I'm frustrated because I'm frustrated!!! It bothers me that things bother me. It upsets me that things upset me. It angers me that things anger me! And it pisses me off, that things piss me off!
It's not a big deal, and it's only about extrinsic things, but it drives me nuts when people are prepared to negotiate everything to the point of immorality. Please let's just say it the way it is, without a myriad of stupid games. If you dont want to buy our freakin house that's ok. Just get out of my life because you're cutting into my grandchildern time, and you're pissing me off!
Today I am looking for words of wisdom to help me cope with the more "complicated" aspects of our society. The ones where a home inspection is not intended to confirm the validity of a deal, but rather intended to facilitate screwing the other guy one last time. I say, "I will not be screwed!", and that's my problem. If I were to just lift my skirt and accede to the deed, I would be ok, but I can't do it.
So help me please. Help me to not let this crap get to me. That's what really annoys me, is that I let it cause tension in my life, when I know that in the big picture it means nothing. Help me to smile and acknowledge that it's ok if I resent getting screwed without even being offered a kiss, but also tell me how to quickly move beyond the resentment such that it becomes a non-issue for me.
That's it for today. Just a web rant. I'm almost ready to scrap it and start again, but then maybe if there is a god (and Mary says there is) those lovely people who "PISSED ME OFF" today will stumble across my blog and get the message. Do you think so?
Sorry...I suppose that's the problem with being blessed with so many things...I'm getting greedy.
Today was another very good day in my training life. If yesterday was a breakthrough day, then today was a validation day...almost a relief day. I knew of course that it would have to be an easy day, but in the back of my mind I was worried that I would crash. That has happened several times over the last few months; just when I thought I was making good progress I would stumble. That's the way it felt when I first started around the block(7.4 km's), so I really focused on not letting it get to me, but rather to relax and just take what comes. I was certain I would be walking soon. Not the case. As a matter of fact I felt in control the entire 39'46". And that's as fast as I have ran the block any time since my recovery.
I was planning on going swimming as well but I let those "FREAKIN YAHOO HOUSE BUYERS" ruin it for me. Shame on my stupidity eh?
Ok now I'm really done. Im going to sleep now because tomorrow I have 2 doctors appointments and I always like to be at my best for my friends from the world of medicine. Other wise they may find something wrong with me, and want to give me some pills to try. I always have trouble with the idea that what Doctors do they call "practicing". I'm gonna tell my family doctor that there will be no practicing on me for the next year and that it is his job to keep me healthy until Aug 30/09, and furthermore if he doesn't I'm gonna sue his practice. After all it's what we do isn't it?
Ok I guess I wasn't quite done yet, but now I am, and it's because my dedication for today just popped into my head and made me ok. And it's not just because she is sending me 'something" in the mail.
Lastly, since Mary has already decided to put me on a Q-ROO bike this is just for looking at. Even I won't spend this much money!
I dedicate day 19 to the charming, sensitive, and oh so pretty young lady who is the daugther of my brother.....Samantha!!
"An eye for an eye, will leave the whole world blind"
love peter
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7 comments:
You mean you are NOT buying the Q-ROO bike? I thought it was a done deal and if it isn't then it should be. You have to watch & listen for the signs from above. Now I'm ranting; just my opinion, do what you want with it.
My only advice Peter is "let it go"!! Admit you are powerless over the actions of others (assholes) and you will find yourself "empowered".
How come all that beautifull new bike gear you bought is all BLACK??? It shoulbe be orange, yellow or neon green. I need you to be visible and SAFE!!
I think the real trick is to see them as your sister, who makes her living buying and selling, or your kids, who have a family to support and need to get the best deal they can. When you see them from your heart, then you can SMILE and genuinely say, "No thank you!"
Mary...you make a good point with regards to his safety. Now I am concerned and I am thinking about buying some neon spray paint!! Mary, being well versed is a quality many of the Rooyakkers are adept at including you. I always enjoy reading them because they are concise and to the point.
Elly...like your analogy, it would work for me.
Really, the only jerk is the one allowing you to take precious energy away from your self-care and sending it elsewhere... so, which part of you is enabling that???
I'm not sure that this blog was written by the Peter Rooyakkers i know! But assuming it is, i have only one piece of advice. It is the same advice you once gave me! 'Don't sweat the small things'! It sends the wrong impression!
Saludos mi buen amigo!
Well I would suggest that instead of being pissed off at being pissed off, you lift your skirt and DECIDE to enjoy it! To support my suggestion, I have a little story. Being in the business of sales, I am fortunate to meet every kind of person you can possibly imagine, (Gordy Tapp comes here once a month or so!)and I have come to realize that most people who treat you poorly are probably actually good people doing what they think is best for them. Oh ya, here is the story.
A couple of years ago, I had a customer come in with a defective karaoke machine that had been purchased from one of our stores. It was a few months old, and the procedure I am supposed to follow is to send it out for repair. Well this infuriated her to no end. She had many not so nice things to say about the product and the company and my store even though she bought it from another location. If I had one in stock , I would have given her an exchange because she was so upset, but I did not. She finally agreed that it was ok for me to send it out, but she was still calling me names and shaking her fist as she walked out the door. I on the other hand kept my cool perfectly. I never stooped to her level and was totally calm and courteous the whole time. As she was shaking her fist on the way out the door, my last words were "have a nice day". Shortly after we sent it out for repair, a cd she had ordered for the unit arrived. A week later, the unit came back repaired, so I called her to come and get it. I had already decided to give her the cd ($35) to try to make up for her bad experience with our product. When she came in to pick the unit up, I told her no charge for the cd, and all of a sudden she disappeared from my sight. (this is not so unusual with my sight) The next thing I know, she is standing behind the counter, right beside me with arms outstretched, saying "I need a hug luv". Ever since that day, she has been nothing but nice any time she comes into the store. She calls me by name, she is very complimentary and congratulatory as far as my weight loss. She treats me like an old friend. Now I ask you, did I lift up my skirt? If I did, I am still benefiting from the experience today.
Love Old John
John must be old to be so wise. And today I learned that we sometimes can choose to do what we like to do, but at other times, we must choose to like what we have to do. Inspections are part of the home buying/selling process these days, so you may as well accept it, but know in your mind ahead of time that you can or cannot accept as far as negotiations go. It's hard not to take it personally, but it is really just a business transaction. Let it go and put your energies elsewhere. And get a reflective jacket or armbands or something for God's sake!
love you
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