Sorry, but this is a rant.
Why do people have so much difficulty not understanding that I do, in fact, have a life? You know, one that doesn't involve waiting around all day for them to grace me with their presence. Or hours of boredom only relieved by their phone calls. Seriously, I have a life! EERRRGH!
A friend who lives a way away called me to arrange a meet up. Great! Only she's just got in town and is going away again in 2 days. And I'm supposed to shift my schedule around to suit her spontaneity? I don't think so.
Don't get me wrong, I like spontaneity, but sometimes you have to plan fun things out, too. You can't always just roll out of bed and decide what to do. You especially can't do that if you have scheduled lessons to teach and a short 2 week holiday filled with places to go/see.
I just find it so insulting when people phone up thinking I've got nothing better to do. That I'm just waiting around for them to drop by when it suits them. And, to make matters worse, I hate that I come across as the ultimate b*tch for turning them down. Which I do, obviously, because I HAVE OTHER ENGAGEMENTS!!
*Deep Breath*
Ok, I feel better now. I enjoyed that rant.
Anyone else have the same problem? Or maybe something to rant about? Please, feel free to share.
Weekend at home + heavy heart
22 hours ago
Rant away - it's so helpful sometimes. I agree, it's rude for people to expect you to just be available when it's convenient for them. i have gone through the same thing and pisses me off!
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