I had an epiphany this morning. Well not really, that would involve some deep thought on my part. More like I woke up, swore and realised I do that far too much. So I decided for one week starting from today I am not going to swear or say anything mean to anyone. It's going to be tough I know. I tried giving up swearing once for lent. The kids made me a swear jar and by Easter they took the money and split it 3 ways. There was enough in there to buy a house in Salford... or at least a Gameboy game each (this was a long time ago).
And that was after I changed the rules every 5 minutes to suit myself. Anything said in the car doesn't count, even if I'm not driving. Anything said whilst cooking doesn't count. Anything said whilst in pain doesn't count. Which pretty much leaves sleeping and cleaning. Unless I sleep talk cos no-one can help that.
Anyway anyway anyway back to now. I have done pretty well so far. I made it to work without swearing or insulting anyone, and a quick gallop round Tesco. I just need to go a full day without speaking to any customers and I'll do fine.
Grrr. Not a great start. The phone rang, someone demanding we open an account for them. "It'll take a week, we'll have to wait for trade references" I tell them. "But we're the mighty blabla" they reply. Oh great here we go.
Wish me luck everybody. I'm going in.
Ongoing list of things sent to test me
Cornish Pasty I bought for my lunch. Took 2 bites, both full of gristle. Had to throw it in the bin.
Lotty managed to open one of the kitchen cupboards and eat a 6 pack of Walkers Cheese and Onion crisps. She didn't even share one crisp.
I bought a cheese and onion pastie from Gregg's once. Turn out to be a steak pie. Not good for a vegetarian. Thankfully I saw the meat before I tasted it.
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