Piss or Get Off the Pot

This has become my motto of late. Whining, bitching, gripping, complaining...all these things are counterproductive to a good life. Venting is the only "complaining" thats worth it. "Whats the difference" you ask. Well let me tell you...

Vent:
a means of exit or escape; an outlet, as from confinement.
expression; utterance; release: to give vent to one's emotions.
to give free play or expression to (an emotion, passion, etc.): to vent rage.
to give public utterance to: to vent one's opinions.

Complain:
to express dissatisfaction, pain, uneasiness, censure, resentment, or grief; find fault: He complained constantly about the noise in the corridor.
to tell of one's pains, ailments, etc.: to complain of a backache.
to make a formal accusation: If you think you've been swindled, complain to the police.

So....Venting is the release. As in let it go and then go do something about it. Complaining is to express...which we all know just leads to more. Venting is ok. Venting you spew forth and then its over. Complaining/whining is NOT.

So..Piss or get off the pot, I say. Vent...vent to me ALL you want. but when the time comes and I hear the same vent again, its become complaining. Complaining is stressful and I have enough stress in my life. Ask for advice, I'll happily give it. If you just want to vent, I'll listen. These are all things I am good at. No more complaints....no more added stress...I'm on a stress diet.

I like that. A stress diet. I get enough in my day to day life that I'm cutting it out elsewhere. Some may think that makes me a bad friend. Bah...then go find a new one! The ones who get it...the ones who know. They'll stick by me and I'll do the same for them.

Stress diet...only venting from here on out!
you have been warned.