Hmmm ... It seems that I've had time to contemplate the world around me, and I've come to some conclusions about the people around.
1. I have absolutely no time nor patience for people who claim to be "Christian" yet act in the most un-Christian fashion. This is not me on a soapbox because I do not claim to be Christian. Granted, I am exploring it, but it is not a label that I currently apply to myself. Anyway, the hypocrisy that pervades the Christians (mainly born-again protestants, but not excluding mainstream protestants as well) is sickening. These people preach a good game, but when it comes to actually living in Jesus' image, they fail miserably. It's rather sad and disheartening.
2. I also have no time and patience for adults who behave in a middle-school-esque fashion. As a grown adult, the silent treatment (i.e ignoring people) is lame-o and immature. When grown people are angry or disappointed or upset, they address those issues and discuss them with the person that "caused" the discontent. Come on, people. Get it together. You have outgrown middle school by nearly a decade (or more!). It is time to behave accordingly.
3. The bureaucracy of academia is unreal. 'Nuf said.
4. The constant stream of bullshit from the world of insurance is out of control. 'Nuf said.
5. Finally, I am completely exhausted by people who require so much time and effort in friendships. They cannot be bothered to call or write, but they get upset and annoyed when you stop doing the same. I'm sorry people. I refuse to any longer be the one who always puts everything together, the one who always makes first contact, the one who always plans. Don't get me wrong. I love doing all those things, but it just gets boring after a while when it becomes the expectation of me. I do it because I enjoy it, not because it is my job. Sadly, when I quit the job, people either get pist or fade into the woodwork. This only reveals to me the kinds of people I have surrounded myself with. (Of course, this mini-tirade does not apply to all of the people in my life! Just those that fit into this particular category. I love the rest of you terribly!)
So, that being said, life is fairly good on my end. I made some pretty kick-ass macaroons for RCIA tomorrow night (including an adulterated batch spiked with Malibu rum), and now I am watching The Great Gatsby. Oh, if I could have only lived in the Roaring 20s and have had my clothes designed by Ralph Lauren. I just adore the beaded dresses and hats and everything. But, if I were alive in the 20s, I would probably have been a scullery maid in NYC, living in the Bowery. Just call me Maggie. For those of you that get that reference, you officially rock!
That's all for now, folks. Take care.
5 comments:
Bring that adulterated batch to the RCIA. Catholics love alcohol. Well, Catholics where I'm from love alcohol.
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You really can't waste your time looking for the idealized Christian... the real thing is living the walk not talking it like a moral diction machine. Its like reading literature, some of the characters who seem to have power end up screwing themselves to a dead cat in the middle of the road, then blaim the devil for running them over. We're really rather comical, humans.
If I faded, my apologies...If you don't already, know that I was concerned, not angry, when I emailed you the other night. :)
Hey, you like *some* born-again protestants, right? Though, um, I don't have my life altogether. :)
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