Venting

Give me just a moment to vent. There is one thing I pride myself on and that is looking on the bright side. I generally try to see the good in everyone, look at the pro's over the con's, find beauty in the not so beautiful and think positive thoughts. This attitude does me much good until I stumble upon someone who lives by the opposite mantra as me. When this happens, I have two options ... take it or leave it. For the most part, I leave it ... unless I work with the person.

For the past two years I have worked closely with a person who may be the most negative person I have ever been closely affiliated to in my entire life. "They" gripe and groan over everything. They complain, think the world is out to get them, are unhappy in everyday life, do not trust anyone or anything, and just bring everyone around them down. I tend to handle this by saying something positive or just smile and nodding ... until today.

Today, during a conversation, I finally put my foot down and spent a few minutes arguing the topic. I never do this because it is not worth my time, but today I just could not contain myself. Finally, "they" walked away from my desk LITERALLY stomping their feet. I kid you not. They said "ahhhhh I don't know I just don't like it". Everything went silent. Then, as I type this post, "they" walked past my desk and in a four-year-old tone, looked at me and said "HA!" and laughed out loud while walking away. I am not sure if that was closure to the uncomfortable "argument" or means of breaking the ice, but it just summed up my feelings. What a waste of my time .....

Now that this is off my chest, I can continue on with my happy, positive, life is great attitude!! And while you're at it, learn from me, as annoying as the "peppy, God is great!" attitude may be, the negative attitude is far more unattractive!!!

I hope you have a fabulous, sun-shine filled day!