I Am Thankful For...

...and I am cranky today!

Woke up on the wrong side of the bed, and by the time you're done reading this, I'm sure you too can agree. Not sure if it's due to the long extended hours the guys are putting in, but I have been fairly lonely this passed week. I had plans to go out with my friend B from school, but sadly, she too had a rough week so we had to post pone. Don't get me wrong, I'm still totally thrilled to be here and wouldn't change it for the world, but, I guess there are times like this when I will feel a little sad.

Today's lesson in class included writing a five sentence paragraph on what my students are grateful for. With the U.S. celebrating Thanksgiving this week, I encouraged my students to take a step back and evaluate the things in their lives that makes them happy. So, I took a moment myself, to think about my life as a whole and create my own list. I pondered on some stuff I am NOT grateful for. While my list included mostly positive things such as my loving family and amazing friends, I cannot resist but stress the things I am not too happy about… here it goes…

False promises…broken words… whatever you wanna call it, it’s all the same!

I am not thankful for people who are capable of committing this ultimate sin, as far as I’m concerned. It seems easier for some, more than others, to say things without the intent to act on their words. Some people are there only when it’s convenient for them, while others will always be there till the end, through thick and thin. I have been here now for 3 months, and have found the truth in who I thought would really stick by their words. Now, realistically speaking, maybe I am being harsh, actually, I probably am being too harsh, after all, everyone has a life of their own. I am not complaining nor am I whining, just stating the facts as they are. I guess it’s human nature, a way to diverge the truth to gain self gratification and feel good about it at the moment.

It’s ok. These kinds of experiences have not only made me aware of my surroundings, but also attentive of the wicked ‘false promise’ that surrounds us constantly.Yes, I woke up on the wrong side of the bed this morning, and have had a harsh dose of ‘reality check’.

Have I learned my lesson? False guarantees will always be around us, people making promises without the intent to deliver. So, maybe ‘inexpensive calling cards' are also a hoax?? Hmmm…

Think about your day, and wonder how many times you make a false promise to a friend, family member, spouse or co-worker? Even if it’s not in a malicious manner, we all do it, I suppose. Whether it’s to ‘promise’ we will meet a deadline at work, even if we know it is nearly impossible, or commit to a night out with friends even if we know we will have to cancel at the last minute. Whether it’s to keep the young ones happy and calm, or make the older ones get off our back. It’s like the movie Liar Liar, only, that was just a movie, while this is the real thing!

HAPPY THANKSGIVING EVERYONE!