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Liberalynn

(7,549 posts)
Thu Jul 3, 2014, 01:37 PM Jul 2014

My sleep deprived mind (had insomnia last night)has devised a silly plan

for keeping my promise to my sister not to argue with our conservative relatives at a holiday picnic she has planned even if they bring it up first. So if they celebrate the Hobby Lobby decision, utter one "dear leader, or " Barry" or spout anything even remotely sounding like a faux news talking point, I am just going to stand up and say really loudly " Excuse me, I have to poop", leave the table and then not return. If anyone calls up to see how I am, or if one of them has to use the bathroom I am answering " still going."

I either cry or laugh hysterically at myself when I am over tired even when things aren't truly that sad or that funny. Today is a day for the latter.

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My sleep deprived mind (had insomnia last night)has devised a silly plan (Original Post) Liberalynn Jul 2014 OP
I've found that a dismissive laugh is usually enough Taitertots Jul 2014 #1
That's a good plan! Liberalynn Jul 2014 #2
I must be overtired too LoveMyCali Jul 2014 #3
Thanks Liberalynn Jul 2014 #5
Just remember to breathe. That helps me... Rhiannon12866 Jul 2014 #4
It's a challenge around them sometimes Liberalynn Jul 2014 #6
I would find it easier avebury Jul 2014 #7
 

Taitertots

(7,745 posts)
1. I've found that a dismissive laugh is usually enough
Thu Jul 3, 2014, 01:48 PM
Jul 2014

For extra effect, combine dismissive laughter with dismissive head shake and immediate shift to a new topic with another person

 

Liberalynn

(7,549 posts)
6. It's a challenge around them sometimes
Fri Jul 4, 2014, 07:45 AM
Jul 2014

to keep all the words I want to say to them from exploding out of my lips. So I have myself on such a tight leash I actually do forget to breathe. I will do my best to remember though. Thanks!

avebury

(10,946 posts)
7. I would find it easier
Fri Jul 4, 2014, 08:18 AM
Jul 2014

just to not go. Why intentionally inflict yourself with people like that. You cannot choose your family but you can choose your friends and who you hang around with.

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