When my son Rob was home for Christmas, he noticed that I had added a few new words to my vocabulary. I have to admit... I was not shocked by his observation. I too have noticed that I have a favorite word... or two. I will use them when I mess up or when I am frustrated. I can have, at times, a pottie mouth. I am not proud of this. I do not smoke or drink and that is not my excuse, but I have found it to be my new form of release, if you will, of some stress. I can tell myself as much as I like, that there is an art to some cussing to get your point across or is needed to be a part of a story... I can decorate it as much I like, the truth is, it still is not pretty. I know better.
I used to walk daily, which was not only a form of some exercise, I found it to be a productive way to release some stress. It also helped me with my bouts of depression. Since my husband became ill, I gave up walking because obviously my attention was needed else where. Now that Charlie is doing better, I have yet to get back into a walking routine and know that I need to do that again.
I have been making a mindful attempt not to use these words in my vocabulary and in doing this, it has made me realize how much I use the word "sh**". ~ It has become more than an occasional slip.
BIG SIGH
If only a piece of Orbit gum could be the simple solution to take care of a dirty mouth.
*note ~ high lighted sentence in purple is a link. It is funny... check it out.
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WERE IN THIS TOGETHER. I CAN BE THE SAME WAY AT TIMES. I WOULD HAVE NEVER GUESSED YOU WOULD HAVE THOUGH?
ReplyDeleteNo sh**! Me too!!
ReplyDeleteI choose my moments, but like you I find that sometimes it is the only way to express how I feel.
I'm trying to stop, but I can only fix one bad habit at a time, and right now I have to stop snacking on junk..!
hugs
xx
I have to admit that I've had the same problem for many years. I should work on it.... :)
ReplyDeleteGood Morning Miss Potty Mouth ~~
ReplyDeleteWho wodda thot!! You were very careful around Wanda Mom, was that because of the "Mom" part.... I wouldn't have sent you to your room... but I might of got a bar of soap....
Angela you are so funny...all of us have the problem...You made it into a delighful post, with a great picture.
Pastor Don...had that problem ont he tennis court... **&@!#%
Love and Hugs
Wanda Mom
I used to do this a lot. Now, I don't very often as I asked the Holy Spirit to really take it out of my parlance of trade. He did in the blink of an eye! I can't guarantee it, but it worked for me.
ReplyDeleteWhat else is one to do when an Oh, Sh*t moment comes along?
ReplyDeleteI won't tell you what my former First Sergeant was known to say. I will give you the initials and you can fill in the blanks. SFD
Snerx
I've begun to walk more too. At least on the treadmill. The weather is much to cold for walking outdoors.
My dear
ReplyDeleteas you can see by all your comments it happens to the best of us!
but I love the photo to go with this post!
love you
Tia
p.s.
ReplyDeleteyour dad ( my brother) was the same but take heart you do not have the potty mouth that he had ( Bless his sweet soul!!)
loving you
tia
I am rejoicing for the enormity of the events today.
ReplyDeleteThe inaugural speech was spectacular. We have chosen the right man.
Well you all have made me feel like I am not alone! LOL
ReplyDeleteTia ~ where do you think I learned this type of figure of speech?
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