Author's Note:
I've been meaning to get this off my chest for a while. Not entirely sure why I'm doing it here or now but fuck it, I am. [POV: You don't have to read this if you don't want to. No need to worry though, there's nothing really important here😅. Just me ranting :)]
Just the other day, I took a walk and as I was passing by everyone, I realized just how little I knew about their lives. It's just so sad sometimes how we can and will never truly understand other people's lives. Know their pains, struggles, happiness, hopes, and endeavors.
Behind those smiling and sad faces, lay other souls with a story I'll just... never be able to know. It's sad actually. But, be that as it may, I guess it will never change the world from being a one man's only path.
Lol, don't mind me though, I just get too melody dramatic sometimes. It actually ain't that bad :)
Oh well, how about we just get into this week's engagement then shall we?
I choose, the entertaining weekend:
You know, it took me sometime to reflect upon this(that's right I actually shaved my head and went on a journey of self discovery deep into the himalayan mountains for this) but upon analyzing, I realized this question is not as hard or complicated as it might appear to be.
Think about it carefully for a sec, you're presented with child A(a boy) and child B(a girl), both the same age, both very underprivileged, and both whom could use a good weekend. What do you do?... Surely, not rock paper scissors 👀..
Lol, hold on for a sec, you know what's funny? The fact that most people would let their emotional or irrational ordeals, actually cloud their judgement:
"Oh my God! Underprivileged??? Those poor poor kids! Probably can't even afford a nice day in the park! Dammit, how could you make me choose between underprivileged kids!😭"
"Wait a minute, I'm a boy right? And you're a boy right? We dudes get along just fine so... Yeah I'm going with A!😌"
"Aw! No fair! I couldn't possibly choose one over the other! I'm not a monster!"
"Eh... I'll just have em roll a dice or something."
Lol, remarks like the above I feel, are just one of the many ideas people might get that might temper with their choices a lil bit.
Now, in my humble opinion, I think the best way to go about this, is to treat choosing the kids just like you would any other kids! With no titles or strings attached such as "underprivileged" to get you feeling emotional, or "gender", to make your decision biased in any way. Because in reality "underprivileged" kids, are just like any other kids! Just without an excessive collection of Lego :)
First things first, ask the kids!
I think it's important to first of all ask both children how they feel about spending the ENTIRE weekend with you. Are they actually comfortable with going in the first place? Are they comfortable with you taking them? Will they enjoy your proposed itinerary for the entire weekend? e.t.c. Questions like these should get the boat floating and eventually, direct you on what to do next.
However, if even after asking them, they both decide that they "would love to go with you!" Then, it's over to plan B.
Plan B: Ask yourself
Now this is important not only for you but for the children too! Before making any hasty decisions, ask yourself: Am I prepared to spend the ENTIRE weekend with either one of these kids? Will I be comfortable with either of them? Sure, the weekend would be fun but would hanging with either of these two be? Asking yourself questions like this would ensure that you are 100% ready to take on the responsibility of taking a kid out. Because let's face it, if you can't stand a kid for a couple minutes, how are you suppose to spend a whole weekend at the park with him/her?
Believe me, it's a lot of responsibility to take care of a kid and you have to be up to the challenge.
Remember, if the you're comfortable and happy, there's a high chance the kid would be too!
Final step: Spend a little time with them before making your decision!
Hey, I'm not asking you to spend the whole day with the kids asking about their hopes and dreams - heck no! Just a simple 10 - 15 minute - one and one session - with a kid, can ultimately decide your choice!
Yup, it wouldn't hurt to spend a little time with the little monsters(kids can be brutal no joke °_°). Get to know them a little! See if you have anything in common, do a little test run right there to see whom would have the best time with you!
Ultimately, it's whichever kid whom will have the best time with you, that you should go along with!
