Today was not a great day (especially for Buttin).
Instead of dwelling on it, I am going to change the paradigm.
For 2012, I'm going to compare misfit behavior to toddler behavior and only expect a misfit to behave as well as a toddler might in a similar situation.
Here is an example.
SITUATION: How would a toddler show/prove his identity?
TODDLER BEHAVIOR: Scribble incoherently on a piece of paper, the wall, the cat and himself. Add some drool, snot and partially chewed food to the piece of paper and cat. Show the piece of paper as proof of identification.
MISFIT BEHAVIOR: Photocopy a library card, use scissors to cut out photocopy (in a semi-rectangular shape) and laminate the semi-rectangle with scotch tape. Show the paper laminated with tape as proof of identification.
CONCLUSION: Misfit Wins!
I'm hoping that my new expectations can greatly improved my mood.
Here is Cub's interpretation of our day at work.
FUnniest thing ever:
ReplyDeleteMISFIT BEHAVIOR: Photocopy a library card, use scissors to cut out photocopy (in a semi-rectangular shape) and laminate the semi-rectangle with scotch tape. Show the paper laminated with tape as proof of identification.
Did you exaggerate any of that or is that, for real, what happened? What was this person planning to use this ID for? In lieu of a drivers license?
Your curious friend,
Liz