The line between pride and braggadocio is a fine one when getting to know a person. A fellow mom makes it a point to tell me on nearly every occasion that she is a lifetime member of the NRA. Somehow, she manages to slip it into each conversation, and I have to say I have come to find it incredibly irritating. Why? Because I don't give a shit. Who cares? You paid money to join a club. Let me repeat: You paid money. You didn't earn the space. You didn't do something spectacular to receive an invitation.
Mensa? Groovy. DAR? Pretty fucking awesome. Even so, any good accomplishment only gets so much mileage before it grows tiresome. I don't want to feel as if I am having the same conversation over and over again, we aren't playing a game of war. Back and forth does not a friendship make. You can keep your clubs and your ace in the hole. It isn't worth as much as you think.
Thursday, May 6, 2010
Ace of Clubs
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NRA members, by definition, have a serious chip on their shoulder against the world. That's why she's telling you every chance she gets.
As for MENSA... I have a friend who worked in human resources, and he'd occasionally get resumes where people would note MENSA membership among their accomplishments. Those resumes would go in the trash. All it means is they're good at solving puzzles.
I work with two women who have a dueling list of accomplishments. On one hand, phi beta kappa and Homecoming Court. On the other, collge cheerleader. These two bring these insignificant points up at every opportunity. They're middle aged now. Time to get over themselves.
I think I just found my new favorite blog! Love it and love your quote "You paid money" ~ I think I will use that as I am amongst many that elevate their status for the organization they belong to...
@MENSI club: Interesting note about the trash can. Though I have to say I often wish I could solve puzzles a little better than I do.
@Franklin: LOL Yeah, college accomplishments definitely have an expiration date unless it's something like Habitat for Humanity or something like that.
@Nubian: Thanks! I hope to be around a lot more this summer!
Well if I may say, you already pointed it out:"Most mom's I meet are assholes." After being a navy wife for several years, I felt instantly bonded with you after reading that.
Oops - bad punctuation - I'm so ashamed!
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