Just do it!

I'm used to my busy life. I actually enjoy a busy life. I have finally learned the art of relaxation, but still, I need things to occupy my time or I go nuts.

There are some people in my life who aren't so accepting of a busy lifestyle, or even know what 'busy' really is. I have always been the person that does more than her share. Worked two or three jobs at a time, taken on multiple roles and responsibilities in those jobs, accepted the bill-paying and having almost complete oversight of the home. Feel like a single parent often with a husband who himself works three jobs and can be gone from 9am to 11pm many days. And still finding time to participate in hobbies and social events.

I don't take kindly to those who don't do their work, don't do their share. Don't take the responsibility that they're expected to do. Is it laziness? Lack of motivation? An actual inabillity to think more than one thought at a time? It's frustrating, to say the least. And I'm not talking about those who just are more laid back than I. I realize I'm high-strung and have sometimes a very strong sense of duty and responsibility, and yes, a bent towards being a control freak. I realize not everyone is like me and approaches things differently. But if you aren't up for the task, than don't take it on. Don't drag other people down with you because you can't handle it.

I have a motto - If you want something done, do it yourself. I wish I didn't have to feel that way. But when you're disappointed so many times by others who won't do their part, what do you expect?