we won�t inconvenience them. And when my daughter�s in the car, mama bear comes out because I know that that asshole is taking a chance on my kids life because he was too damn stupid not to leave the house five minutes early. That makes me angry. It makes me want to ask them �If I stood next to your ear, could I hear the ocean�?
9:23 a.m. - 2003-07-01
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