Is this new? No, not really. But let me just tell you a little about my evening. Maybe you're not interested, but I'm going to bitch about it anyway.
So, I'm hanging out with my neighbor last night and after a while he asks me if I could take him somewhere and bring him back because his SUV is still impounded (even police officers, which he is, have to play by the rules, I guess) and his arranged ride ditched at the last minute. Well, it's 9:30pm and although I wasn't doing anything to speak of, other than planning on relaxing, I really didn't feel like doing the drive. I was tired to begin with, had things to do (like looking for a new apartment), and funny thing, didn't relish the thought of being stuck in another shitty neighborhood for an undetermined amount of time - after dark no less...
Of course, I knew that he had a perfectly respectable reason for needing to go and it wasn't his fault that his sister cancelled last minute; I was there when she called. This is a self-sufficient kind of guy and I knew he most likely hated to ask me. He even offered to fill my gas tank, no matter how low it was (no small feat financially). So, yours truly sucked it up and said I'd take him. Basically, the scenario pointed out that I didn't have anything important in my life to tend to (yeah, thanks for shedding light on that uplifting thought, jackass) and he really did need the help. He's been nothing but nice to me, so why not?
I'll tell you why not!!! As soon as he was ready he was supposed to call me or knock on my door and I'd meet him out front. Simple plan, right? So I wait. And I get a few things done. Then I wait some more. I can still see his lights on. So I watch TV (found a good show, by the way) and eventually, it's 11:30pm! Now, I may not have much of an exciting life, but it was hot and at least I'd like to strip out my clothes and put on something cool and comfy while I'm not having that exciting life I mentioned.
Anyway, I ended up staying awake until 2am, dressed and ready to go. After midnight, I remained dressed simply for the fact that if he DID come to my door, I could tell him to fuck off fully dressed and not in a Happy Bunny tank top and shorts. I called him twice and left messages to see if he fell asleep or changed his mind or what... but this wasn't an ongoing offer. Do not knock on my door at 4am and expect me to take your ass anywhere! Unless you are bleeding profusely; and then, that's what 911 is for!
If you ask me for a favor, I will more than likely help you, even if it wasn't really in my plans. Especially when I know that this was something important that he does every week and revolves around his family. But after drawing attention (albeit unintentionally) to the fact that I have no life so I'm basically available, and then to leave me hanging when your house is literally less than two feet away from mine; well, you've just gone and pissed me right off, mister.
He may have a good reason, but it would have been nice to be let in on the fact that we weren't going and I could have gone to bed! When I see him next, I'm sure I'll smile and ask what happened... but I'll want to say, "What the fuck was your problem you inconsiderate son of a bitch?!" But I won't. Who knows. Maybe I will, I've been a bit edgy lately.
I must remind myself - I did gain the opportunity to watch TV, which is quite rare. And I found a good show... I'll repeat that thought until I no longer want to kick him in the balls.
13 comments:
Sarcasm could make him feel like shit, while you could remain extremely courteous... I'm just sayin'.
Or you could knock on his door at 4am tomorrow morning and say something like, "Sorry it took so long for me to get ready... you wanna go get your car now?"
Nah, didn't think so.
And remember... you did get to watch some good TV.
Awww, c'mon. It's not so bad. A tad rude, yes, but don't be so mad!
You know what I had to put up with? A couple weeks ago we had this school reunion lunch and I had to hang out with all these people from school most of whom I never ever hung out with.
And then this one woman, who never ever spoke to me before finds out I do websites, and gets my number and wants me to teach her how to make a website. WTF!! And Free that too. And she's been calling and bugging, so I finally relented and sat with her for an hour and showed her some basic stuff.
Then she sends me a message saying, "please make me a basic website, I need on for my profile. It'll only take you 10 minutes. I need it urgently tomorrow."
WTF!!! How does she know it'll take me only 10 minutes, she don't even know the first shit bout web design.
I had to go outto do so I told her I wouldn't be able to do her work, and she's like "You can do it later tonight when you're back!" WTF???
So I called her and told her I wouldn't be back till past midnight (even though I was getting back by around 10:30) and she's like "No problem you can mail it to me, I'll see it in the morning!"
YEARGH!!!!!
Sorry livey, just had to rant!
well the guy's done wrong but still U can spare his life this one time perhaps ;-)
Maybe he realised just how low your gas tank was and chickened out.
again I say - what the fuck is wrong with people?!!
I often get asked for favors by people who make it seem like I have nothing else to do - it pisses me off... even if it IS true!!
maybe I just wanna sit around the house in my underwear watching pimp my ride!! I'm a big girl I should be allowed to do that if I want!! hehehe
my sister has a way of taking advantage - she thinks everyone owes her something - if she asks you to babysit for 2 hours you KNOW it's gonna be more like 3 or 4 - and then when she gets back to relieve you she asks if she can just gobble down some lunch quick or make a phone call - it's all good as long as she gets what she wants or needs
and she knows I'm not very good at saying no
apparently I'd rather just stew on it until I get to the point of wanting to move to mongolia to get away from everyone hehehe
I tell ya... it's enough to make me wanna hluphuke!!
You're right to be pissed.
What a &%#@*!!!!
Although he probably didn't mean to fuck up your evening, he displays the sort of unthinking attitude that is often very manipulative (not necessarily deliberate) in its results. VERY ANNOYING!!
No, honey, he was very wrong for that. That is incredibly inconsiderate.
Anne - But can I be courteously sarcastic? That's what I need to perfect.
Terri - Hah! I'd love to do that. At least watching the show made it worthwhile!
Bean - It's not the worst thing in the world, I just seriously dislike people that think the world revolves around them - that they don't have to consider anyone else. Kind of like the woman from your reunion! Damn, that's one pushy chick! You didn't do it, did you?! (No prob for the rant!) =)
Dr O2 - I've opted to spare his life this time, but he better watch his step! ;)
Kyknoord - You know, that is most likely it! What would I do without you to figure these things out for me?
Kitty - I have a list a mile long on what is wrong with people, but no suggestions as to why or how to fix it! In reference to your sis, it's always worse when it's family; they seem to simply expect it. Hey, Mongolia... sounds good (read: far) but sad thing is, they'd find you anyway somehow! =)
Jason - And you know what? It's escalating... he's asked again. This time I never gave him an answer and left him hanging.
Nomad - I'm sure it wasn't intentional but as you said, it's that manipulative bahavior and it is incredibly annoying!
AbNorMal - I tend to be overly considerate at times (if that's possible), so issues like this really push my buttons.
I hate when people pull stuff liek thsi on U. Makes U think it twice next tiem if anybody asks for a favor.
Tigress - Righto! And best part is, he's already asked for another favor. Ugh.
So what happened? Did he say why he never showed up? Did you blow him off? Why did he have the nerve to ask you for another favor?
Do you want me to bite him on the leg? :-D
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