Over the last few days I’ve read a lot of words about how people are irritated with other people. Most of it is based on politics as the VP candidates are picked and conventions are held. But some of it is based on family, friends, work and culture. Blogs, news outlets, radio broadcasts - I’m constantly hearing it: People are irritated. And they’re talking about it. A LOT.
Now, let me tell you: I have a lot I’d like to bitch about today. This entry actually has started down several different paths. Various themes this entry almost took:
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Why did Target switch to the crappy bags?
How can you believe that two women are interchangable just because of their common ground of…not having a penis?
Why are Junior High kids so damn mean?
Please put your DAMN SHOPPING CART IN THE BIN. I’m sick of putting them back for you.
Listen. I got pregnant at 18 and it was unplanned. Please quit making me feel like that is somehow my parent’s fault and indicates that they are lesser people because of it. And quit making it sound like that unplanned pregnancy is something equatable to murder or theivery.
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Most days I feel better after bitching. I seriously do. Something about getting the crap off my chest makes me able to finally let go of what is irritating me. But, something about this weekend - maybe I worked too hard, or got too little sleep - I’m suddenly not feeling better by bitching. Actually, I’m feeling worse.
So, today? I’m going to be positive. I’m going to try to focus on the things that don’t annoy me. Here is a list of a few things that make me NOT annoyed and therefore NOT in a bitchy mood.
- Cascadian Farms Organic Cinnamon Raisin Granola. OMG. I’ve been eating this stuff in vanilla yogurt every day for breakfast and I love it. I actually look forward to breakfast because it makes me so happy.
- The Fall TV Season and this most awesome printable premier calendar. I challenge you to highlight yours more often than I have.
- My oldest son who proves every day that he may possibly be the most awesome kid on the planet.
- The color magenta.
- It looks like our family that had homes destroyed by Katrina escaped Gustav relatively unscathed.
- My van. We drove it on our first road trip this weekend and not only did it provide entertainment to NikkiZ (built-in DVD players ROCK) but it provided adequate storage for moving stuff to my Mom’s new place. I think I would marry my minivan if I could. I kiss it often.
- My brother. We laughed so hard this weekend that I teared up when I said “goodbye” to him. I hate that he lives so far away. Of course, he and I both know that if we spent too much time together that constant laughter would turn into beatings. Like it does with all siblings. And I would sooo kick his ass. Like a big sister should.
I’m know there are more and I’m going to do my best to stay positive all this week on my blog. Bitching - even about mild things like dry skin on my feet - seems to not do much for my mood lately. I’m going to try to combat my constant irritation these last few weeks with OBNOXIOUS OPTIMISM. Anyone want to join me? What’s making you smile today?











