I thought that being an adult meant I didn’t have to contend with other peoples’ absurdities, unless they were paying me to; that the only person who’s opinion of me I would constantly be watering would be my employer; that if somebody made me feel somehow less than him or her I could tell them off. The reality is I answer to more people and their opinions of me than I ever imagined possible in my naïve and buoyant youth.
If I had to create a resume where my Christmas Card mailing list was my character reference
My Family
Hannah is a woman full of opinions and ideas, but they are usually wrong. She is misinformed as to the value of these opinions, especially when it comes to attending to the needs of her own child. She has an immense sense of urgency, and can often be impatient and rude. She does not respond well to criticism. Hannah would be best served in an environment where someone monitors her work to assure there aren’t any errors.
My In-Laws
Hannah is very expressive and direct. When she says what she means it catches us off guard. She does not respond well to other women, and has developed a fondness for Pendleton. We are unsure if we can trust her as she does not mix her alcohol with sugar, nor her vegetables with ketchup. She thinks her cynicism and sarcasm are funny, but she is rude and offensive. Hannah would not work well in an environment where trust is built on permissive attitudes.
My Friends
Hannah who? Hannah lacks the discipline and flexibility required to manage her schedule. She often doesn’t respond to messages for days. It is difficult to communicate with her about events, opportunities and get-togethers. She does not initiate contact well on her own. She is all too pleased by her own cleverness. Hannah would work best in an environment where she doesn’t have to be around other people.
In good humor,
Your loving daughter/sister/wife/mother/sister-in-law/friend
~Hopefully I still have people in my life after this
TenaciousMe 