There is something gratifying about being able to put down your thoughts publicly and release them unto the masses. It's almost like a bit of a powerful exhale. All the stuff that has burning inside you like a fiery rampage, building until you put it out there...and *wait for it* INSTANT REGRET Did I really just say exactly what I was thinking and hit send?! Damn, can't take it back now *deep sigh*
That is a serious case of open electronic mouth and insert electronic foot. We have these moments of brief stupidity in which we think people will be sympathetic and understanding, only to be seemingly haunted they are merely laughing behind your back. *guilty* I have what's known as a severe case of brutal honesty, a lack of a filter if you will. Combine that with some fierce stubbornness and viola! Bluntness has struck again...
Oh *face palm* this is how my thought process works. I swear as I type this I almost face palmed myself. You know why? Because people are afraid to say things face to face. We hide behind these typed words instead of trusting that we can handle being our complete self in front of others. Confidence, we lack the confidence in ourselves to remove our gossamer covers. That is why we can live our lives out publicly easier than we can privately. At least if they are laughing at you, they can claim to be laughing with you.
The next time I get the feeling to press "post" I am going to do my best just to exhale and not to air my dirty laundry.
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