Listen, You...

Let me preface this post by reiterating, for those of you who don't know me "in real life," that I really am a positive person.  Annoyingly so sometimes.  Just ask anyone who's known me for seventeen seconds.

That said, I've decided to let y'all know what frosts my cookies.

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Listen, you...the guy who pulled a total 180 on my gal: Suck it up, pal.  It is what it is.  I have a feeling you're going to wake up one day soon and do an epic mental head-slap when you realize your stupidity.

Listen, you...the one who takes no responsibility for your actions or their consequences: Grow up.

Listen, you...the ones who give me the look when The Princess goes into sensory overload: Education and understanding are wonderful things.  Sticks and stones may break my bones, but the looks and comments you make sometimes do loads more damage than any physical beating I could possibly imagine.

Listen, you...the computer that decided to keel over while still in possession of my precious pictures from the past two years: You're goin' down.  One way or another, those pictures will be recovered.

Listen, you...the ones who still use the "R" word: Racial slurs don't seem to be a part of your everyday vocabulary; nor do slights based upon religion, sexual orientation, or any of the other biggies.  Perhaps we could find a new way to describe things, eh?

Listen, you...the one I'm paying to teach me Spanish: Shape up, Buster.  I'm doing okay as a result of sheer will and the refusal to leave the classroom before our scheduled meeting times end unless I feel 100% confident in what I'm doing.  Many others aren't this dedicated, and I happen to know you're going to find yourself in a tough spot in the future as a result of the way this particular class has gone.  You're a nice guy, but you don't need your students to tell you that each week.  Stick to the syllabus and teach the material that is in the book.  You're doing us all a disservice - your students and yourself - if you continue on with the current shenanigans of this class.

Listen, you...the one who is convinced that the world is out to get you: It's not.  Contrary to popular belief, you are in charge of what happens to you.  The fallout from each of your disasters is worse than the one before.  Think about this.  Take a deep breath and try to look at your situation objectively.  What can you do to make your life better?  Do it.

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Okay, steppin' off my soap box now.  Have a nice day, y'all.