Trust me, you dO nOt wanna end up going with some silent emo kid to the circus, or some wild kid whom could easily get lost in an amusement park on your watch!! °_°
Well that's it! Simple as that! Once you've gone through these three important steps, pick your brat and have some crazy fun time weekend together!!!🥳
Lol, in reality, I would let the child decide where he/she would like to go; however, if they end up picking some dumb ass place like Disneyland, I might just have to put down the shoe and make em meet me half way :)
If I end up choosing the boy, we'll go to an arcade! And if I choose the girl, we'll still go to the arcade :) Probably stop at a my little pony store too on the way - just to be safe.😅
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I think this is a wise approach, initially I felt Galen had jokes with that question, Admiral Akbar called out in my head "It's a trap!" then I mulled it over a bit. What merits do you take into consideration in a situation like that?!
You summed up a tactical yet kind approach to that quite stunningly, bravo :) I enjoyed your thoughts as always Zeraton, thanks for sharing dude 😁
Ah... thank you my dear! The journey, I assure you, was undoubtedly perilous😫. Alas, I was able to return back to the mundane world of men - reborn and unscathed!
Lmao! Not the admiral🤣. Honestly though, I wholly believe there was a certain hint of irony in the topic. Pff..."entertaining weekend??" Fr??? When there's a potentially heartbroken kid involved? Lol.
And why thank you! My thoughts endeavoured me to let you know that it was their utmost pleasure :)
Unfortunately I read everything you posted despite the warnings. I did read everything and my conclusion is:
To the first text where you express how you feel, I think you got your period, oh you are male, well then you got your male period or period, but it sounds like what happens to me on those days 100% it's a bit of hormonal madness.
Regarding the challenge, I like your reasoning and trying to make everyone feel good and safe.
It's been fun reading you, thanks for the good time. @zeraton
I also read the pretext! Someone definitely needs a hug, although I think you may have a point with his man period, hopefully, it will pass in the coming days!
Failing that, there are always friends at Sloth.Buzz waiting to give some love!
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Lol, I think she might though🤣.
Honestly, it makes me cringe now XD
Hmm... why not! We got a discord or something?
Discord.Sloth.Buzz
I really need to get my footers / buttons made up, then I can spam my links on every post / comment!
Lol, I don't really think that's a good way to publicize the community man. You don't wanna end up downvoted to eternity like @gangst... Actually, I best not finish his username - he'll start haunting me °_°
I tend to leave comments only on posts I've read and actually like. Having the footer shouldn't hurt anyone, as long as it's not spammed ;)
Okay then, if you say so. Sounds good to me!
Lmao🤣🤣. This is the funniest comment I've ever read on this blockchain🤣.
And yes, I do believe I might just be on my male period indeed. Who knows? Hormones can be weird😅
Why thank you! I tried to be logical in choosing.
If you only knew the half of it.
The message in the small print intrigues me.
If only I knew half of it 🤔.
I'd better send you a hug that lasts all week 🤗 @zeraton
Hmm mmm... I'll receive that one wholeheartedly 💛
For me, it would have to be whichever kid presented themselves to me first ☕️ I couldn’t choose, if it happened any other way
That's actually not a bad idea. Although, that'll really suck for the introverted shy one.
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Oh God No! I could never do such thing!!
LoL, kidding :) It'll be my pleasure bud.
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You thought too hard about it. My choice would be to move on immediately..spending a whole wkd with a child would be hell on earth.
Lmao... I could think of WAY worse things👀
Also, hey! what's up?
omg I've been trying to catch up with you for ages. I do read a lot of your work but I dont always get chance to respond... i'm always like..i need to tell zeraton how ace they are and how valued they are and then get distracted by a mushroom or something...
Nah... I get it. With the new grand kid, that road trip with you and the hubs, plus some other stuffs I don't know about, it's quite understandable really.
LoL, I'm gonna pretend like i did not just lose to a mushroom 🙂.
Actually when I think about it now, your story checks out pretty well! Totally sounds like a you thing XD