What's in a word?

[Flaming_Redhead]

"Fine"

There it is. Big bold letters. And no matter what context you put it in, it comes across in the same impassioned "I don't give a shit, but you'd better" way.

"I'm fine."

"That's fine."

"Fine, whatever you want."

Couple it with the arched brow, I-can't-believe-you-asked-me-that look, and the earth tilts on its axis.

So, why do we use it? What are we really trying to say? When we pull out our most powerful of word weapon, are we looking to maim and destroy or are we just the shaky-handed scaredy cat trying to get some attention?

F.I.N.E. stands for fucked-up, insecure, neurotic, emotional

"I don't give a shit, but you'd better" is a LIE. Of course I give a shit. I want someone else to give a shit, too.

"I'm fine." It's what I tell others to cover up that everything's NOT okay. I get tired of drama just like everybody else. I hate to always be cracking apart at the seams. Of course, anyone with any sense knows what fine really means. *eyes tessa* Those that do know what it means may be subject to extreme snarkiness from me. Again, that's me trying my damnedest to convince myself and others that I'm a tough bitch and can take care of myself.

"That's fine." This is one of those expressions where maybe I don't like something, but I don't think it's worth pitching a bitch over. I'll go along, and I'll be fine (no, really lol) eventually. It's all wrong, but it'll be alright.

"Fine! Whatever." It's a warning. Rather than say what's really on my mind, I bite my tongue to avoid an all-out confrontation. Right then, I'm so angry I could spit, and I'm hurting because I really do hate to be angry at someone. I don't know whether to yell or cry. Chances are if I say anything at that moment I'll do both. Anyone who's been around me long enough knows that it's gonna come out eventually. I might let an hour or two, maybe a day, go by before looking at you and just letting fly. Thank goodness this chick cools off once she's said her piece!