Tensions and drama queens...

What I've learned recently about the world:
I had everything right in kindergarten.
People can be mean for no apparent reason.
Don't trust anyone with your stuff.
Also, you generally have to give to get any of the following: love, respect, honesty, money, trouble, trust.

I'm not saying that these are the only rules to live by and that everyone on earth is like this, but from time to time I get wrapped up in my mostly drama-free world and forget about all the people out there that like to stir the metaphorical pot and turn up the heat.

This past weekend, I was attempting to enjoy the long weekend with a backyard bash with bands and friends, drinks and snack, antijitos and cupcakes... I had limited success in the enjoyment of the fun times department, however.

Another thing to add to the list of what I've recently learned:
Always encourage late night snacking when people are drinking copious amounts of alcohol.

I just don't understand people somedays. I feel like an alien watching others experience emotions and get out of control. Perhaps because I am a bit of a control freak I see the absolute chaos, and I want to make it stop, make it settle, make it calm and directed. I find getting out of control and pulling hair over glance, or a harsh word to be ridiculous. Is that because I'm older now - no, I can't quite recall acting like that when I was younger either.

What I really can't stand is people who start the kerfuffle with the expectation of having others dive right into the mess they created to help them, not actually solving anything but creating a larger and more sinister situation that, for some reason, seems to only be stopped (not even solved) with violence.

I just don't understand people!