Unsettling

I’ve had an uneasy feeling nagging me of late. For one reason or another, whining irritates me more than usual. I think it might be that I’ve bombarded myself with negative images lately (damn Internet). But after you’ve seen people TRULY suffering, you can no longer feel sorry for your co-worker when they complain that they’re unhappy about the most trifling shit.

I turned a corner somewhere, and I honestly think it was good for me; having your child go under anesthesia is a minor worry, but having 2 logos in an ad that’s only supposed to have one, well, I just don’t see the reason to kvetch over crap like that anymore. Life is only as complicated as you decide to let it be.

My boss constantly tells me to pick my battles, and I’ve discovered that life has gotten easier now that I’ve finally put it into practice.

“This is not the hill to die on, Kristie.”

Great advice. It’s my new motto. Spread the word.

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4 Responses to “Unsettling”

  1.   sally Says:
    May 26th, 2006 at 9:16 am

    Yeah, the best boss I ever had said the same thing to me - and it works in every facet of life, especially with a toddler!

  2.   Thunderfish Says:
    May 27th, 2006 at 6:35 pm

    What hill is good for dying on?

    ~Jef

  3.   Lance Says:
    May 30th, 2006 at 8:59 pm

    “But after you’ve seen people TRULY suffering, you can no longer feel sorry for your co-worker when they complain that they’re unhappy about the most trifling shit.”

    That’s kinda how I feel when I read, oh, every word of your blog.

  4.   Kristie Says:
    May 31st, 2006 at 6:29 am

    Touché, Lance. If it bothers you, then go somewhere else. That’s the beauty of free will. Or insult me here, if it makes your day better. I love hecklers.