Share the Sarcasm

What is it that holds us back from speaking our mind? Why do we refrain from spilling our brilliance everywhere? I mean seriously. All of my intriguing and thought-provoking contemplations stay hidden inside, locked away from the rest of the world. This is. Truly. A disservice to my fellow man.

Why do I do this?

1. While my fear of rejection is slowly dwindling with age….it hasn’t quite dissipated. The thought of someone judging my thoughts and actions makes me cringe and then I am literally ill. I know. Lame, right? See? You’re already judging me.
2. While I am a very genuinely loving, caring, and compassionate person, I am sickly drawn to sarcasm and not everyone is a big fan of that sort of expression. Many times, those quick-witted and honest thoughts are kept to myself. And, it’s really too bad because I truly thrive on it. I am also that person that looks so sweet and innocent. You know…the kind that would never speak ill of their peers? Seriously, some people just need to be told the truth.
3. Most people just don’t get it. Maybe I’m too crass or just need some friends outside of the office environment because when I say something that equates to humor, some just look at me with a blank look on their face and they are unsure as to whether I am serious or trying to make a joke.
4. Most people just aren’t as intelligent as me so it’s very difficult for them to keep up. Kidding.
5. Sometimes, and I mean sometimes, keeping your mouth shut is the smart thing to do. I do still want to keep my job…
6. These reasons could quite possibly go on forever.

When you are the youngest employee and the nice girl that is eager to please, you open the door to being bullied by your peers. I’m an executive administrative assistant…TO THE CEO. The key phrase here is ‘to the CEO’. However, many operate with the antiquated notion that my title is equal to that of a secretary so… they tend to treat me like their b***h. 

After having quite the day at work with good, old-fashioned office drama and others abusing my good nature, this is what I had to say….to my trusty friend, Microsoft Outlook. And, then of course, I deleted it.  

"Someday when I’m “big”, I’m going to squash the little pseudo-superheroes running around this land. Then, I’m going to inject them with a cocktail of Humble Serum and Calm the **** Down Serum. Mmmm. One day……."

How about you? Do you struggle with speaking your mind? Are your quick-witted jokes and comments misunderstood? Or, do you have the bold confidence to just tell it like it is no matter the situation? Those people do exist, you know.