by bossychick~ recently a friend's FB status said, 'Ok, so lets stop whining and complaining and do something about it'... and it got me thinking...
I wanted to find her and hug her and make her hold a press conference, to educate the general public on this concept. It soooooo irritates me when people have a problem, and ALL they do is complain, and usually to someone that can't fix the problem anyway... ya know like they just want to hear themselves sing, they don't really want a solution.
I am a problem solver, when something goes wrong, whether it be physical, emotional or otherwise, I go into 'what can I do different to solve this or make it better' mode. I know, I know, I cannot expect for everyone to handle everything, just like I do. But seriously, could I get a little less talk and a lot more action? ( shout out, Toby Keith)
This is my take on this subject... If you were walking and your foot landed in a bucket of dog crap, would you get the ''H" up out of it? or would you stand there and tell 85 people how bad it stinks?
I get so sick of hearing how bad the crap smells... how grody the crap is... how they don't want the crap in their life. HELLO!!! Quit stomping circles in the crap then and pick your foot up and get out of it already, GEEZ! If all you're going to do is talk about it, but never take action, then I have a one way ticket to Shutty Town, just for you.( for people who don't watch King of Queens, that means shut up!) It makes me so mad, I want to burn down Sonny's BBQ ( which is bad, because I would really like to be buried there I love it so much)
There are 2 morals of my rant ... 1- if you complain to me, you will be offered a solution, if you chose not to take the solution, fine, but don't come back to me and complain about the same old crap over and over and over, when you are doing NOTHING to change it...2- you don't really have to tell me or anybody else your problem at all, you could just get your foot out of that nasty bucket, and wash it yourself!
That being said, if you want to talk to me, about something, you are more than welcome. I will listen to anyone about anything, just don't come to me if all your doing is testing your vocal range, because I don't like your song, it stinks...like dog crap.
*Note* this is not directed at any one person, actually its directed at many, lol, thats a joke, its really not directed at any one person... but like they always say 'if the shoe fits...'
I would like to add, I know that God has the solutions to all our problems, so if you find yourself in need of an ear, maybe you should try Him, but I think He's a problem solver too, so get ready to take some action.
That is all, you do what I say- Bossy
Great post! I know I needed to hear it. Thanks!
Posted by: ketura | April 19, 2010 at 09:46 AM
I'm always telling my kids to be a problem solver. I probably should practice what I preach since that's not always the first thing that comes to my mind in every instance of my life. Sometimes I like to whine and roll around in the poop for a while and then it will occur to me to actually try and solve the problem.
The most obvious thing would be to pour water on the soap to wash it off instead of just sitting there watching all the kids slip and fall. ha ha!
Posted by: herrika | April 19, 2010 at 10:03 AM
It is funny that you wrote this because I always say is there a sticker on my head that says "please let me solve your problem!" However I'm sure I have called you to solve my problems too.
I don't think I am one to keep stomping in the poop unless I don't see a solution. However there are times I feel sorry for myself but I usally get over it in a bit. lol!
I'm like you don't put yourself in a situation and then complain about it! Which I have also done! lol!
Posted by: socialchick | April 19, 2010 at 11:59 AM
AMEN!!! Get over it, and stop blamming everyone else. It could be your wollowing and ranting about the same ole thing that makes it keep surfacing!!!!
Posted by: Amy | April 19, 2010 at 04:50 PM
I love you Amy!
Posted by: bossychick | April 20, 2010 at 10:10 AM
I hope this is not like church when the people who need to hear it most are not there that day to hear (or in this situation read) it. Ill make copies and distribute when appropriate....lol..
Posted by: sassychick | April 23, 2010 at 10:29 PM