5/29/08

Why is it that in every group, someone always feels the need to contribute where it is not wanted, or necessary? Like the person that has to put in their two cents, even if it wasn't asked for. Do these people have word quotas that they must reach daily? Do they just not feel complete unless they have said at least 10 million words in a twenty four hour span? I mean really people. Give me a break.

When someone asks me as question, I like to at least be given the opportunity to answer for myself. But so often it seems that I open my mouth, and someone else's voice comes pouring out. STOP IT! When that person said "Tj, I have a question for you." They meant, "Tj, I have a question for YOU" not your six neighbors. I mean honestly, that's just courtesy.

Also, I have respect for those people who stick up for what's right. Sometimes ya have to "challenge the man." In some cases, that's the only way things will get done. But there's a time and place. Pick your battles. That has to be one of my hardest learned lessons. You have to learn what's okay to let go, and what needs to be dealt with immediately. I still struggle with that, and probably will for a long time, if not forever.

Interference is assumption based. Interference means that someone has assumed something will not be dealt with, or will be incorrect, and therefore they MUST interfere. Well that's just plain horseshit. If you don't know the whole story, keep your mouth closed. If you don't know both sides, shut up. If you are unwilling to get both sides, you should not interfere. Period. You are closed minded. That will not benefit anyone, including yourself.

Also, while talking with Nathan tonight, we discovered that every relationship is subject to interference. The best solution is to work together, as a team, and not let that outside interference put a wedge between you. Two heads ARE better than one, and when everyone is on the same page, you can move mountains.

I have to quote a famous comedian, Jeff Dunham. "I know you're not supposed to go to bed mad, but sometimes, we can't help it, we're tired." But, people, as funny as that may be, and as true as it may be from time to time, the harsh reality of life is that the only certainty in life is death. Since you just never know what tomorrow brings, always take time to let the ones you love know that you love them. You can be mad. You can argue. You can have a difference of opinion. You can fight about that outside interference. But still tell them you love them. If you truly do, tell them so.

I'm too tired to rant longer, so... until next time...

~T