and other applicable scenarios.
Monday, March 1, 2010
Sick day. And sick of it. Today reports of rumors, rigors, and other unreasonables causes me to say, "Rubbish."
Tuesday, March 2, 2010
Circumstances sometimes stink. This is a given. Unfortunately. More variable is how we handle the stench. Will we, for example, rationalize everything so that it's really "nothing?" Or if it does resemble "something," clearly indicate it certainly isn't our fault? Conversely, will we allow for a little expansion of the issues at hand?...making them into epic episodes, heady with good gossip material and emotional trauma, and still, not our fault?
There's really no easy fix. Humans just tend to make depressing matters all the more well, depressing most of the time. Even so, some coping skills may help alleviate the pain. Beginning today, a series of "Survival Tips" will be available to those in need. Though some are specific to certain situations, please feel free to adapt any and all that catch your feverish fancy.
And so, in the face of madness,
Survival Tip #1:
Act according to the "Rosa Parks Model."
Whatever you do, DO NOT give up that bus seat, aka remain steadfast.
From now on, at work whenever you're asked to do anything extra, a firm attitude must be implemented: "Oh...I'm sorry...I'm not gonna be able to do that." This is said slowly, while shaking your head, presumably out of deep regret.
When faced with an unattractive task, pull a "Rosa:"
The photocopier says, "No more copies for you!"
You say, "No more copies for anyone."
The reimbursement form says, "Enumerate all expenses, both real and imagined, that is, prospective."
You say, "Sounds too nebulous for me. I can't do this in good conscience."
You are asked to sub for someone too stressed to show up for work.
You slowly lie down on the floor and close your eyes.
Etc. and best of luck...
