Saturday, April 11, 2009

Just Say Yes

You may be thinking that this is a SATC reference because I can't seem to stop watching that movie on HBO either but you're wrong. I know my co-workers will definitely have something to say about this post and being that they make up about 95% of my followers (thanks a lot everyone else) I figured what the hell.

I went through a period where I would get extremely annoyed when people didn't want to hang out, go out, or just do anything outside of the boringness that is most days (PS- that's not actually how I feel but I figured I would change my personality for this post). Some may say that I am still like this to this day -- enter all of my friends at work. We're always trying to organize after work hangouts that consist of mainly karaoke, but who doesn't like karaoke? Anyway- everyone is always up for going out at first and then on the day of they are like- ya know what...I'm not gonna make it. I'm tired, I want to go home, I actually have plans that I totally forgot about that I was really looking forward to. It is situations like this that make me wonder -- why can't you just say yes?

Last night was a perfect example of this. I had every intention of doing nothing. I have so many weddings and activities coming up in the next couple of months that financially, I can't hang out. But guess what- You always can. My friend wanted to go out -- and yes that is singular- it was just the two of us and how could I say no? I feel so disappointing when I say no. And that is just it.

Disappointment is just a term I'm not comfortable with. And please do not mistake this as me saying that I think other people are disappointing- this is just how I personally feel when I say no to people. And so I don't. And what happens as a result? Well...I have an awesome time, every time -- that's what happens. Every time I want to stay in and don't because someone asks me to go out- I always, always, always have fun.

And here is my little tidbit on this dreary, Saturday morning (it would be nice to get a sunny day in here so that I don't look all washed out in this upcoming wedding)...the next time someone asks you to do something -- no matter what it is -- just do it. You know that you can and chances are you will more than likely have a fantastic time.

Happy Weekend!

4 comments:

  1. I agree. I hate feeling disappointed at all, but nothing's more disappointing than the disappointing feeling you get when you feel that you have disappointed someone else.

    That being said...

    There apparently is a whole lot of saying 'Yes' going on. As you so aptly titled your last post... "It's Officially Wedding Season!"
    And it's causing me to go broke, and being broke... is a different kind of disappointment.

    I'm just sayin'...

    Word.

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  2. I believe life is about experiences. Learning from other people, good and bad. This is what makes us who we are. So why say no to a chance to get out there and have some new experiences!? I very rarely say no to plans, which means I am always busy...and I wouldn't have it any other way. I'm not going to meet the man of my dreams sitting at home! lol. GOOD POST!

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  3. Great post and I whole-heartedly agree! That is why I always say yes when I am asked to hang out. Life is just too short not to, ya know?

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