not let people get to me

i used to be so calm, so let-it-roll-off-my-back.
People i’ve worked for once marveled (out loud) at my ability to stay cool, ‘just bobbin with the waves.’ i’d say, ‘keepin my head above water’

How did i get like this?
well, no matter. i’m taking the wheel. Have recognized the source of much frustration. Making the effort to move upward & onward. i just can’t stick around in a ditch forever.

Headed in a new direction.
Let the lice stay in the ditch.

ugh what a day. dark. pouring rain. cranky boss. crankier customers.

So this customer (who’s been a complete turd) just headed out with his prints (finally). I pop into the bathroom (to brush teeth – another goal :) and when i come back out, i discover him leaving again…
“Oh, Mr ‘Smith,’ did you have a question?” I ask.
He looks awkward, “uh, no, i had some garbage i wanted to throw out.”

Yeah, well his idea of throwing out is leaving greasy, smelly wrappers from DunkinGoNuts on the reception counter when no one’s looking; even tho the g.can is nearby.

What the hell is wrong with people?? It’s been a fang bearing day.

Focus on the really great people/customers, however few there are. I had one of my nicest just stop in (thankfully a regular), i will try to keep this experience with me throughout the rest of the day.

Just not healthy for me. So many angry, miserable people want to bring everyone down around them. Usually i’m quite sturdy and don’t fall for it, but i’m an Irish Aries and there are times i’m weak and this intense anger wells up and i practically want to punch the culprit.
Gotta work on not lashing back. Especially driving.