unexplained malaise - soundtrack to my life, Vol VI
"Leave the Thinking to the Smart People" - MTX
Some days just don't feel right. Something is off, slightly askew...but for no apparent reason. There's not really any point in bitching about it, because you don't even know what - if anything - is wrong. The best thing to do is just ignore it.
There's something to be said for calculated ignorance. Say what you will about denial and self-deception; they work. Don't look beyond the surface-level, don't read between the lines, don't deconstruct or over-analyze (remember, you can't spell analyze without "anal"). When someone asks you how you are, just say "fine" and be on with your day. Do you truly believe that he/she could handle it if you were entirely forthcoming?
"How are ya?"
"Kinda tired, overanxious, and slightly horny."
"Uhh..."
Seriously. Did you really think it was better to be honest? Not if you want to keep your friends and acquaintenances. Shut up before someone hears what you actually think. You'll do less damage that way.
Keep your feelings deep inside you
so they'll always be around
but keep your comments to a minimum--
the more you say, the worse you sound
Leave the thinking to the smart people
you know you'd only do it wrong
Some days just don't feel right. Something is off, slightly askew...but for no apparent reason. There's not really any point in bitching about it, because you don't even know what - if anything - is wrong. The best thing to do is just ignore it.
There's something to be said for calculated ignorance. Say what you will about denial and self-deception; they work. Don't look beyond the surface-level, don't read between the lines, don't deconstruct or over-analyze (remember, you can't spell analyze without "anal"). When someone asks you how you are, just say "fine" and be on with your day. Do you truly believe that he/she could handle it if you were entirely forthcoming?
"How are ya?"
"Kinda tired, overanxious, and slightly horny."
"Uhh..."
Seriously. Did you really think it was better to be honest? Not if you want to keep your friends and acquaintenances. Shut up before someone hears what you actually think. You'll do less damage that way.
Keep your feelings deep inside you
so they'll always be around
but keep your comments to a minimum--
the more you say, the worse you sound
Leave the thinking to the smart people
you know you'd only do it wrong
posted by Pj at 6:21 PM
3 Comments:
are you ok, dude?
Weren't you paying attention?
He's fine.
Incidentally, "Leave the Thinking..." probably wouldn't even crack my top 10 favorite MTX songs. It just sounded perfect yesterday.
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