amaysngrace Posted July 10, 2006 Share Posted July 10, 2006 I don't know if this is really a problem or not, but I am quite a rebel when it comes to taking life seriously. It's not like I set out to be goofy, or light-hearted, it's just how I am. A friend recently told me I'm "like a teenager". She also says I'm gifted in the way I can relate to children, especially the way I can get down to their level. It's not like I am immature or irresponsible, my bills are paid, but it's more of an attitude. I have a hard time taking life seriously. Does anybody else feel this way? And would you change it? And does anybody know anyone like this? Do you find them offensive? Link to post Share on other sites
jerbear Posted July 10, 2006 Share Posted July 10, 2006 I don't know if this is really a problem or not, but I am quite a rebel when it comes to taking life seriously. It's not like I set out to be goofy, or light-hearted, it's just how I am. It makes life interesting. Does anybody else feel this way? And would you change it? I do know a few but they sometimes don't know when it is appropriate and when it is not. During meetings sometimes it is very annoying and sometimes it breaks the ice. The only change is they need to know when it is appropriate. And does anybody know anyone like this? Do you find them offensive? Yes and I sometimes depending on the context is more annoying than offensive. Link to post Share on other sites
Curt Posted July 10, 2006 Moderators Share Posted July 10, 2006 It's not like I am immature or irresponsible, my bills are paid, but it's more of an attitude. I have a hard time taking life seriously. Does anybody else feel this way? And would you change it? My problem is that I refuse to take life too seriously ... afterall, it's too comedic to not be rigged! Never gonna grow up ... I refuse. Count me out when it comes to gettin' a place on the "grow up bus" Curt Link to post Share on other sites
Author amaysngrace Posted July 10, 2006 Author Share Posted July 10, 2006 Yeah, I don't know. I have no job, per se, so it's not like I'm disruptive in meetings. I don't even think I could hold a position that would put me in such a serious setting. Too grown-up for me and I would feel as though I've missed my calling. Maybe the annoying colleague has this problem, JB. Do people who take it light just have a better relationship with their inner child? Link to post Share on other sites
jerbear Posted July 10, 2006 Share Posted July 10, 2006 Do people who take it light just have a better relationship with their inner child? Inner child as in a 5 year old? Yes I have that in me and even play with my friend's kids. Rough and tumble, chase them around, etc... Always fun to poke fun and stick a wet finger in their ear, those sort of things. I've always wanted to go into those moon bounces with fellow "adult kids" just to see how fun it is to jump up and down or those ball pits. The annoying coworker is just that, they need more balance; granted some marketing types are a little eccentric in those aspects. Link to post Share on other sites
HeyYouGuys Posted July 10, 2006 Share Posted July 10, 2006 I don't know if this is really a problem or not, but I am quite a rebel when it comes to taking life seriously. It's not like I set out to be goofy, or light-hearted, it's just how I am. A friend recently told me I'm "like a teenager". She also says I'm gifted in the way I can relate to children, especially the way I can get down to their level. It's not like I am immature or irresponsible, my bills are paid, but it's more of an attitude. I have a hard time taking life seriously. Does anybody else feel this way? And would you change it? And does anybody know anyone like this? Do you find them offensive? My best friend is very much this way. She has a job and gets her bills paid too...but she is quite rebellious about having to fit the grown-up 'mold' and refuses to do so! She wears funky offbeat clothes, rather than the standard suburban adult woman wardrobe of capri pants, subdued versions of trendy styles or 'career seperates'. Her home is filled with toys. She doesnt have kids -- she buys them for herself! Kids love her because she IS a big kid. She has an offbeat, racous sense of humour. Whenever she's around, it's a big party! I love her dearly. There ARE times I get annoyed, of course. Like a kid, she can be very self-centered and forget that it's not always about what she wants or needs. She can also go too far with her humour, hurting and upsetting people sometimes. She doesn't always see the future consequences or her actions, and often ends up spending too much, drinking too much, staying up too late and being tired all the next day, etc. ANd sometimes when I want to talk seriously about something, it's difficult because she'll want to spin it into a joke or start acting goofy. Despite these annoyances, I still consider her one of the bright lights in my life. I can't think of a more creative, passionate, incredibly funny person! be true to your personality type. You will always find people who appreciate it! Do try to listen to your friends though, if you do or say things that hurt them Link to post Share on other sites
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