February 9, 2013
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petty and inappropriate
That’s my theme for the weekend.
Last night I went out with a friend, with the specific plan of being petty. Honest and true, we did. And it was perfect. Because of all the restaurants in this town, of course we’d make a plan to go to the same place that other people I used to hang with were going out to dinner too. And of course they were also going to see the same show that we were, because the person my friend and I were being petty about is the same person they were going to see in the show and the reason I don’t hang with them is because the petty inspiration made it so that I can’t. The last time I went to something that I knew she was going to, she made a point of looking through me and saying things that were deliberately aimed at me (and need I say negative?) Which makes her a petty witch with a b, right? And makes me a sad little excuse for a person for being upset by this.
Let us contemplate why I allow people to step on my cape. Perhaps because I am a doormat.
On the other hand, I had a wonderful time with my friend. We talked about a great deal more than complete pettiness (as the witch cannot keep our attention for that long.) And then we went to the show. Egads. What an extravaganza of “ohmigod” and pink and high heels and blondness. Legally Blonde the Musical. My friend and I just looked at each other and quietly hurled. This was community theater and the audience was definitely into it. Perhaps on another day or with another friend, I would have enjoyed it. Because I like tacky stuff as much as the next person and I do like community theater.
Speaking of tacky. Ohmigod.
But the best part, and here is where I go back to petty, my good old ex-friend, the diva. The one who tells directors that she is too talented for small parts. The one who is so obnoxious to work with that people have dropped out of shows that she is cast in. The one who went to college for music or some such, but sings like a cat in heat. The one who always plays herself in every show I’ve ever seen her in. (And when we were friends I went to all of them, because I am a good friend, thank you very much.) That one. Well. She had no lines. No solo (thank God). And she had the most hideous costumes I have ever seen. And was on stage for maybe 10 minutes for the whole show. And, that was worth the price of admission.
I have some evolving to do. Perhaps this afternoon. Or maybe tomorrow.
Comments (46)
I love doing things just out of spite. It’s one of my favorite pastimes.
Life in the primordial ooze sounds absolutely smashing!
If you can’t be petty about community theater “actresses,” when can you? I certainly can’t think of a better occasion.
good plan. i particularly like the executive details; after all, why do today what can be put off till tomorrow?
HAHAHA! Sings like a cat in heat! hehehe! This was priceless. Thanks for the chortle!
@ordinarybutloud - isn’t there some famous quote about the best revenge being to live something or another?
@leaflesstree - not just a community actress. she is a legend in her own mind.
@complicatedlight - the details are what matter most. shouldn’t rush into things.
@murisopsis - i’m really glad about that, actually.
@PlatotheSmurf - it’s warm in the ooze.
Vengeance, however achieved, is always best served cold.
@promisesunshine - Warm indeed. And for us higher life forms, kinda stanky, too.
good grief, great caped one
the witch deserved the ‘pettiness’; she sure enough was dishin’ it out, i’m glad she got a small helping of it 
Petty or not, you have a social life. I find it terribly exciting. And fabulous.
I hope you took pictures. I would have. I am glad you had fun.
It is okay to play to the petty once in a while……. you can evolve later….
lol I love it!
@Erika_Steele - only in my mind.
@distractedbyzombies - i’m a social butterfly this weekend. i went out tonight too.
@Bels_Kaylar - she deserves none of my attention. i long for the day when i give that to her.
@Bricker59 - i want no vengeance. i just want to be done giving a shit.
@PlatotheSmurf - hold your nose.
@vexations - you say you want an evolution? whoa.
@moniet - :)
“I have some evolving to do. Perhaps this afternoon. Or maybe tomorrow. ” <- Hahaha. That made me grin. Because we’ve all been there
@specificallyrandom -
I would do the same thing and do not hang with people who treat me that way. Life is to short to have t allow people like that to spoil our free time when we can relax and enjoy ourselves.
Not petty at all-common sense and taking back your power from a small minded drama queen.
I loved this. Narcissists are a trip, are they not?I have vast experience…dad, brother, exes. I hope you snorted out loud while she was on stage! When you stopped being narcissistic supply, you were put out to pasture for good. N’s only keep those who adore them around. They cannot take suggestions or criticism so if you didn’t drool over her every move, you were relegated to the bottom of the pile. Dig out and move on, but remember so you don’t get slimed again!
LOL! Sounds like she’s only a diva in her own mind, and the director knew exactly where to put her! Glad you had a good night out with your friend. Always time to evolve later.
@Grannys_Place - thanks. i feel better now.
@winniezpoo - i think you are absolutely correct. these people were all too much effort anyhow.
@songoftheheart - thanks, jo.
You are so pety you leave me no choice but to stand on your cape and wave my super troll cape in your face.
LOL!
@Aloysius_son - here’s the important question. must know answer.
is this a social call or a business call? 
Quite frankly my dear Sunshine I am Trolling about looking for a sidekick. I like your shoes. So I was thinking about letting you audition for the part.
@Aloysius_son - what do i have to do?
@promisesunshine - You will need to get a mask and a cape…
@Aloysius_son - i have a cape and i can cut holes in a paper bag.
A paper bag huh? Hmmm… I’m gonna have to think about that…
@Aloysius_son - all right. give me some time. i can create a mask.
I always enjoy watching a large ego deflate, too. I enjoy it whether that is petty or not. Well, only when the ego being deflated is not mine.
i do petty
swell you had a great time of it
@BoulderChristina - the best part is that i think she was pretty stoked about the show. at least that’s how it seemed. it’s scary how much i enjoy gossip.
who would dare deflate your ego? let me take ‘em down.
@bonmots - i’d prefer to be above it, but that’s clearly not going to happen any time soon. in the meantime, i will laugh at people who deserve to be laughed at. because she made me cry more than once.
@promisesunshine - I can always use the backup. And we all enjoy a little gossip, don’t we?
@BoulderChristina - i’m working on getting a cap and mask.
@promisesunshine - Please don’t forget the cape
@BoulderChristina - meant cape. of course. i don’t wear hats.
@promisesunshine - I love hats. I will purchase a special one for you when it comes to rumble time.
@BoulderChristina - oh, all right. i’ll wear a hat if it’s required.
@olwd - (snort)
@promisesunshine - LOL, you silly girl.
it does seem that what goes around often comes back around.
I hope your week has been going well. ?
@plantinthewindow - yep. this is why i try not to be petty. my week is ok. you?
My my.
Sometimes it is best to not evolve but simply be and accept who you are<:)