Bite your tongue
Posted by Dory @ Lucky Dorito on Monday, October 13th, 2008
Have you ever wanted to SAY what’s really on your mind?? Sometimes I think things that are sooo not nice, and rather un-becoming to even THINK, let alone say. I usually chastise myself when that happens and vow to do better – to be nicer and more Christian-like in all manner of thoughts. But I don’t mean those things that cross my mind…. I am actually referring to things a little *lighter*. And much stupider. (Is that a word?)
For instance, I walked out of Wal-Mart one Sunday this spring, with a cart full of groceries and a cute little girl stepped in front of my and asked, “Would you like to buy some Girl Scout cookies?” motioning with her hand towards the table.
My eyes followed her outstretched arm and landed on the table, heavily laden with box after box of yummy cookies.
In a flash, this danced through my mind: “Actually YES I would LOVE to buy a box but ….. I caught a glimpse of my naked body this morning as I stepped out of the shower and it was FRIGHTENING so I must say a big emphatic NO and thank God my husband loves me.”
But, instead, I said, “No, thank you though.” And I walked away, chuckling to myself over the crazy thought in my head and wondering how big her eyes would have gotten if I said it out loud!
Surely, I’m not the only one that does this, right? I probably should be thanking God for FILTERS too, to stop that junk from flying out of my mouth!! 
Sadly though, apparently this level of resolve didn’t stick with me – since there still happens to be a box of Samoas lurking in the freezer…. which somebody purchased and stashed away from the rest of the family.
Or… that would be my guess, anyway. Not saying I did it or anything. 
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Jenon 13 Oct 2008 at 7:36 am 1I stash stuff too – but Garrett has a nose like a bloodhound and can find snacks anywhere I hide them!
Guinieon 13 Oct 2008 at 7:37 am 2I do this all the time! Sometimes, it DOES make it outside my mouth, but mostly just as a very quiet mumble under my breath as I’m walking away. lol
Yes, thank You, Lord, for FILTERS!!! lol
Tracieon 13 Oct 2008 at 11:17 am 3Yes I do that ALOT, although sometimes the filter doens’t work! LOL.
Tracieon 13 Oct 2008 at 11:18 am 4Just testing
Tracieon 13 Oct 2008 at 11:32 am 5Sorry, just testing to see if I did that gravatar thing right or not, please delete!
Tracieon 13 Oct 2008 at 11:32 am 6CRAP, it’s not working. I wonder what I did/didn’t do right?
Rebeccaon 13 Oct 2008 at 12:08 pm 7Filter, what’s a filter? I thought the nearest filter for me was a coffee filter?
qualcosa di belloon 13 Oct 2008 at 12:15 pm 8well, at least your filter is working…yesterday i walked past the guy selling tootsie rolls for something & i responded to him with a ‘thanks but i don’t eat candy.’ a bald-faced lie…what i meant is ‘i don’t *want* to eat candy but will eat all of it until it is gone.’
Tracieon 13 Oct 2008 at 9:35 pm 9Last test today!