Almost had a breakdown at work and something my coworker said struck me as deeply important and I think you should hear it too.

Whatever you’ve got going on that is really getting to you, you shouldn’t let it ruin your day. Now, it’s going to affect you; it can’t not, that’s part of being human. And if it does ruin your day, that doesn’t mean you’ve failed in any way. It’s okay if your good day takes a break to process whatever is getting to you, but if a good day is worth having then it’s worth trying to have. Not everyone has the luxury of being able to move on, but you owe it to yourself to move forward. Not to anyone else. To yourself. You are amazing at what you do, and it’s easy to get lost in that, but most of all you are human. They will understand; allow yourself time, allow yourself space to work through it, as much as you need. Then keep having a good day.

I forget who said it or from where but “sometimes life’s a bitch and then you keep living.”

I’d hate to be on a team with either of em actually

Some unasked for wisdom teeth advice:

When you change your gauze make sure you roll it up small enough to get it in place. You're going to be so numb and swollen that it will be hard to tell. Do not make the same mistake as me and assume that thicker = more absorbent = better. It is not, in fact, better.

OKAY THANK YOU I'LL MAKE SURE TO REMEMBER THIS 🙏

Folks, could I have some urgent prayers for my friend, Allison? If you would raise her up before the Lord I would be eternally grateful. She is a Christian, but she doesn't know what she believes. She wants to believe, but she's not sure how. Pray that she meets strong Christian mentors who will help lead her in her faith, pray that she makes strong Christian friendships that will bolster her through her life, pray that her parents will have wisdom when she comes to them with questions, pray that she has discernment when reading the bible, pray that the Lord will open her eyes and speak to her heart. Pray that she will find good resources to educate herself. Pray that I have wisdom in my interactions with her, and can help answer her questions. Pray for her friends, please, please pray. She is very precious to me.

guess who's getting her wisdom teeth removed next week~

"A wise ruler thinks twice before directing violence against someone because he does not approve of what they say."

Once again, Vimes did not comment. He himself directed violence daily and with a certain amount of enthusiasm against people, because he didn't approve of them saying things like "Give me all your money" or "What are you going to do about it, copper?" But perhaps rulers had to think differently.

Terry Pratchett, Thud!

Years and years of teachers, professors, managers, casual busybodies etc being like "don't write out what you're going to say and read it off verbatim, your presentation will sound stiff!!" fail to account for the fact that you can just read stuff off in a way that's not stiff. Skill issue

Words of Wisdom from my Parents

I was blessed with pretty wise parents so I decided to start a new post series and see how long I keep up with it.

My mom used to tell my brother and I that you can love people without liking them. I then proceeded to reiterate to a lot of people that I love them and like them. But it's good advice. Even if you don't particularly like someone, you can choose to help and love them and be kind and forgive them and not hold grudges and just treat them like a human person. I think it's something we all need to hear.

My bestfriend told me about a conversation she'd had with a dude who is studying to become a teacher like she is; when I was still in that program we'd sit in lectures and cooperate together and we'd hang out outside of classes but he's more her friend than mine. And apparently he'd told her it was good that I transferred out of their program bcus I wouldn't have made a good teacher. His reasoning as to why were extremely perplexing and he obviously miscalculated big time in trying to trash-talk me behind my back to my literal bestfriend and roommate, and he's an idiot anyways which is why I dont hang out with him after I transferred, but like dude.

And idk it just feels really weird. Like his statement is stupid and he's stupid in general but it's kinda unfair that I've spent the last year isolating myself and losing touch with the world and people around me and feeling emphemeral, like I exist solely in my own immediate surroundings with no impact on people - and then I'm hit in the face with the realization that I DO exist in other people's minds out there in the larger world! And it's in a NEGATIVE CAPACITY!

oh i Have to quit this fucking job

should I ask my coworker/friend if they want my extra ticket to see hozier w me? 😭

wise words

me: *saying i posted an instagram story talking about being on "hot girl shit" and a beloved former coworker in her 60s liked it*

@mjsakurea: hot girl shit is beyond age

ive spent so long on tumblr i forgot we live in a world where transphobia exists

i am having THE most monday of all time

boss scheduled me open to close on valentines day by myself. diagnosed no bitches 😔

Wisdom from a 50 year old (Me) - Coworkers are not your friend

Normally on Wednesdays, I do an anxiety piece but today I am going to give you some wisdom and a short story to back it up. The wisdom? You’re Co-Workers are not your friends. Now you probably knew that but it’s a broad statement that encompasses everything. You see any piece of information you give to a coworker can be told to someone else and potentially used against you. Now maybe you know…

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