Why am I *that* person?

[stoney321]

Some of you may remember that I put my office furniture up on Craigslist so I can re-do it in a manner of a lounge. I got a hit from someone yesterday that only wanted specific pieces, could they just have those, can they come see it, etc. After 14 messages later [oy] where they told me their whole schedule for work, dinner plans, etc. they finally came by and dithered over them. Then while the husband started an argument with the wife about how she always buys "crap" the mother interrupted that to tell me all about her daughter getting "knocked up" and not going to college, not even waiting long after graduation to "do it" and the "baby daddy" was in the car not helping them decide what to buy and maybe he wouldn't "get off his ass" to help them carry it to the car, etc.

Oh, the daughter was there. Standing right there with us. So I gracefully excused myself "to let them come to a decision" and they start going through my books. So I gracefully entered my office and engaged them so they would leave my things alone. Then the mother told me about how she hates DELL computers, because they suck. I have a Dell, prominently on display. Which, she points out, is why she wanted to mention it to me.

I JUST DON'T EVEN KNOW WHAT, you guys. Why am I that person that attracts the crazies? Why do I have to be "nice" and make people feel like they can tell me their problems and show me their weird moles? I don't want to see your weird mole, YES you should go to the doctor, OH MY GOD. Yo lo creo. No me gusta!! [These people did not, in fact, show me moles. I have had people do that before, however.]

They did buy the furniture, they took their time getting it out, and as soon as the door was shut, I locked the door and let them figure it out from there. (They moved it off to the porch.)

Sometimes we all need reminders (me, included.) Everything happening in your life isn't important. Everything happening in your family's life isn't meant for public consumption. Arguing in public is awful. Insulting (even jokingly) your spouse or child in public (especially) is rotten. It makes everyone want to run away from you. Or it makes me question why I let you in my house and wonder how quickly I can get rid of you. I'm just saying. I've written up some "helpful rules" that maybe need a refresher for some folks. LOL.

Now if you'll excuse me, I have to get ready for a massage so I can blog about that and then later about my boogers and why my kids and husband suck. Because I'm the exception. Ahahahaha. WHEE IT'S FRIDAY!!

Comments

[nijireiki.livejournal.com]

Man, I sometimes kind of think anonymity-bolstered Internet wank has permeated real life culture, and that's why some people lack the concept of social boundaries/graces. Then I remember they were ALWAYS dicks.

Unfortunately, crazies are attracted to certain people like moths to a flame. Or something. It might be hereditary, because my whole family's crazy or a crazy magnet or both. If only you could LJ ban people from your life, wouldn't that be awesome?!

[stoney321.livejournal.com]

Oh my god, how can I use a real life ban button!? THAT WOULD COME IN SO HANDY!

[minstrel666.livejournal.com]

Well, you're excused - it's a blog. If I don't want to read about the Boy and Sally and the bunch, I just click the little red "x" and you don't even know that I glossed over you today (which I usually don't unless I'm swamped). I'm not even in danger of hurting your feelings that way, delicate flower that you are.

Now in real life, that's a different story.

Also: first?

[stoney321.livejournal.com]

D'oh, seconds away from being first! Or frist, even!

I am SUCH a delicate flower, a hot house flower that requires CONSTANT ATTENTION. Now, tell me if this thing on my butt crack looks right to you...

[bu-doodlebug.livejournal.com]

LOL!! I'm fairly certain they called the office here after they left your place and asked to be in a movie. Crazies are FUN!

[stoney321.livejournal.com]

AHAHAHAHAHA. DId they then submit their resume written on the back of their bail bonds receipt?

[anelith.livejournal.com]

I've met some really, um, interesting people through Craigslist and Freecycle. Most of them were fantastic and/or interesting, but a few were just loopy. You had the misfortune to get some truly nutty ones this time. Good lord.

One has to wonder whether this is just the way they are, in all situations, or whether they feel free to "let loose" with a stranger that they're buying furniture from. I suspect the former. What a delight they must be to have around ALL THE TIME.

[stoney321.livejournal.com]

The guy that bought my piano was just great. Honestly, he was a 28 year old version of my dad. So we got along like a house on fire. :D

I kinda think they're like this all the time. They're those people. I just loved her husband calling my stuff "crap," too. FUN TIMES. But hey, his money is cooling off in my pocket, so whatever, dude.

