21^st Aug 2014

These articles – if that’s what they could be loosely called – are turning out to be an exploration of words, or phrases and finding out what they mean to me. For example, am I using the word in my head the way it was intended to be used. Work, and focus. What happens in my head when I used to hear, read, or think those words. Seeing them in a more positive way may keep me going through the day, and be a more positive influence in my new found happier way of getting (or at least trying to) get things done.

Then there are words and phrases we just use and don’t always question. I bet you know what’s coming next. You don’t quite know for sure, but you might say it out loud even before I finish. Yes, you’re second guessing. So what was your first guess? Exactly the same! But you’ve just interrupted me with your first guess to show either one of two things:

1. You know me so well, you just know what I’m going to say;

2. You’re so fucking smart that you don’t know all the information. So, save your breath and let me do the talking. After all, we understand each other, right? I was too busy thinking about what my first (err second guess) was going to be while you were talking. I’m in charge of this situation now.

At this point, I am slightly aware that these be my traits, and mine alone. In which case, it’s just me being very, very rude. Let the other person finish what they are saying.

There are exceptions, do it in a funny way. But this only works with good friends. In the work place, this can be misconstrued as sarcasm, when in most cases that was the intention.

Now that I am even more aware of this, I will get the job done of listening to what people say. But not at the expense or them thinking I agree. This is difficult!

Perhaps, the guessing method is a way of forming a bond. But at what cost. In another twenty heartbeats (depending on fitness, and the activity you’re currently employed in) you might not need to guess, as you’ll have heard the whole message. A few heartbeats is a small price to pay.

Getting a guess wrong could lead to frustration, extended conversation, and misunderstanding. In which case, the message could be “you don’t understand any of this do you?”. I think I’ll speak to someone, who’s worth the time of day.

Maybe the potential benefit, of looking smart, understanding, and a great guy to bework with is worth the initial small stake in the gamble.

Remember, this though. Nobody likes a smart arse (spell checker options are: are, arise, arose, parse, & ears. What kind of spell checker doesn’t have arse in it? It is a an act of faith, that my poor spelling is corrected. All I can hope is that there is an English speaking country where I’ll get 10/10 for my spelling). Unless, you have a use for them.

There you go. If you did guess at your second/first attempt, everything, then good for you smart arse!

Or, do we have a true understanding of each other? Then we could find others, who think the same and change the world. Then people would just join the group and pretend to understand. When really, I was telling them what to think. And then, if you didn’t think or pretend to think what the rest of us say we do, we’d make you think or pretend to think like the rest of us.

And if you don’t? That’s happened in the past.

Luckily, you have know idea what to think about tomorrow article, as I don’t know my self. And stay away from my idea. Get your own!