As much as I want to go on a cruise next December, I would rather that Nicole and I adopt a much-needed sense of optimism… and allow the money jar to remain empty. However, sometimes we need to hear the truth, adopt a different perspective, and focus on the positive aspects of our lives. I am in no way suggesting we adopt a Pollyanna view of the world, and never share our burdens. We all have that go-to person that we rely on when things are coming undone. The Something Awful Forums > Main > BYOB: It's 2022, Time to Get Out the Christmas Decorations > Not to be a negative nancy or a debbie downer GODSPEED JOHN GLENN I put my thumb up my bum and shut one eye, and my thumb blotted out the planet Earth. We could take that Christmas cruise in no time. If either of us grumbled about our “go to” topics verbally or through texts, we had to put money in the jar. I don’t think I have to tell you that she was more than ready to beat me in yet another competition. Brian Eggert is a Tomatometer-Approved critic who writes about classic, independent, and mainstream cinema on Deep Focus Review. I texted Nicole and asked if she would be willing to enter a little challenge with me. NONEXTANT FATLY DOUBTING NEURASTHENIC GROSSER GROSSES GROSSET NEURALGIAS. One of the characters has to put a dollar in a jar every single time he says something jerky. ADA GREATER ADD ABO AAU ACM ABS ABT BAA AFB DRAPERYS BAD ACT MAESTOSO BAG. I am almost certain that she has grown sick of hearing me drone on about the same old, same old. As soon as she brings up that topic, I tune out knowing that there is nothing I can say to move her forward. We each have one particular grievance that seems to dominate our discussions. Negative Nancy and Debbie Downer are stuck in a cycle of perpetual complaining.
No real listening or offering of advice is necessary. Our conversations consist of one “woe is me” story after another. Lately, I recognized that Nicole and I had gotten into a bit of a rut. We speak to each other every single day, and have grown to respect and appreciate our differences. However, I am happy to report that these days we share a healthy friendship. Our relationship has not been an easy one. While Labor Day weekend is traditionally something of a siesta for most area stages, the actors. I am tall, clumsy, overly sensitive, and am satisfied with the ribbon given out for simply showing up. Nicole is petite, athletic, dominant, and competitive.
From the beginning, it was clear we were opposites in every way possible.
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