WAKING THOUGHTS

I consider an app page potential spam if:
1. It was not developed by the social network.
2. It doesn't include a "block" option.
3. It makes my anti-virus software go all Navy Seals on my computer.


When people have a habit of dropping cheese cracker crumbs all over the place, and spilling sugary drinks but never cleaning it up, the person they should be angry with is not the exterminator, but themselves. Critters are only looking for food. Don't be surprised when they show up if you're forever feeding them.


Sometimes people are confident that you approve of what they're doing or saying. They're so sure you will agree with them, that they come to you to air their issues, decisions, and plans. As they vent/talk, they never get it that your silence is not consent, but shock and disbelief (that will quickly turn to anger and disgust if you allow their words to marinate in your mind too long). You want to say something, but ANYTHING you say will be met with a defensive response. You don't want to appear judgmental, but the whole time they're talking you wonder if they're even listening to themselves. Surely they don't actually think what they're saying makes a lick of sense, do they?
Sometimes when you see people coming--when you see a name pop up on the caller ID, you have to tell yourself, "You can't. Walk in the opposite direction. Let it ring. You are a drama-free zone. Mind your own business."


When you've already won, don't let anyone trick you into thinking the game isn't over. Shake hands, thank Mom, get off the field, hit the showers, and prepare for the next contest. Don't make some stupid play that won't count. Don't do something ridiculous that will cause you to lose your position, or the win to be disqualified.