: on the road to success :
It’s a popular destination, success is. Everyone’s in a big rush to get there, get unpacked, and start enjoying the swanky accommodations. And who can blame them? There’s a hot tub and room service, vibrating beds, everything. However, the road isn’t well-marked. Between construction detours and confusing road signs, folks tend to get lost.
I sure did. I wound up on the road to ruin and kept on going, mistaking it for a short cut or the road less traveled when it was actually dense forest. As I zigged and zagged, blindly searching for an exit, though, I discovered a few things. Tips, really. Things I wish I’d known before starting the pilgrimage to damnation.
For instance, to be successful in the world of communications or business or life, you need a few essentials, such as a brain, a strategy, some skills, and a little luck. I’ve none of those and I’m just now noticing their absence. With the slow dawning of reality came a nasty case of bad mood and I haven’t suffered in silence. Oh, no, I went into a 72-hour huff, stewing and swearing, with a thunderous black cloud overhead. Society at large was forced into the role of innocent bystander.
As a result, I owe deep and sincere apologies ¹ to:
⇒ the slow-moving, finger-wagging woman I glared at in the Target parking lot.
⇒ the bored customer service rep I got lippy with on the phone.
⇒ every single driver I flipped off. Sometimes vehemently.
⇒ library visitors (and staff) within earshot of my muttered, yet colorful, language.
⇒ my stoic, forbearing old computer.
⇒ and, to cover my bases, anyone in a four block radius.
I’d no cause to be rude; my behavior was inexcusable. So please forgive this lapse in courtesy and civility. I assure you I’ll return once again to my usual good cheer. Any day now. Or month, at the outside.
copyright © 2017 the whirly girl
¹ I owe you an apology, as well. This, I’m sorry to say, is a reblog from 2016. It seems I’ve fallen behind and can’t catch up. Help!
48 Responses to “: on the road to success :”
Grumble, grumble.
An occasional snarl.
Sincerely,
John
LikeLiked by 3 people
What a great comment! Perfect and in a nutshell 🥜
LikeLike
And here I thought I found a kindred spirit.
LikeLiked by 1 person
Ah. You must be the unflappable sort 😌
LikeLike
This is a little too relateable. :)
LikeLiked by 1 person
Oh, thank goodnesss! I’d hate to be the only crackpot, which I usually am :o/
LikeLiked by 1 person
This post about not succeeding is a great success! There’s a message in there, somewhere …
LikeLiked by 1 person
I think the message is that you’re a flatterer. I adore flatterers. 😊
LikeLiked by 1 person
{)
LikeLiked by 1 person
You know, that’s kind of artsy. In a low brow way.
LikeLiked by 1 person
Whoops, effing emoticons … :)
LikeLiked by 1 person
I like your other one better, it’s more original {)
LikeLiked by 1 person
Me again … how do you get emoticons to look like faces?
LikeLiked by 1 person
Try colon, hyphen, right parenthesis. :-) Or … left parenthesis if you’re sad. :-(
LikeLiked by 2 people
The hyphen might be the missing ingredient … thanks!
LikeLike
Use your smartphone 😎
LikeLike
Haven’t got one but will try stoneyfish’s suggestion … :-)
LikeLiked by 1 person
Oh well, never mind, it’s the thought that counts!
LikeLiked by 1 person
Or you could try a colon, lower case ‘o’, and the appropriate parenthesis :o) :o(
LikeLiked by 1 person
:o)
LikeLiked by 1 person
Perfect!
LikeLiked by 1 person
Hi Whirly! Thank you for your blog posts – they really cheer me up! jx
LikeLiked by 1 person
And you just did the same for me (times 10). Thanks!
LikeLiked by 1 person
Awesome post! – I’ve always been one of those people in a rush to get somewhere, especially lately. I think it’s just become a theme in my life.
LikeLiked by 1 person
Do you think we’ll ever catch up? I fall farther and farther behind every day.
LikeLiked by 1 person
I think we’ll catch up eventually. It’ll take a while though. I plan to catch up when I graduate college at least, but who knows?
LikeLiked by 1 person
Oh, you’ll catch up, all right, but I’ll be bringing up the rear until the end of time. Oy.
LikeLike
I’m afraid someone made the hedges much to high in my maze. As an added bonus those hedges house wasps that love to torment me. I confess my language has become a lot more colourful and a shade (perhaps a couple of shades) to loud lately.
LikeLiked by 1 person
I’ve started swearing in Latin. I can be loud and animated, but no one knows what I’m saying. Including me :o)
LikeLiked by 1 person
Heheheheh…I know a few cuss words in Ukrainian.
LikeLiked by 1 person
Let’s team up 🗯
LikeLiked by 1 person
I love your style of writing! Relatable but still I learn something new. Lovely!
LikeLiked by 1 person
What a terrific compliment! Thank you 😊
LikeLiked by 1 person
Posted some good points
LikeLiked by 1 person
That’s great to hear, thanks!
LikeLiked by 1 person
Sure
LikeLike
I know it’s hard. I’m starting a new freelance life as a graphic designer since january. Nice post :)
LikeLiked by 1 person
It is, but the effort and struggle pay off bigly when everything finally comes together. Good luck, I know you’ll do great!
LikeLiked by 1 person
Yes, thank you so much. I’m working harder. This work means a lot to me.
LikeLike
It’s a great job. You can’t help but put your heart into everything you do❣️
LikeLiked by 1 person
Your posts are hilarious! So glad I stumbled upon your blog
LikeLiked by 1 person
Thanks, you’ve made my day 😍
LikeLike
Loved this post! :)
LikeLiked by 1 person
And I loved your your comment❣️
LikeLike
Thanks for your honesty and transparency! Needed this!
LikeLiked by 1 person
Just remember, all the failures and flaming mistakes make for really entertaining posts. So there’s always that … 😏
LikeLiked by 1 person
So true!!
LikeLiked by 1 person
:o)
LikeLike
Comments are closed.