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| Thu, 05-17-2007 - 3:24pm |
I have a friend who is a very particular person. In her effort to make sure everything is just so for herself, she can come across as being very difficult. I could give examples but I'll refrain.
Anyway, a group of us are leaving for vacation on Saturday. Got a great deal on a condo at the beach. There are seven of us but there are only two beds and a sleeper sofa. So, I volunteered to sleep on an air mattress. She has one, and offered it to me.
Not a big deal, but I've had to call three times to see if she located it. I just got off of the phone with her. She said she found it and I said: "Okay, I'll test it the night before we leave just to make sure it's in working order (pump and all) and doesn't have any holes." Her reply was: "I, I, really don't want to mess with all of that! I have enough on me as it is!" As if to say I was being unreasonable. So, I replied, "I never said you had to help me?"
What's the big deal? I KNOW if it was she who had to sleep on this mug, SHE would test it out! I just emailed her; told her that I was sorry if I stressed her out, not to worry about pulling her mattress out of storage, that I would go purchase a brand new one today and test it before I meet her at her place Friday.
Do any of you out there have friends who are particular but the few times you take that approach, they wig out on you? I hate that. And, I know I use the board to vent quite a bit, especially lately, but I am actually a fairly laid back person. This sort of thing usually doesn't get to me. Guess it's the stress of pulling everything together for the trip. (Sorry to post about yet another negative topic)

Are there going to be seven women in this condo? You are a braver woman than I. ;)
Just kidding. Yes, I do think planning for a trip is stressful and your travel companions can start to get testy with one another.
And yes, my best friend is exactly like the friend you described. I think others being particular stresses her out because her own "particular-ness" is enough to handle by itself. I know she and her husband get into tiffs about this all the time.
Hopefully you all can get on that plane and just be able to relax and enjoy. Where are you going?
AJ, enjoying life with C.
There are two couples among us so, there will be two men around to break up the estrogen. We're going to Destin, FL. This will be my third time to visit and I love it there! The best part is, I think we will have beat the summer crowds! Most of the schools around here will still have a full week ahead of them the day we set foot in FL.
I got out of the house for a few hours, and it's a gorgeous day so, I'm pretty much over what happened earlier, but thanks for making me feel like I'm not alone!