Today someone was mean to me. Really mean. I don't understand why people feel like they have to put people down. I hope I'm never mean to anyone. I would never want to make anyone feel like I felt today. Some people can handle meanness and just brush it off and not let it bother them. Not me. I seem to soak it in and dwell on it for far too long.
Why are people mean anyway? Is there something about making someone feel worthless and bringing them to tears that is so satisfying? Does being mean somehow put one on a pedestal...make them more cool, or something? What is it?
I was feeling so bad today. But then I chatted with Curtis through gmail chat. He can always cheer me up and make me smile. He really is the best, you know. The. Best! And I love him. When I'm with Curtis I know I don't ever have to feel bad about myself. He gets me and that is what is so great about him. I don't think many people truly get me...but he does. I love ya babe. Thanks for being so incredibly, undeniably the best person in the world!
So how about we all make a goal to never me mean to anyone...ever! What do you guys say? Are you in?
Im in, except I love to be mean to people who are mean. Like the person that was mean to you I want to go beat the crap out of. It would feel so good. So I will be nice, unless someone is mean then I get immunity. Im sorry someone was so mean, there is no worse feeling. I just think that ALL mean people are INSECURE. That is the only excuse. They hate themselves and they think that in order to feel better they need to put someone else below them. Its a sad world but Im on your side.
ReplyDeleteI completely agree with lizdye. I can't say it any better. I am sorry that someone was mean to you. I seem to soak it in also. Sometimes I wish I didn't so I could be mean and fight back and look as immature as the person that started it all. ;) I hate that I look back and think, "Oh, I should have said this." But in the end it's a good thing I can't react right away. I'm glad you have such an awesome husband and think he's the best...(but you know, my husband is really the best...) :D
ReplyDeleteBoo mean people! Let's counteract that with a little niceness:
ReplyDeleteYou are kind.
You are beautiful.
I really enjoy reading your blog because of its honesty.
I hope the rest of your day was better!
Love you Jen! Sorry you had such a bad day! How could anyone ever be mean to you?! I am glad Curtis made you feel better, what a sweet husband :)
ReplyDeleteMEAN PEOPLE SUCK!
ReplyDeleteMy motto is, "Kill 'em with kindness." It works every time. You come out looking like a superstar when you do. Always try to come up with the classiest, nicest way to come back to a mean person. The Jerry Springer-esque confrontation just makes YOU look bad. Take the high road, and everyone will know that YOU are the bigger person. I love you Jen, and hope you have a better day.
That is so sweet. Hooray for awesome husbands! Do you know how lucky we are Jen?! Sometimes I just sit there and think, "Man, how did I ever deserve such an awesome guy? There are so many people who never have a husband like this." So we need to feel lucky, cuz we are. And tell them constantly that we appreciate and love them. You are so good at doing that with Curtis, I can tell from your blog posts. They're one of a kind, and they deserve all the praise in the world for that!
ReplyDeleteAnd I'm sorry someone was mean to you. SO not cool. I am totally like you though, I take everything personal. I've learned to be a little better about that lately though, with a friend who was constantly cutting me down. I learned to just brush things off and feel bad for people who have to say and do things like that to people all the time. It's a great skill to acquire. I've been a lot happier since I learned how to do that :) You know, people are usually rude to people they are truly jealous of deep down. It's really SO true. So, I just think you're great Jen, and I miss you!