Four Letter Words
I believe I'm a little unique. I never use curse words. They just are not part of my vocabulary.
I'm not just talking about the ones that prime-time network television won't allow.
No, no, I mean words like hell and damn, or bathroom humor words. Oh my, it took a lot to even write those.
Perhaps it has something to do with me being the oldest of six. Along with being my parent's experiment, like eldest kids are, I was probably also the most well behaved. I did what I was told and tried not do what I shouldn't.
Or maybe it was my Catholic upbringing. You know having to confess such things, starting at age 7.
At this point if anyone close to me heard any of those words come out of my mouth, they would probably be shocked and stare at me wordlessly.
Now don't get me wrong, I'm okay with others using colorful language. In fact, I appreciate the impact the most famous "F" word can have.
I do understand it. There are moments when those words seem to say exactly what nothing else quite can.
The past few years have been tough for me. I probably have caregiver’s PTSD along with some pent-up emotions that go along with it.
My sister recently advised me to try letting go a little. She said it's very @#$%ing freeing!
Perhaps I will go to the ocean one day and try it out.
Hari OM
ReplyDeleteFearful? Certainly not Flibbertigibberty! As the elder of my siblings, I know what you mean about the towing the line thing. Then, somehow, I found a way out of it... mostly. As one who was always celibate in language usage, something flipped after meno... now the air can turn a bit blue at times, but only between me and The Higher. Never beyond the door! YAM xx
Well thank you, YAM. I learned a new word today. Flibbertigibberty!
DeleteHow relatable is this, Lynda. We are in the same boat. I feel it doesn't make me cooler if I curse. So I don't, usually, but maybe if I"m really frustrated, I may, under my breath.
ReplyDeleteIt's not me at all, I realise, and I'm glad to have a clean vocab. I'll let others judge me for that and I'm cool. :)
https://natashamusing.com/2026/04/f-is-for-feathered-friends-a-to-z-challenge-natasha-musing/
I have been told that I can get a point across with a certain look, also. :)
DeleteLike anything else, it takes practice. I used to not swear. I do now from time to time. But it did take practice and choosing to use the language.
ReplyDeleteI agree with your sister! hahaha
ReplyDeleteTrying it out at the ocean is a great idea. The ocean will be the only one to hear you. Nothing to be self-conscious about there!
I hope the stress eases up soon.
Lori
(visiting from A-Z challenge. loribossert.com)