TendrilBean of Bluster

[ismo]

I finally had a day when my attention was not required elsewhere. I scrubbed the bathtub, hand washed some shirts with intractable spots, put a load of laundry in, vacuumed the bedroom, and dusted and put away some things. I wrote a little more. The Sparrowhawk wanted to take me out to dinner, but at the last minute, I wasn't sure I could handle it. Rain check. I established conclusively that two of the places where my presence is desired for a one-time only event are mutually incompatible. Not without some kind of Herculean effort that I don't feel like making. I am now ruminating about that and hoping I will feel okay about saying no in the near future.

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saying "no" is a game-changer

[siriosa]

it gives ppl *ideas*. like "hey. maybe i could try that some time!"

it's a kindness, really. they don't wanna stress you out, and you're being kind enough to let them Not Stress You Out. really, there is no downside.

peptalk brought to you by the letter N.

[oracne]

Housework victory is yours!