Friday, February 8, 2008

My Shit List

From The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language:
Fourth Edition.
2000.
shitlist (also
shit list)
n. Vulgar Slang
A number of persons who are strongly disapproved of.


I try really, really hard to keep this list short. If I can help it, I don't like to leave things bitter between me and someone I no longer deal with. Whether it be romantic, a friendship, a working relationship, anything. You can cut your losses and sever ties with anyone without drama. If you want it that way, it can be that way. But sometimes, it's hard not to be indignant. youknowhatimean?

I find that some folks don't give a fuck and everything comes to a head. And when those ties are cut, those are the people who make your shit list. Once on this list, there's no turning back. At least not for me. And recently, I've had to make a new addition to my list.

I'm not a trouble maker. Really, I'm not. People who know me well can tell you, I will always try to keep things civil at all times. But they also know that when I've reached my limit, it's on, and there's no turning back. That's what has happened. I've reached my limit with someone who I have been trying to give the benefit of the doubt to for a long time. I didn't want to believe this person was being deceitful. I was hoping they were naive, or unaware of certain things. But now I know for sure that this person was flat out lying to me all along, and I'm vexed. Lying for no reason. Lying to get over. Lying so that they could get things from me. Lying about who they were, and who they are. I hate liars. I know hate is a strong word, but it fits in this situation. I would rather hear the truth, even if it hurts. That way, I am clear about everything that's going on and I know where I stand. No muss, no fuss. Done.

So now my shit list, though a short list, has been lengthened by one more person because of deciet. But it's cool. That's one less asshole for me to deal with. And that's a good thing.

Good riddance...


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