It’s no secret that I have a problem saying “No” to people. I help out when I don’t have to at work, I’m frequently “volunteered” for committees and clubs I do not want to join, I go places I don’t want to go & listen to music I don’t want to listen to. But today, my friends, I took a step in a positive direction by saying “NEGATIVE” to a silly request.
I guess the back story is somewhat necessary. In short, I’m acquaintances with someone who very frequently asks for me to help them out with work that shouldn’t be too difficult or time consuming to be completed by one person in a reasonable (i.e.: 8 hour day) amount of time. I always oblige and lend a hand, even if it’s something that I detest (read: filing. I’m sure you’d already guessed this was work related.). So, a few days ago I asked for help on a simple project. This is, I believe, the very first time I’ve ever asked for assistance from this person. EVER… and you know what they said? “Umm… no. Good luck with that.” Rude, right?
Skip ahead to today. Said acquaintance comes to my door while I am at lunch -my blinds are closed, my door is shut & locked- and asks me for a favor! One that could have EASILY been completed without A) interrupting my lunch or B) my help what so ever. You know what I did?! Well, yeah, you do… I said NO and it was wonderful! 
I guess the moral of my little rant is that people really need to stand up for themselves more often. That and people need to know that they will get exactly what they give. Karma’s a bitch.
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