You know you need a vacation when...

Jun 30, 2004

My recent frustrations: Most times, I think I get along pretty well in the world. Most slings and arrows slide off my back with ease. I try not to take things personally, but when I do, I know I need a vacation. Here are some of the things that have been bugging me lately:

• People who ask you to do something for them, because they *know* it is your specialty and then decide that they know how it should be done better than you.
• People who complain that they had something bad happen to them because they didn't follow the rules. (e.g. people who cross a busy street, except at the designated cross walks during the designated cross signal and then get angry at drivers who almost hit them because they are jay walking.)
• People who don't know any real facts or information about a subject, and yet, insist on talking about the subject and are unable to defend their position other than: "Well, I know I'm right