You know, I've never been good at expressing myself. I have a hard time putting into words the thoughts going through my mind. Most times, it doesn't bother me. The arrogant part of me couldn't give a damn if others understand what I mean. Another part of me knows that people who *really* know and care about me, know enough to engage me and dig further to get to what I'm trying to say. But some times, I'm really frustrated by this weakness of mine.
Today is one of those times. Something was posted on OT that I wanted to address so badly, but I know I just don't have the words to express myself clearly, and it's driving me crazy. This is one of those things that I feel should not go unaddressed (which it hasn't, in that others have addressed it), but I want to express *MY* opinion. But it's one of those issues that push people's hot buttons, and I don't want to set anyone off by not stating my position clearly and being misunderstood. Now, if I was able to make my point succinctly, and someone who understood me clearly but got set off anyway, Oh, fucking well, get over it.
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19 comments:
I couldn't find it.
I know what you mean, Arkie. I always think of my replies, but never post them, pretty much for the same reasons.
*sits on bench with Arkie and MM*
*sits with mm and glowie*
I loved this phrase "I don't want to set anyone off".
I also can't express myself well in a concise manner and often ditto whoever express my feelings. That got me known as "Ms Ditto".
I'm not positive I know which thread you are referencing but I think I know.
I'm trying to get into the more playful ones also, but am also struggling there.
I guess blogging is more my speed.
My problem is usually that I can't express my thoughts coherently and tend to leave out something I feel is important. Then a day or three later, when it no longer matters and the post is on page 4 - the words come to me. Frustrating as hell.
This is about Buggy's horse post, isn't it? :D
Yes, Nutz. I feel so very strongly about horses and whether they are scary that I really feel the need to address the issue but can't come up with the words. *whacks Nutzy*
Momma, I do that a lot, too - come up with perfect reply after the issue is dead.
Lasann, I hate just saying "ditto" all the time. I don't know, it's like I'm saying I don't have any original thoughts of my own. But then again, if someone has already said exactly what I was going to say, then "ditto" is appropriate, otherwise it looks like I'm just copying what they said (if I repeat the posting), and then I *really* don't have original thoughts.
I assume AB is involved?
Yay! My very own arkie*whack*!!!
*gigglesmooch*
*sits with everyone else*
I always think I will sound stupid if I try to express my thoughts in the deep end, or I worry that people will start questioning me and I won't know how to answer them. Thus, I usually just read and don't post.
Write your thoughts here, Arkie. That way you can get it off your back amongst friends.
*kicksmooch*
Ah, but if Arkie is anything like me, she'll worry her friends won't agree. :P
FTR, I really don't care whether I agree with my friends. If something is said with respect, I'm good with it, whether it's my opinion or not.
I usually put my foot in my mouth and pay for it later.
I couldn't find what you were talking about on the boards though. :(
Hi Arkie! <--- all I can think of to say just now.
my problem is that my passion makes me sound like a loon... not saying that I'm not a loon but..
that and on certain issues, I feel that people stand where they stand for a reason and I'm not a good enough debater to change somebody's stance. I'll let the great debaters handle that. I believe what I believe and I like horses so I won't beat them.
I agree with what Jen wrote.
"I always think I will sound stupid if I try to express my thoughts in the deep end, or I worry that people will start questioning me and I won't know how to answer them."
Even after 2+ years, I still feel like a newbie on OT
say what you need to and don't be afraid. you're far too smart to be worried about what some folks over there think about you.
even if i disagree with you, i've got your back, chicky.
*poke* :D
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