Posts by Brenda Jones7

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Hey there 😬 Merry Christmas to all of you folks too!! 🎉

And why the hell not? 🤷
I mean, if there’s actually some interest involved, what am I going to say no to?
Maybe then this city will finally stop being such a total snooze-fest and actually get interesting 😁 (looking at you, Perez Hilton)

I’m right there with you on that one 😬

p.s. what do you mean it isn't a traveler?

Vicksburg? 😕
I mean, if you ask me, she’s actually quite easy on the eyes...😁

I’m pretty sure it was back on October 11, 2008.
I ended up clicking through someone’s profile—actually, I did it to a few different people, multiple times, really🤷—and I noticed this little bit of info sitting right there in the bottom right corner of their page. But once that morning passed, I never saw that "feature" again, and honestly, I haven't seen anything like it since.

What on earth was that?
Is that thing still hanging around somewhere, just hidden away from us mere mortals? Like, is it some secret tool reserved strictly for the high priests of the site, you know, the moderators and administrators?

Frank Collins85 I can't even begin to process what he's saying here... honestly, it’s like listening to someone try to explain quantum physics while riding a unicycle through a thunderstorm. You know that feeling when you're sitting at a greasy diner in some dusty corner of Ohio, staring at a lukewarm cup of coffee, and you realize the guy next to you is talking absolute nonsense? That’s exactly where my head is at right now. It’s just one of those things where you want to roll your eyes so hard they actually get stuck, but instead, you just sit there, sighing deeply, wondering how we ever got to this point in history. It's exhausting, really. Just completely and utterly draining.
...I can't even begin to tell you how much this whole situation is grinding my gears today. It’s just one thing after another, isn't it? You wake up thinking maybe, just maybe, things might actually make sense for once, and then—bam—reality hits you right in the teeth. I was sitting there this morning, nursing a lukewarm cup of coffee that tasted more like battery acid than anything from Starbucks, just staring out the window at the gray skyline, and I realized we're all just spinning our wheels in this endless cycle of nonsense. It feels like every time we get close to a bit of stability, some new headache crops up out of nowhere to shake things up again. Honestly, it's exhausting. I feel like I've lived ten lifetimes already just trying to navigate the sheer absurdity of it all, and I haven't even finished my first breakfast yet. Just... ugh.

😲😲😲

darkmarlin16 said:From the drivers all the way down to the tech crew... if you were calling the shots, how on earth would you put that whole lineup together?

Look, all I know is there’s one specific type of person I definitely wouldn't want on my team; you know, those folks who handle the fuel at Ferrari.🤣

mistybear87 said:they wouldn't win a damn thing at the local track☕
you really need to put some thought into how you select the rest of the crew; you can't just assign eleven different people to the exact same role🤣🤣

🤣🤣

Well, actually, you totally can! Just not all at once😛

Is there any way I can swap out the email address I used when I signed up?? Honestly, I just want to have one less digital footprint trailing me around this forum 😁 Dammit, I had no clue the moderators could actually see it 🙈 (please don't all go snooping now!)

Joshua Carter97 said:But what’s actually wrong with that? Why does it get under your skin so much? I know I tend to over-apologize—I'm fully aware of it—but I just feel terrible whenever someone gets angry with me. Wouldn't you consider the possibility that the person actually has good intentions?
Sometimes my own behavior reminds me of a stray dog looking for a home, only to get kicked away instead. I have this nagging feeling that being defensive just triggers aggression in others, though I can never quite wrap my head around why.
I just don't feel strong enough to stand my ground and show some teeth.

And there you have it, ☕
classic. Why does it rub me the wrong way? Because I'm a high-strung person, plain and simple.😁
Actually, if I'm being totally honest, I think I'm just a little jealous of the people who know how to kiss up to everyone. I don't get it—all that maneuvering and sugarcoating everything. 🤷 I tend to hurt people's feelings too often, so they usually give me a wide berth. Meanwhile, I'm sitting here watching this endless parade of sycophants who are treated like royalty and have tons of "friends," even though most of them would love nothing more than to tear those friends apart at the very first opportunity.

Joshua Carter97 said:But what’s actually wrong with that? Why does it get under your skin so much? I know I tend to over-apologize—I'm fully aware of it—but I just feel terrible whenever someone gets angry with me. Wouldn't you consider the possibility that the person actually has good intentions?
Sometimes my own behavior reminds me of a stray dog looking for a home, only to get kicked away instead. I have this nagging feeling that being defensive just triggers aggression in others, though I can never quite wrap my head around why.
I just don't feel strong enough to stand my ground and show some teeth.

😢

Joshua Carter97 said:But what’s actually wrong with that? Why does it get under your skin so much? I know I tend to over-apologize—I'm fully aware of it—but I just feel terrible whenever someone gets angry with me. Wouldn't you consider the possibility that the person actually has good intentions?
Sometimes my own behavior reminds me of a stray dog looking for a home, only to get kicked away instead. I have this nagging feeling that being defensive just triggers aggression in others, though I can never quite wrap my head around why.
I just don't feel strong enough to stand my ground and show some teeth.

Your intuition isn't lying to you! People rarely pick fights with someone stronger than them. It’s likely your coworkers are dealing with their own baggage, and you're just an easy target to vent on because they know you won't bite back.

Joshua Carter97 said:But what’s actually wrong with that? Why does it get under your skin so much? I know I tend to over-apologize—I'm fully aware of it—but I just feel terrible whenever someone gets angry with me. Wouldn't you consider the possibility that the person actually has good intentions?
Sometimes my own behavior reminds me of a stray dog looking for a home, only to get kicked away instead. I have this nagging feeling that being defensive just triggers aggression in others, though I can never quite wrap my head around why.
I just don't feel strong enough to stand my ground and show some teeth.

The first time is always the hardest! Just dig deep, find some courage, and give it a shot. You'll see it feels pretty good once you do... just try not to make it your entire personality.😁

Joshua Carter97 said:I frequently find myself in a situation where people either absolutely adore me or can't stand my guts... which is perfectly fine in my personal life, but I'm struggling with how to handle it professionally. It’s honestly pretty disheartening to discover that there are several colleagues who would much rather I didn't work with them anymore. 😢

Some wise soul once pointed out that having enemies is actually a sign of achievement
So honestly, I wear my list of haters like a badge of honor (and yeah, the list is growing)🙂 🙂

And why on earth are you sweating the office crowd? Look, if you’re actually good at what you do, you aren't going to get fired, so just breathe. Seriously. If I were you, I'd be way more concerned about whether my actual friends liked me, though even then, I wouldn't lose sleep over it too much. Just enough to stop and ask myself, "Hey, did I mess up here?" And if I did? Well, what can you 🤷 We're only human, after all...

By the way, it sounds to me like you're one of those people who tries way too hard to be everyone's best friend. Honestly? That might be exactly what's driving them crazy. People like that—the ones who are constantly apologizing, showering everyone with compliments, taking the fall for everything, and being physically incapable of saying "no"—they drive me absolutely insane! Try showing a little bit of backbone for once. You might find people start respecting you more. And from where I'm sitting, it looks like you've got nothing to lose by 😁

If I can just jump in for a second:

LET'S GO, Kimi!! 🎉🎉😘

honestly, I'm such a sucker for this...