Thursday, September 16, 2010

Challenge 241: How important "X" is

My girl Sara informed me that my posts have been kind of boring lately. I think "lackluster" was the actual word she used. And I have to say...I TOTALLY agree with her. They are.

To be honest, I'm just sort of bored of writing them right now. I'm a little bit back to feeling like I can't be completely honest here, but I want to keep up my agreement to continue to write.

She was saying that she really enjoys my posts about my boss, because she can relate. So, speaking of that...I got this text from him earlier.

"Hi...On Tuesday I need you to stay until 8:30 so I can attend (my kid's) parent teacher night. Can you do that please?"

Ok...so this might not sound like a big deal to you. And maybe it isn't.
But what kind of question is that??!?!?!

It's like, "I NEED x. Like, it HAS to happen. So...you'll do it, ok?"

But he phrases it as though he's actually asking me, and as though I have a choice, which I obviously don't.

UGH!!!!!!! AND, this is after I ALREADY told him that on Tuesday nights I have a recurring client at 6:45, so I need to make sure that I'll always be leaving the house on time (6:30) those nights.

It's just a long string of this type of stuff. Of feeling kind of manipulated in the communication.

So I struck a deal. I'd do Tuesday if I could get off early on Friday.
We'll see how important X is after all.

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