The gall

[wayfaringwordhack]

(abbreviated version since LJ ate the last ranty one)

I found out today that one of the idiots (herewith known as Idiot n°1) of  the infamous school/association I "worked" for last year is going around telling lies about me. Well, "lies" may not be the proper word since I guess it is all a matter of viewpoint and personal interpretation*. I suspected such goings-on and double standards last year, just because of how unethical and dishonest idiot n°1 and her associate idiot n°2 are. But today, thanks to meeting up with an acquaintance introduced to me by idiot n°2, I discovered my suspicions were founded.

The acquaintance asked me today if idiot n°1 and I had quarreled and was surprised when I said no because of the spiteful things that idiot n°1 said about me when the acquaintance asked her for my contact info.

1) Idiot n°1 said I'm a nutcase. Why? Because I told her that I'm writing a novel, specifically a fantasy novel.

2) Idiot n°1 said I'm a minx (her own word) and am flighty. Why? Because I have dreadlocks. A minx? er....

3) Idiot n°1 said I have probably already left the island (despite seeing me at least bi-monthly in the grocery store and calling me THREE days ago, hoping to get me to work for her! And that would be the phone conversation where she called me "ma belle" and practically pleaded with me to take good care of myself because I was having an allergy attack.) Why? I have no idea. Probably because I don't want to work for her. 

*There probably are people who think I'm a nutcase for reasons other than what I choose to write, but to call me a minx? When you know nothing about me, my private life, or my beliefs? Because of my hairstyle?!

As to what I'll say and how I'll act the next time I see her.... One part of me would like to tell her what I really think of her, but the other part says it--she--isn't worth it.

Comments

[renakuzar.livejournal.com]

They're never worth it.

[mnfaure.livejournal.com]

Thank you for reminding me of that. I don't have to sit down and play in the mud with her.

[mindseas.livejournal.com]

She's not worth it. I'd just avoid her as much as possible. There seem to be certain people who feel the need to attack anyone they perceive as not belonging to their group. You do not belong because you are creative. I had a neighbor like that once. The one time I chatted with her she gestured toward the playground in the distance and told me, "Look, that Indian girl is peeing in the sand." I said I didn't think so. I guess that proved I wasn't her type. She was on the warpath against me after that, encouraging kids to rip out my flowers and yelling things like, "No wonder your husband left you!" I was the one who left him, but accuracy is not part of their repetoire.

Are these the same people who didn't tell you about the time change for the dance performance?

[mnfaure.livejournal.com]

Aren't some people amazing? And I definitely don't mean that in a flattering way. Unfortunately, you will always run into those kind of people. One of the sad facts of life.

And no, the dancing was with a different association. I think they dropped the ball about the performance out of embarrassment and trying to cover for themselves, whereas this woman and her associate are more like sociopathic liars. Half the time, I think even they believe the bull they spin.

[cathemery.livejournal.com]

Your hair is totally cute!

By 'work for her' you really mean volunteer to be under her orders, giving up your time, knowledge, and life in general at her convenience and for her profit, right? ;)

[mnfaure.livejournal.com]

Thank you, and yes, I think she does mean just that. What I find particularly reprehensible is the fact that my morality, humanity, and general niceness is largely judged by my unwillingness to work for free.

[rabiagale.livejournal.com]

Well, you know, people with dreadlocks are always flighty and untrustworthy and minx-like... Can't trust them any further than you can throw them.

:D

[mnfaure.livejournal.com]

I've always thought the same! Anyone who would deliberately put knots in their hair is obviously not right in the head. And absolutely everyone and anyone knows that "not right in the head" translates into all sorts of vileness.

[kmkibble75.livejournal.com]

A flighty minx who writes fantasy novels? That's my dreamgirl! ;-)

[mnfaure.livejournal.com]

Bwahaha. I guess there's just no accounting for taste. :P Idiot n°1 would surely be gobsmacked herself to hear you say it.