Back in the swing of things

Well here we are, on our way into 2011, and to be honest, so far so good (knock on wood).
After the craziness of Christmas and New Years, I actually have some time off work to relax and.. well whatever else I've been getting up to that doesn't cost money.. with the exception of buying a new car battery today.. which wasn't as bad on the wallet as I was expecting. And you know why? Because my dad and I installed it into my car ourselves! We also changed one of the brake bulbs. Boo yah! I also learned how to jump start my car the other day.. which I'm pumped on! If anyone ever needs help with the above, I am at your service!!

Getting back to my outside of work pastimes, I've had the chance to see a few of the popular movies that are out these days- Black Swan and the King's Speech. I would love to get into Black Swan as there is so much brilliance to be discussed there, but for today, I'd like to focus on the King's Speech. I don't want to review it or anything because seriously I don't care to argue with people about what's good and what's bad- yes, we all have our own opinion about films and all the details that we love and hate- but at the end of the day, it's just a movie- I don't care THAT much!!

Ok, so now that we have that out of the way: The King's Speech. I was inspired. I love the idea of having a voice and struggling to be heard because I think this is something most everyone can relate to, right? I know for myself my blog started out of wanting to express myself in a way that people (or myself even) could understand. And even though I just knocked people for expressing their opinions in regards to movies, I do truly believe it's important for us all to express how we feel. Everyone is entitled to an opinion, and I think we'd be surprised what we could learn if we would just listen.

That being said however, I would like to take another lesson I've recently learned through one of my good friend's at work and put it to good use. You see we work in customer service, and much of the time customer's complain and want to be heard out. I don't blame them for this- sometimes business' really suck. What I do blame them for is their approach and taking whatever else is going on in their lives out on me. The way some people just tear a strip off those that work in customer service is frustrating and.. well lets just get to it because I could go on forever: the lesson is that just because someone is older than you, does not mean that they are always right.

I feel like this has been ringing loud and clear to me recently, and only now am I beginning to trust in my own feelings when dealing with someone else. In the past I feel I have caved in and just given everyone what they want to avoid conflict, but as I get older, I am realizing that the way I feel and think is just as valid, if not more, as others regardless of their age, experience, profession etc. I am a human being just like you.

So there you have it- I'm just putting it out there for all of those that don't know how to express themselves- #1- Trust how you feel. (And I believe this is important in all areas of your life. Your gut knows more than you think it does.) #2- Give your opinion, but be ready to listen to someone else's and #3- don't be a jerk to people that work in customer service.. actually, how about don't be a jerk in general and make the world a better place? Yeah, that's a good one. But of course this is not directed at you my friend, because jerks don't read my blog... :) Yippeee!

 I love you all! Happy January!
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