Inserting foot in mouth.
Submitted by cheetahface on Thu, 07/15/2010 - 8:34pmHave you ever experienced something that didn't immediately piss you off, but the more you thought about it, the more pissed off you became? That's me today.
Here's what happened: (the condensed version)
At work, in a meeting, all attendees are people I am comfortable with/have worked with for years. 1 woman in meeting is particularly sensitive, we've been colleagues and friends for 2+ years. She made a comment about her Evangelical Christian family, and how they hate her because she's queer. I made a joke about her family that was slightly offensive, but anyone that knows me knows I'm offensive and never serious about anything. She was visibly upset, I pulled her aside immediately after the meeting and apologized. She was ridiculous about the whole thing.
So I'm pissed for 2 reasons: 1. I should've never opened my stupid mouth. 2. She needs to lighten the fuck up. Don't defend your crazy Evangelical family to me - I'm queer too. I don't really give a fuck about people who think I'm going to hell because I sleep with women. And I certainly don't give a shit if I say something offensive about their fucked up sense of faith.
Ugh. The good news is I came home, and instead of eating away my anger like I often do, I went for a run. I'm making good progress on my loop! Each day I go out, I set a goal that's a bit further, and for 3 days straight I have reached that goal. I'm really pumped about it! I may have to take a day or 2 off this weekend...my best friend is visiting and we have a busy weekend planned, but I'm hoping to squeeze a couple of runs in.
I'm going to watch "An American in Paris" now. My grandma sent it to me :)