As a person who’s struggled her whole life to pat myself on the head and God forbid speak up for myself, I can relate. Only now in my 70’s am I beginning to feel the power to do so. It’s more subtle than some yet, but I will NEVER be obnoxious. Not out loud at least :-)
You said it sister! People are so people-y (petty and jealous). I get upstaged, blocked, misrepresented, drowned out and overlooked. And that’s the less upsetting list.
ddjg 7 months ago
“After all, why can’t one be a little self-congratulatory once in a while?” ——Leonard Bernstein
Brass Orchid Premium Member 7 months ago
Unfortunately, attendance is mandatory, and life-long.
But, on the plus side, it doesn’t cost anything, if you are very, very careful, aside from compulsory taxation.
BJIllistrated Premium Member 7 months ago
As a person who’s struggled her whole life to pat myself on the head and God forbid speak up for myself, I can relate. Only now in my 70’s am I beginning to feel the power to do so. It’s more subtle than some yet, but I will NEVER be obnoxious. Not out loud at least :-)
PaintTheDust 7 months ago
Just saw an ad for a t-shirt: “Dogs make me happy (I would say ‘cats’), humans make my head hurt.”
Mike Baldwin creator 7 months ago
Ha! It’s the head games people play!
tammyspeakslife Premium Member 7 months ago
You said it sister! People are so people-y (petty and jealous). I get upstaged, blocked, misrepresented, drowned out and overlooked. And that’s the less upsetting list.
davewhamond creator 7 months ago
The problem with “Being People 101” is they keep changing the course. I can’t keep up!
azkfwecho Premium Member 7 months ago
Well, Amanda, if you need confirmation, I agree with your self assessment.