Guess what, ldy. It's your expectations that are out of line with outside realities, not the other way around.
Well, a correction of sorts: situations, people, things and the world at large may be not to your liking, or even FUBAR, but the only thing you have the power to change is yourself. You also have the right and responsibility to express yourself if you think the world might be changed through you.
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My, but that sounded intelligent and wise; almost downright noble even.
I jotted that down hours ago. Never bothered to post it.
Now I'm pissy, sad, angry, cold, lonely and still at work.
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Addendum: going home now!