I Heard From Becky Who Heard From Lisa Who Heard From Amy....

WOMEN LOVE GOSSIP!

[Gossip Bitch #1] "Did you see what she was wearing?"

[Loyal Follower] I KNOW!

[Gossip Bitch #2] "She could go straight from work to a street corner!"

[Loyal Follower] DEFINITELY! {insert malicious laughter}

{Innocent Eavesdropper} Who you guys talking about?

[Gossip Bitch #1] You mean you didn't SEE her?! Oh, trust me.

You'll know it when you see it.

[Gossip Bitch #2] She's wearing her hooker boots today.

[Gossip Bitch #1] Prostitute boots.

[Loyal Follower] YEAH! What a slut!

{Innocent Eavesdropper} Ohh. Ok. {walks away}

I didn't mean to be dropping eaves. I really didn't, (at least not THIS time). However, if you're going to talk shit about somebody you work with, you really shouldn't do it in the breakroom. And you really shouldn't do it while other employees are within ear shot, especially when that "certain hooker" you're talking about happens to be your boss.

When I heard the word "SSSSSSLUT" come from the lips of the loyal follower, to be honest, it shocked me! I was dying to find out what my manager was wearing that stirred up so much chatter. I obviously didn't take a photo of my manager, but I found these outfits to show a general idea of her attire from the waist-down. 

I know what you're thinking!! These women look like total prostitutes, right? I mean, they might as well quit their day jobs and turn to cheap condoms, smoking crack, and a boyfriend named Big Daddy. LoL. Seriously? Aside from the tube top, I don't think these outfits look inappropriate for Kohl's. Certainly not deserving of the word "SLUT". It was clear to me that these women were just jealous. I felt pity because I know if I was in my 40's,50's, had gray hair, wrinkles, and bad teeth... I'd be jealous too. Just not jealous enough to defame somebodys character over something as silly as shoes!

Well, it just didn't sit right with me. I decided to go to the manager. I told her what I overheard, and that it made me feel awful and uncomfortable. It resonated with me because we are supposed to be good to one another as co-workers. It should be us against the customers, not each other. We're all in the same boat, even the managers. It's just a job, and we shouldn't let it define who we are.

Long story short, the loyal follower found out that I passed along the slut comment. I found this very unsettling, especially since I never divuldged any information about where the comment came from and who was participating in the conversation. I felt guilty because I was actually friends with the follower, but I realized something; I feel negative because I surround myself with negative. So, when the loyal follower blocked me from FBook I wasn't upset. She was actually doing me a favor. 2011 is a new year, and a fresh start. So, step 1 on my journey to aboslute self discovery:

Surround myself with something positve and become something positive.

I've Come to Realize....

This is my first blog post for the year 2011. 

1. I've come to realize that my cravings: For food are nearly insatiable. :)

2. I've come to realize that my job: is an evil multi-billion dollar corporation that promotes greed and giving minimum wage to hard working people as a way to cut corners on their budget.

3. I've come to realize that when I'm driving: I'm constantly nervous. Not excessively, but I'm an overly cautious driver. I try to figure out what the other drivers are going to do before it happens. And I have a problem looking other drivers in the face unless I'm wearing sunglasses.

4. I've come to realize that I need: to love myself before moving forward with life. (this was actually what I answered last year, and it still holds true).

5. I've come to realize that I have lost: my childhood innocence. Nothing seems as grand as it once was. Not even Disney movies compare to the old days.

6. I've come to realize that I hate it when: I'm alone, yet my personality disorder pushes people away.

7. I've come to realize that when I'm drunk: it almost always ends in a hang over the next morning.

8. I've come to realize that money: truly is the root of all evil.

9. I've come to realize that certain people: need to grow up.

10. I've come to realize that I'll always: reminisce about the past, but it's not healthy to live there.

11. I've come to realize that my sibling(s): make me feel like I matter in this world.

12. I've come to realize that my mom: still loves me

13. I've come to realize that my cell phone: is just a piece of plastic. I prefer texting to talking.

14. I've come to realize that when I woke up this morning: I wanted to go back to bed, but didn't.

15. I've come to realize that last night before I went to sleep: sometimes I take for granted sleeping next to a warm body. Sleeping alone is a horrible feeling.

16. I've come to realize that right now I am: slightly psychotic and I have very abnormal thoughts at times.

17. I've come to realize that my dad: really hurts me when he says he'll call me and doesn't for weeks on end.

18. I've come to realize that when I get on Facebook: I hate seeing certain people over and over.

19. I've come to realize that today: is a good day to stay off the snowy roads and watch a movie.

20. I've come to realize that tonight: is the last of my 4 day weekend. I've enjoyed it thoroughly.

21. I've come to realize that tomorrow: I have to mentally prepare myself to go back to work.

22. I've come to realize that I really want to: go to Red Lobster for my 3 year anniversary in February.

24. I've come to realize that life: gives us what we need, not always what we want.

25. I've come to realize that this weekend: I'll be working, like most every other weekend.

26. I've realized the best music to listen to when I am upset: "I'm not ready to make nice" Dixie Chicks.

28. I've come to realize that this year: 2010, was a constant struggle with my family and friends.

29. I've come to realize that my ex: is tolerable, but I don't much care for his girlfriend talking to me.

30. I've come to realize that maybe I should: do a little growing up myself.

31. I've come to realize that I love... being a wife. I take it for granted sometimes and I shouldn't.

32. I've come to realize that I don't understand: my sister in-law Jenna. She may or may not be the anti-christ.

33. I've come to realize my past: haunts me at times.

34. I've come to realize that parties: are fun sometimes, but that's not the lifestyle I want.

35. I've come to realize that I'm totally terrified: to be myself around everyone I meet.

36. I've come to realize that my life: is no more important than anybody else's. Terrorists included. At least they have passion to stick up for their beliefs. I prefer to sit on a couch and each cheetos.