Why do people insist on talking about nothing......?

So, here is my question of the day...

Why do people insist on talking about nothing? Useless, blah, blah, blah, blah..ALL DAY LONG!!!

I came to the realization about a week ago that I was wasting several hours of my day, especially at work, engaged in meaningless, uninspiring conversations. So, at work, I decided that I would no longer talk to anyone, unless it involved work. Of course, this garnered a reaction from my fellow "associates" (that's Wal-Mart speak for unappreciated slaves). One of my fellow "associates" had to take on the responsibility for the rest of the group and ask me what my problem was. I informed them that I had no problem, but that I had chosen to focus on my work while at work, instead of being social. (I realize that this is a novel concept and some of you reading it are probably checking your Huggies right now, but it is true. I have actually been going to work and spending 8 hours just WORKING...Nothing else.) Of course, to my fellow associates this was incomprehensible and unacceptable. I think it actually made some of them a little angry. After the first day they asked me if they had done something wrong or upset me in some way. This leads me to another question..........

Why do people want to turn a decision you make into something concerning them? Are we all really that self-centered that we can't see past ourselves to realize that 95% of the decisions that others make DO NOT CONCERN US!! As I explained to those who work around me: I am not angry or upset, I am not looking for another job, I am happy, I like all of you, I am not depressed, It has nothing to do with any of you... I just made the decision that I would be more productive at work, the day would go by faster and I would never have to worry that I was saying something stupid if I kept my mouth shut and just did my work.

So, I managed this "working only" feat for all of last week and today, and it is amazing how much I was able to get done. And, I've found by not talking all day at work, I feel like talking to my wife and kids more when I get home. It may not be a lot more, but it is more. I am able to focus better at work, and I don't have to get caught up in the many mini-soap operas of my co-workers.

Oh, well. That was my soap box for today. I'll step down now.

********ON A SIDE NOTE......The Jolio and I are on a race to health with a prize for the winner at the end. We plan on losing some weight, and whoever reaches their goal first gets to claim the prize. The Jolio thought of it, and I think it will be a fun way to get in shape and be healthy together.

We'll be back in 2 and 2 (that's for you Chuck W.)