I've seen more cheer in a graveyard..

Being the diligent and conscientious soul that I am (yeah, right.. ) I decided to come in early to work this morning.

Well actually it's because I couldn't sleep very well. But, I never really do when I have a quick turnaround. I guess I'm always worried that I'll sleep through my alarm clock going off.

So I showed up at around 0515, much to the delight of the teammate I was relieving. He was wondering why I was there so early. I basically told him that I would rather just come in and get it over with, rather than sit around watching the clock waiting for it to be time to go to work.

I'm not sure if he really understood what I was saying, but he was appreciative of the relief so early. Most people I work with walk in with only a few moments to spare, and some of them will undoubtedly be late to their own funeral. ( which is a huge pet peeve of mine )

The other two people I will be working with today toddled in, made coffee, and sat around for an hour chatting. I really didn't mind, I prefer just keep to myself this morning as I'm working with the girl who was trying to set me up on new years eve. She, of course is giving me the silent treatment.. This is a blessing...

Looking back on it, what I did was a really crappy thing to do.. But, a crappy thing was going to be done unto me without even a second thought. That's where my hackles got up. I find it funny that someone who was so blatantly going to screw me over actually has the nerve to be mad at me for cutting her off at the pass.

This is truly one individual who can dish it out , but not take it.. Well, she can get over it. My sense of humor is all dried up.. I've tolerated a ton of selfish, infantile, self centered behavior from this individual specifically over the past couple of years. Each time, I've taken the high road, let is just slide off my back, and been the bigger person. No More... I've had it up to my eyeballs with it.

Which is why I did what I did. I was making a very big point to this woman that she's used up all her "Green Stamps" with me as a coworker. I think she got the message, as now the three of us are sitting in our office are without so much as a word being said. Other than the hum of electronics, it's a quiet as a library in here. And you know what? I don''t care..

I guess it runs deeper than just the attempted screwing me over, in fact my attitude has only a small part to do with this specific person. I'm just sick to death of people trying to take advantage of me.

I'm the first one to admit that I am in no way a perfect person. I have many, many flaws in my character as well. I drink to excess at times, I'm currently on a 6 month lazy streak, I have developed a mouth like a sailor, etc. But, underneath it all I'm a nice guy. If you need it, I'll give you the shirt off my back.

I can't stand petty animosity, selfishness, and people throwing little tantrums when that don't get their way. We are all equal, like it or not.. No one deserves preferential, or special treatment. If you think you do deserve to be put on a level higher than everyone else, you need to either get over it or find another job.

Man, my kingdom to work with people who are actually happy to be here. Not a bunch of grumpy, childish, self entitled, douchebags with no sense of professionalism that only want to make the workplace full of tension and anger...


But anyhow, I'm just watching the clock waiting for quitting time.

Looks like It'll be martini's for dinner tonight.