wednesday words: so busy

October 15, 2014

so busy

Saw this on Instagram and is so resonated; what’s with the “so busy” response all the time? I’m guilty. Yeah, sure, I’m insanely busy and it’s crazier than usual but wow, I have a million better ways I could probably answer this question… including all of the ones mentioned above! #someonepourmeaglass

Going to make it a personal mission NOT to say “so busy” in response to the “how are you?” question and see how it goes. I could mention work, my kiddies, cool blog chat, an upcoming volunteer event, anything. Any other answer, even needing wine STAT, likely will create a much more fun and engaging dialogue with the person asking, too. What do you say… want to join me in the banning the “so busy” talk?

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  • http://redreticule.com Red Reticule

    Way to go! I love your “the glass is half full” attitude!

    Red Reticule

  • http://www.pennypincherfashion.com/ Kimberly

    Saw this same Instagram last night and instantly felt convicted - I’ve been saying this all week and, even though it’s true, it’s probably a really annoying response! Going to work on it myself! :)

  • Kris

    I have an earshot for it and it really is annoying…love the post!!

  • http://iamchiconthecheap.com/ Lyddiegal

    Oddly enough, no matter what is going on in my life, how busy, not busy, interesting or boring, I find myself saying that I’m not doing much. I’m running my blog, I’m in a great relationship, I’m going to be on national television next week, but I always just say “I’m not doing much.”

    http://www.iamchiconthecheap.com

  • RedTagChicLA

    Awesome Wednesday thought - thanks for sharing!!!

    Rebecca
    http://www.redtagchiclosangeles.com

  • Heidi D.

    LOVE this! I mean, we are all busy, but in the scheme of things we are also all SO lucky!

    Heidi D.
    http://www.wishesandreality.com

  • Dianna

    I think you posted about this automatic response a while back and it stuck with me. I’ve been trying really hard not to say the “B” word ever since! :) My current auto-response is: “Counting down!” But “Need wine.” will soon be replacing it, I think! haha!

  • http://www.thestylizedwannabe.com/ ashleigh

    LOL chillin like a villian.
    -Ash
    http://www.stylizedwannabe.blogspot.com

  • Lisa C.

    I certainly would prefer to hear “Can’t Complain!” I’m so busy is SO out of style! ;-) I’m glad that I’m not the only one who is over that response.

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