Can I quit being a grownup if it has to be like this?

[holly_evolving]

Have you ever gotten a lot done, and been really proud of yourself, and wanted to share it with someone, only to find that they were too busy to listen to you?

That happened to me today. I hate being a grownup on days like this. See, I know that being a grownup means that when you do things well, chances are that no one will notice or care. And that sucks.

I worked really hard today, both at work and at home. I want some gold stars, dammit!

This feels about right.


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Comments

[wpschlitz.livejournal.com]

"They say doing a good job is like wetting your pants while wearing a dark suit; you get that warm feeling, but nobody notices."

[galenide14.livejournal.com]

10,000 miles isn't going to stop me from listening...I'm always here.

And, at 27, the feeling is mutual, especially since I am at a country where no one would ever try to talk to me, and those little accomplishments are regarded as things you're "expected" to do. Thus, getting praised is "not" often expected.

[holly-evolving.livejournal.com]

Your situation is definitely tougher that most. I'd say it's certainly tougher than mine in that respect.

The big downer was that I have someone who is supposed to be there to be supportive and listen to all my stupid stories and little accomplishments and be proud and impressed...and he was too busy to listen yesterday.

For You

[professorbird.livejournal.com]

because you rock:

[jenn-girl.livejournal.com]

I'm working with mentally retarded adults, and one of them regularly tells me I'm doing a good job- because that's what people have told her for her whole life, and she missed the memo that society doesn't treat us like that after a certain age. It is sweetly uplifting. :)

So- You're doing a great job. I knew you could do it.