tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3540801580396889690.post6811749606384967942..comments2023-02-25T09:54:04.188-05:00Comments on Frog Pond: "Relax. It's just a game."Panghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00157483604864712409noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3540801580396889690.post-89391432786775174872013-03-13T03:37:18.733-04:002013-03-13T03:37:18.733-04:00Walking the middle path is the best, for sure! It ...Walking the middle path is the best, for sure! It IS just a game, but it really isn't sometimes. <br /><br />It's people's time that they're so protective of, I think. The customer was super gracious through it all. He voiced his concerns without being a jerk, too. <br /><br />Thanks for your input, guys! I really appreciate it.Panghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00157483604864712409noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3540801580396889690.post-53984456627634220292013-03-12T08:27:38.206-04:002013-03-12T08:27:38.206-04:00Pang, I understand where you are coming from. It w...Pang, I understand where you are coming from. It was a reaction we've all had! :)<br /><br />I can't tell you how many times I've heard that from Tim. When a character died once, I actually got so mad I cried out with frustration. He knew then, never tell me it's just a game. lol<br /><br />Believe me, I know it's not just a game, but sometimes I have to remind myself that maybe I need to see it as just a game. We have to keep ourselves in check. <br /><br />When I go out to eat and my meal is terrible, I know it's not always the waitress. She's got other things going on too. Maybe someone called in sick and she's working more than her own section, or maybe the cook was an hour late and has fallen behind. Either way, I sure won't take it out on the waitress first chance I get.<br /><br />At least you recognized in yourself that initial reaction. They won't get the four days back, but maybe next time, they'll prioritize how they would better use the time if something they expected to be available is not available. Maybe it's partially their own responsibility if they felt the time was wasted?<br /><br />I guess what I'm trying to say in all this rambling business is don't be so hard on yourself. <br /><br />Great post, and a reminder to us all! Maybe it is just a game?<br /><br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15901684621715980573noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3540801580396889690.post-63455451162652807712013-03-11T23:06:33.436-04:002013-03-11T23:06:33.436-04:00All good points! As always, when we step back and ...All good points! As always, when we step back and look at both sides of any story we are better able to empathize. Deborah MacArthurhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02407671721505847158noreply@blogger.com