Sunday, June 05, 2005
R-E-S-P-E-C-T
Here's a little randomness:
So, girls playfully hit guys all the time, right? Usually accompanied with a smile, wink, and something like: "oh, you're such a jerk," or, "shame on you! I can't believe you said that!" or, "oh stop it, really now, don't be such a tease."
And guys hit other guys all the time too. You know, the slap on the butt at sporting events, the side punch to the bicep after a joke or congratulations, and the occasional wrestling match or straight up fist fight.
However, I also think that guys hit girls on a far too regular basis.
And unfortunately, as soon it happens, my respect for that guys drops a few notches, simply because it shows the lack of respect he has for the girl he's hitting. Even in jest, I just don't think it's appropriate and I don't think it's right. Not only is it morally and socially unacceptable, it's also just not smart! Guys often don't realize their own strength, and when the playfully hit a girl the same they would another guy, that girl could end up knocked over, or even with a bruise. It's true what they say: we're fragile! So seriously, if you're a guy and you're reading this, play nice, don't hit girls.
So, girls playfully hit guys all the time, right? Usually accompanied with a smile, wink, and something like: "oh, you're such a jerk," or, "shame on you! I can't believe you said that!" or, "oh stop it, really now, don't be such a tease."
And guys hit other guys all the time too. You know, the slap on the butt at sporting events, the side punch to the bicep after a joke or congratulations, and the occasional wrestling match or straight up fist fight.
However, I also think that guys hit girls on a far too regular basis.
And unfortunately, as soon it happens, my respect for that guys drops a few notches, simply because it shows the lack of respect he has for the girl he's hitting. Even in jest, I just don't think it's appropriate and I don't think it's right. Not only is it morally and socially unacceptable, it's also just not smart! Guys often don't realize their own strength, and when the playfully hit a girl the same they would another guy, that girl could end up knocked over, or even with a bruise. It's true what they say: we're fragile! So seriously, if you're a guy and you're reading this, play nice, don't hit girls.
Thursday, June 02, 2005
Pie
So maybe it's just me, but I so often find that it's at the times in my life when I feel most together, most attractive, and most confident, that I'm removed from the top of my game and tossed on the bottom of the list.
It never seems to take much time to go from enjoying the taste of compliments, to having to swallow a big chunk of humble pie - and it's never fun. Fortunately, the pie is much more filling, and seems to stick with you much better than the compliments, which never seem to satisfy for very long, and always leave you craving more. Besides, too many sweets are bad for you, and are a really good way to get emotionally out of shape, while having that good healthy dose of reality always does a body good. It's just too bad that sugar tastes better than honesty, and eating your words often leaves a bad taste in your mouth. Oh well, I suppose it's all a part of growing up and learning to take the good with the bad - but if you feel the need to cut me a slice, please remember: a spoonful or sugar always helps the medicine (or humble pie) go down.
It never seems to take much time to go from enjoying the taste of compliments, to having to swallow a big chunk of humble pie - and it's never fun. Fortunately, the pie is much more filling, and seems to stick with you much better than the compliments, which never seem to satisfy for very long, and always leave you craving more. Besides, too many sweets are bad for you, and are a really good way to get emotionally out of shape, while having that good healthy dose of reality always does a body good. It's just too bad that sugar tastes better than honesty, and eating your words often leaves a bad taste in your mouth. Oh well, I suppose it's all a part of growing up and learning to take the good with the bad - but if you feel the need to cut me a slice, please remember: a spoonful or sugar always helps the medicine (or humble pie) go down.
