upheaval...

Okay, I've had just about enough drama for this week, and the week hasn't properly started yet.

I've now added to my list of pet peeves. People who look at you, give the appearance of listening, and yet somehow give you the impression that they haven't heard a blessed word you've said. In fact, when they actually point their eyes in your direction, it looks like they're gazing right through your forehead. These people aren't engaged, or even anywhere near the same universe as other normal human beings.

This particular phenomenon is closely linked to another irritant of mine, those who choose to exercise selective memory. For example I might remember how something happened with crystalline clarity, but the other person (and it's usually only one), refuses (usually with great vehemence) to believe they ever said anything of the sort. I'm the type that if I say something hurtful, I usually remember it, considering it's usually deliberate. And if it isn't, I won't immediately deny that I ever said such a thing. I'll actually stand (or sit, or lie) there and try to remember if I indeed said it. I don't suffer from guilt induced amnesia. Or perhaps it's better termed spiteful remorseless amnesia.

So these two types of people are followed in quick succession by the sort who say they'll do a thing, and then either deliberately or dull-wittedly either forget or willfully refuse to live up to their promises. It doesn't bother me as much unless they don't apologize. How would they like it if someone says, oh yeah, I'll get around to that CPR thing on you in a minute, and then get sidetracked by something else.

I realize this is an extreme example, but why is it I feel like I and my small circle of extraordinary people are the only ones in the world with any courtesy or consideration in the world??

FEH.