Pardon me. I’m sorry. Opps. Oh gosh! Did that just happen? Should I worry? Do I really care. Whatever. No matter what I do, where I walk in life, one thing remains the same; I am a worrier.
I think too long, let things stew, and let crap bother me that shouldn’t. When it comes right down to it, why should I care what people think? I keep thinking at some point my skin will get thicker, I will suddenly “grow up” or get tired enough of everyone’s crap that I will just stop giving a damn about everyone else’s problems and the world’s thoughts and complaints. But then I don’t. Before I know it I’m back on that rocking chair of worry vacillating between stress and concern and getting nowhere.
So this Monday morning I have decided I have to just “Let It Go!” Well, at least some of it. Here is my list of crap and stress I’m letting go today:
*I will let it go that we repaired the shared fence in the backyard and our neighbours have decided they will NOT be sharing the cost with us. Despite a verbal agreement that they would do so. This does not make for good neighbourly relations.
*My great dane pup has eaten through four different beds. Four, in eight months. That is just rude. Dumb pup. I should put a shaming sigh around his neck, but instead, letting it go.
*I made an AWESOME dinner for my family, and nobody showed up. Hubby got stuck at work, and kiddos got better offers. Sh!t happens. Letting it go, leftovers for the win.
*Garbage day came and went and the raccoons spread our trash all down the street for the entire neighbourhood to see. You know both the wild critters and the neighbours were laughing their asses off at the blonde in heels cursing and cleaning up that midnight garbage buffet. Note to self, buy pails with better fitting lids.
The pool boys left my back gate open, AGAIN, and my pup went on a wild walkabout in the hood. Three cheers for the friendly peeps who live across the street who helped return him. I will let this one go AFTER I talk to those boys again.
My house is a mess. Now and always. Working on letting it go as my new philosophy. The house has a lived in and loved in look but it’s okay, we’re making memories.
Hope you can find a way to let some of your “stuff” go today!
BOY do I here you on shit happens and I love your sense of humor, another great post !!!!!!!!
Oh ya there must be a chill in the eye when you see your neighbours even though it has been let go. I’m trying to let go of the hurtful things my soon to be legally separated husband says to me or about me. I know me and I’m awesome.
I’m easily stressed over many details that don’t faze other people. I’ve learned to manage my response as it was not helping me to get all upset all the time. At the end of the day, what’s important was the relationships I had and the accomplishments made and not whether things turned out perfectly or according to how I would have liked it. It has lessened the stress so much. I also practice breathing consciously as this is proven to lessen stress instantly without medication and can be done anywhere, sitting or standing. I’ve tucked into my journal a clipping I read about waiting, that it is life’s built in time for us to rest, instead of getting impatient at the delay. I’m still working at my response to life’s stressors but, it helps knowing that I can decide to be upset or focus on something else. Thank you so much for taking the time to share how things go on with your family, too.
Its very true. Just gotta “Let it go” you feel better afterwards.
I had a good laugh over some of that. But yeah let it all go, tomorrow is a better day…especially with Watson giving you that adorable look!
I’m lucky really I’m pretty laid back BUT the builder we had takes the cake. We had over 300 points that had to be corrected when we moved in! Like my heating didn’t work properly (I have a basement flat), the water flow to my sink freezes in winter, ice on my electric outlets on the north walls etc etc etc. They have now of their own accord closed the file on our house – although little has been put right and there’s nothing we can do. After 2 1/2 yrs we will now have to finish the garden at our own cost, thankfully the insurance covers $5000 of the work I need done in my flat but it still leaves me with a big lump. I can’t let this go.
I would be really mad at that pool boy and I can’t believe your neighbors backed out on paying for the fence!
Wait. Don’t they by law HAVE to pay for half the fence? Rude is right!
I love your letting it go list. You’ve got to take the good with the bad and I’m happy the puppy was safe.
Now, for those damn raccoons……
Oh dear.. this week seems to be off to a blah start for you! Glad to hear you are ready to say : “:LET IT GO!” though…. Good on ya 🙂 Hopefully the rest of this week kicks some ass!
Hang in there supermom. And, sorry to hear about the chomping pup–we are so glad to be beyond that stage with the dogs, cats, and even kids here.
Glad your neighbors got your dog home.
I so get it! i’m trying hard to let it go but it doesn’t work because if I let it go, no one will pick up the slack. This week it’s clean the house for inlaws. (shhhh!)
I would have been so mad about the gate being left open, but then I guess you can’t fume over everything, or you’ll be a wreck!!
Sometimes you do just have to “Let it Go”! Making memories comes first!
Oh dear, glad you let it all go. Although I would be pretty peeved about the fence.