Hubris

I already know from previous Tuesdays that no one here is as egotistical as I am.  No, don’t argue.  You can take it for granted I’m entirely too sure of myself.  Most of the time I’m aware of what an pushy individual I am and compensate with the sure knowledge that EVERYONE is special in some way or another.

Now and then, however, I set myself up for a fall without even realizing it.  I don’t even have to be put in my place.  Simply knowing something that egotistical came tumbling out of my mouth is enough to make me flinch.

Are you wondering what I did?  Fine, I’ll tell you.  I told a friend my manuscript would blow her away.  Stunning, isn’t it.  It’s not even true.  I know better, but I’d already sent the email with that phrase in it before I realized what an idiot I sounded like.

To her credit, though she showed me the error of my ways, she didn’t thump me too hard, almost as if she hadn’t even notice the phrase.

Maybe I’m not the only one to say stupid things?  Make me feel better.  Have you ever said something you wish you could take back?