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Warning: This post may be too much for some people to handle! HA!
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Ya’ll sometimes I have a stroke of genius.
Like when the haze of insomnia is lifted by the sharp but brief relief brought by caffeine.
Today’s stroke of genius, you might wonder.
Perspective.
It all comes down to perspective.
And I’m not talking about the traditional my glass is half full bit like,
I got in a car accident and my car was totalled, but at least I am still alive.
Yes the glass is half full method is great and familiar to many, but this is not where my genius lies.
What about trying this on for size?
Scenario:
You got pulled over by the cops (po-po) because of your brake light being out. And by the time the officer left you had a ticket for your faulty brake light, one for no proof of insurance (which you were covered just forgot to put the new card in your car),and one for expired car inspection! Oops! (TRUE STORY)
Now you could be pretty upset and beaten down (and rightfully so)
But what if you looked at it like this…
Reaction:
Man, for my first ticket ever I was an over-achiever! or Can I get a 3-in-1 discount?
This brings me to what I have chosen to put a new perspective on.
My accomplishments.
Here’s a few:
* I now have a mound of clean laundry that is as tall as I am! AND it’s lasted a week without being dealt with!
BRAVO!
* I have gone 3 days without showering, yummy! As an added bonus I’m conserving water! (you are welcome earth)
YES!
But enough bragging on myself.
I mean I want my head to still fit through doorways.
So tell me what have you accomplished lately?
(disclaimer: I do value a clean home and body, but I rarely feel like I have it all together!)
ROFLMBO!!!! I LOVED this post! I had my husband read it so he would know I wasn’t the only one! 😉
As for my accomplishments, I started two major projects and got neither done! And at the same time, I got neither laundry or dishes done!
And I actually do have a car-totalled-but-the-glass-is-so-full-car accident story. You should stop by and see it sometime! 😉 I think the post is called “Happy Birthday to Me!” 🙂
So nice to meet you! I swung over because of Lynette’s blog party!
I loved this post too. The cop should have just given you a warning after that snappy comeback! Come on! Your laundry pile was hilarious. Ours gets out of control regularly. I read a quote once that said, “Every time I have an urge to do housework, I lie down on the couch until it passes.”
Loved your perspective!
Sara,
I LOVE the quote!!!!!!