I apologize for the title, but I have “Conjunction Junction” stuck in my head.
I have this strange habit of blowing small things out of proportion. What’s weird is that I deal with big problems quite well and have even been praised for my calm. It’s the little things that I can’t do much about and that just sit there in my mind that I tend to freak out about. Sometimes I make it all worse by avoiding these things. I would probably be better off if I vocalized them, but instead I just let them fester.
I hate writing posts like this, because they always make silly things seem like a big deal, but I guess that’s my real problem anyway. I’d like calm, but instead I’ve got frustration. And I’m frustrated that I’m frustrated, which I somehow find amusing, and so I guess it is true that emotion doesn’t always make sense.
I’m sorry if you’ve now got “Conjunction Junction” stuck in your head. But, one question: “what’s your function?” Frustration station, when’s vacation? That’s the best I could do.
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haha i like that song! i actually have the school house rocks soundtrack :P
Sometimes I think the little things frustrate us more than the big things because they are “little” and thus more real and understandable. The big things are so conceptual that we are able to get around them or past them. But the things that are “little” and get us on the day-to-day lever? Frustrating as hell.
I got “Where in the world is Carmen Sandiego” stuck in my head today.
Are you alright? You should have some tequila, today would be quite appropriate. =)
That is exactly how I am. I freak out when I can’t find my keys, but someone could slap my face and I would calmly smack them back.
somehow this got me thinking of Penetration Station… sounds like a good name for a cheap porn.
I also blow things out of proportion. Or, well, I guess I overthink things too much…. I hate it….
I totally know the feeling of being “frustrated because I’m frustrated”. All too familiar! Check out my blog if you like! I’ll be checking back here, for sure.
hahaha…we are alike in many ways. The little things often get to me more than the big, as well. (and I do get stressed over being stressed…ridiculous)
And yes, I do have that song in my head now! All I have to say is “I’m just a Bill, yes I’m only a Bill, and I’m sitting here on Capitol Hill!”
Kids these days don’t know the good stuff like School House Rock.
I like to think of frustration as a tipping scale. You’ve got the heavy weights at the bottom – big frustrations or trials – they’re “easy” to deal with so to speak. They may weigh you down but it’s easy to maintain balance. Then there are the little blocks and frustrations that get put on top. At any time just ONE of those little frustrations can tip the scale and you find yourself frustrated. And even after you deal with the one little frustration – another little one can tip the scales again at any time.
Don’t worry about getting stressed about the little things. :) If you’re frustrated – you’re frustrated! Much better to feel the emotion – deal with it and get rid of it than to try and suppress it or feel guilty for feeling that way. (though with that said – I should take a piece of my own advice!!!)
good luck!
I’m a lot like that too. Looks like a lot of us are! :)
I’m pretty sure I’m the same way. Small things just make me anxious. Big things, I can handle a little better.
i tend to find that the small things like to creep up slowly from behind and stab you in the soft fleshy parts of your back, while the big things come from the front (usually) and you don’t have enough time to worry about them before you have to act, therefore, less stress.