[tinpanalley.livejournal.com]

Oh, I completely one of those people too.

I feel like I have a sign on my forehead that says, "Please tell me your life story. I promise to find it very interesting and give you lots of advice."

I really need to have it surgically removed.

[stoney321.livejournal.com]

Tell me how the procedure goes so I can be prepared. ;)

[crazydiamondsue.livejournal.com]

If this was limited to LJ, I'd say it's because your closest associates here are a drunken sheep fucker, a hair-obsessed narcissistic breeder and...Canadians. O_O Oh, and Anne. But since it's happening in RL too, I don't know. Maybe it's the acting thing and you've got that thing that makes people go up to Reese Witherspoon in bathrooms and tell her home much they love her Avon perfume, or the ones that just show up at Dolly Parton's house.

You have a Welcome sign, don't you? You're attracting ass-hats and vampires. Try garlic.

I just burned my beans <~~~ not a euphemism. I was rocking Jonah to sleep and forgot I was doing a quick soak and boiled all the water out of my beans. :(

But yay for selling the furniture!

[stoney321.livejournal.com]

LOLOLOLOL at the "Oh, and Anne." YOU HAVE DESCRIBED THE WHOLE GROUP SO WELL.

Garlic, check. Also I should start flicking people in the face, more. That could be "my thing."

OH NOES. Could they be saved? I bet they can - stick some bacon in there, bacon fixes everything!

[scarleast.livejournal.com]

I know how that is people telling you things you don't want to know, I just nod and stand there or walk away.

[stoney321.livejournal.com]

I have a hard time just walking away, I have to do that polite thing and make it seem like they're not weirdos. And sometimes that takes a LONG TIME to get away. Gah.

[ruthless1.livejournal.com]

I ride the lightrail to work and the other day it was raining and crappy out. And the train was rather crowded. I smiled and shrugged at a woman who then proceeded to tell me she was doing a 90 jail sentence in a REALLY LOUD VOICE. and where she lived and how great the bus system was in her town and how I (meaning ME) should be careful about drinking and driving.
I could feel everyone shrinking away from me - leaving me in the spotlight of her crazy eyes.
I don't smile on the train anymore.

[stoney321.livejournal.com]

AHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA.

Oh my god, I shouldn't laugh but that's HORRIBLE. And you tell your story so well. Hee.

[toxic-corn.livejournal.com]

Arguing in public is awful.

OMG IT REALLY IS. There should be signs up in public prohibiting arguments alongside the ones for smoking. It always pings my embarrassment squick. (Which is pretty strong. When my boyfriend and his sister got into an argument at their mom's house, I pretty much wanted to crawl under the sofa until it was over.)

P.S. I get the crazies too. That's why I'm sure to bring my mp3 player whenever I'm in public and wear my hear back so it's obvious I have ear buds in.

[stoney321.livejournal.com]

Disagreements? Debates? That's one thing. ARGUING and bitching and being unhappy and yelling at someone in public is just SO AWFUL.

Oooh, ponytail + ear buds = MY SOLUTION. I'll make a habit of that, ASAP!

[darlas-mom.livejournal.com]

Off-topic, but I can't stop staring at your icon.

ETA: OH MY GOD, ALL OF YOUR ICONS ARE AWESOME. ::staring in awe::

[toxic-corn.livejournal.com]

Ha, I had to come back and check to see which icon you meant. And thank you, my right click "Save Image As" skills are very advanced. :P

[kseenaa.livejournal.com]

Thats... odd. o.O

[a2zmom.livejournal.com]

This is why Batman has the right idea. No one ever tells their life story to Batman. In fact, for the most part, most people don't talk to him period.

[minstrel666.livejournal.com]

[a2zmom.livejournal.com]

teehee.

[darlas-mom.livejournal.com]

Did they at least buy something, so you were compensated for your time and their crazy? :-/

I share your concern

[(Anonymous)]

Those people would creep me out. I think I would have kicked them out the moment they bad talked my Dell. Well, maybe sooner. Touching your stuff. Tsk! Tsk!
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