Hard Things

[ysabetwordsmith]

Life is full of things which are hard or tedious or otherwise unpleasant that need doing anyhow. They help make the world go 'round, they improve skills, and they boost your sense of self-respect. But doing them still kinda sucks. It's all the more difficult to do those things when nobody appreciates it. Happily, blogging allows us to share our accomplishments and pat each other on the back.

What are some of the hard things you've done recently? What are some hard things you haven't gotten to yet, but need to do? Is there anything your online friends could do to make your hard things a little easier?

Comments

Re: Hard things

[dialecticdreamer]

Just admitting it and having friends who DON'T say "Why are you whingeing?" is a wonderful thing. Expecting that response was grooved in pretty deeply by the time I started preschool.

Re: Hard things

[siliconshaman]

I need a time machine, a baseball bat, and a list of the names of people who said that to you.

Re: Hard things

[dialecticdreamer]

The list is... as extensive as Shiv's. With a hefty helping of ableism to go with it.

Don't worry about it. I've learned enough to actually speak up, which is massive progress.

Re: Hard things

[siliconshaman]

Good for you... still wanna hurt people for saying mean things to you.. but that's just me.

You know... there really needs to be a Kneecappers, Leg Breakers and Assassins guild you can submit such lists to. Jus' sayin'. We could probably crowd-fund the fees for 'taking care of' certain political figures... heck, some they might offer a discount on.

Re: Hard things

[dialecticdreamer]

No, no, the Assassins' Guild is separate.

And their dues are MUCH higher.

But the KLBA... they'll take SOME jobs for literal lunch money. *G*

Re: Who's lawyers?

[siliconshaman]

You know those biker gangs that escort abused children to court, or bullied children to school? Yeah, they're probably affiliate members of the KLBA.

Re: Who's lawyers?

[ysabetwordsmith]

Over in T-America, the Iron Horses do that too.

Re: Who's lawyers?

[siliconshaman]

I just bet they do, war paint and all!

Re: Hard things

[ysabetwordsmith]

Juan Carlos and the pennies.

Re: Hard things

[dialecticdreamer]

Pre-cisely!

Re: Hard things

[ysabetwordsmith]

<3 Shark Scout Cookies.

Re: Hard things

[technoshaman]

I would cheerfully do some jobs for FREE, if I thought I would survive to old age having done them.

Re: Who's lawyers?

[siliconshaman]

Yeah... otoh.. you look at things like the Epstein case, and you kinda wonder if someone is already doing that.. just for a lot more money.

Still... it would be tempting to go into the 'garbage disposal' business...

Re: Hard things

[ysabetwordsmith]

>>The list is... as extensive as Shiv's. With a hefty helping of ableism to go with it.<<

You are not alone. This is why I take such glee in flinging Shiv's abusers under the bus.

>> Don't worry about it.<<

That ... is not happening. Life is stomping you, people are STILL being shitty to you, you are my friend, and I worry.

>> I've learned enough to actually speak up, which is massive progress.<<

This is good news.

Re: Hard things

[ysabetwordsmith]

Me too.

Re: Hard things

[librarygeek]

That's where I was, but Harley Quinn, AFTER getting away from the Joker, is the one singing someone's going to get it.

[siliconshaman]

*falls over laughing*

Ok, gonna save that.. [and it took me three tries to write I was giggling so hard!]

Re: Hard things

[dialecticdreamer]

Heh. This has been percolating in my brain since I read it, and has given me an Idea.

Thanks!

Re: Hard things

[ng_moonmoth]

Is there a place that doesn't hurt right now that I can hug? Sending positive vibes your way, plus some extra energy.

Anything else I can help out with from afar?

Re: Hard things

[dialecticdreamer]

Virtual hugs don't hurt. *G*

Re: Hard things

[ng_moonmoth]

*SQUISH*