take a deep breath, count to ten...

i've been short-tempered lately.

granted, i have my share of irritations in life -- the commute, the "boss," money, et cetera, ad nauseum, but i also have more than my share of workable philosophy.

given the tools at my disposal, i'm supposed to be beyond pettiness. maybe i'm just not trying hard enough. next time i feel the temperature rise, feel that last bite just stick in my craw, i'm gonna take a second and count to ten.