The Sauntering Soul has asked us to 'fess up, and reveal our inner-most jerkisms. Yup.
Well, I haven't fouled a spouse because I live alone and the dogs ain' telling (although great dogs, they do not have the talents of that Golden Retriever in the Baked Beans commercial).
Don't get me wrong - I know that I can be a jerk, and at times, seem to do it quite frequently. The danger zone for me is fatigue. The night that I didn't get to sleep. The little things that should be "let go" tend to come out then. It's usually things that happen at work, and when I know it's bad, I warn people so that we can make it into a big laugh. Hopefully.
One thing, I have found, though, the older I get, the better I can rationalize away all of my jerky actions. With age comes wisdom, or a reason to be a jerk. I do have a way of being too cynical when I am tired and irritated. And there, I think I have written a post without truly revealing how I can be a big jerk (but it is not about cutting off people on the road, cutting in line, or messing with one's spouse).
(Mati says, "Don't let her fool you.....she's a BIG jerk. See me on the other side of the gate? Huh? All I want to do is play!")
19 comments:
You mean people are motivated chiefly by base or selfish concerns? Lovely pics of the pups.
cute picture....you are so right about being more of a jerk when you are tired...I am the same way.
Tired jerks are the jerkiest. But don't ask the dog - dogs don't tell!
Yep, my words as I get older [can being older than I already am --is that possible?] Anyway, my words are "100 years from now it'll make no difference, so who cares?"
Great Fun Monday
Good things dogs can't talk.
I have mellowed with age like a fine wine!!!
Lovely photo.
.."messin' with one's spouse" Do tell ! Define Messin' **I know. I'm being a jerk and messin' with ya.**
If you want a laugh and to see what kind of funny little jerk my cousin is, head back to my place and read the update...click on my clue...
my jerkiness has matured with age. i'm much more sophisticated these days. ;-)
I am jerky when I'm tired too. It's allowed. And can I have your dogs? So cute.
Now, being tired - I wouldn't call that being a jerk....more like being super crabby. I think there's a difference.
Well you are quite blessed if a little rest will cure you of jerkiness. Some people should try Nap therapy and see if it would help them out!
Your picture was lovely. That dog has the sweetest, most expressive eyes!
Jennifer
I agree with your thoughts Celeste. Day to day rubbing elbows with people don't bring out the jerk in me because I don't care that much and, like you, live mostly with a wonderful dog. Who could be a jerk to that face in the photo? Balls will be tossed I'm sure.
P.S. My somewhat tardy post is now up if you'd like to check it out--sorry to be a jerk!
Well you don't sound like a jerk at all!
Love the photo.
I don't think she does, she's dissapointed but she does not think of you as a jerk!
Oh and by the way, I don't like all the stories about cutting off people on the road either, I am a jerk for breaking my Fun Monday promise, I just could not do it!
I love getting older because I figure I am allowed my jerkinesses. :)
I've mellowed too...and if you've read my post...yes, that is mellow already. LOL
Happy Fun Monday!
I just can't imagine you being a jerk.. I don't believe it's possible.
Now when Marti tells on you... then ya gotta be a jerk.
Or Mati even.
Bless his heart. I guess we all can be a jerk when we are tired.
Not playing with the dog doen't mean you are a jerk, it just means you have too much on your plate.
Ask me how I know, better yet ask my pups and kids. LOL!
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