Pushover? If You Say So.

So I noticed just now--like this second--that for some reason, if I hear important information that I don't understand right away, I just nod and say "right" or go with the mhmm.  In that moment, I just figure that I'll replay and process the information later.  Why do I do this?  It makes my life so much harder because I don't process it later since I don't know what was even said!

Example:  Looking at houses today, I always ask how far the store is for groceries.  And I always get a really nice, detailed response but do I actually know where I can get groceries now?  That would be a negative.

Part of this habit stems from my lack of assertiveness.  Not that I'm a wet sponge (is that even the right metaphor?) because I will let someone know if they're stepping on my foot.  Heck, I'll even go out on a limb and ask for directions when I'm lost.  But for the most part, I just feel bad inconveniencing people.  I don't like to ask too many questions.  A flaw in my personality I suppose.  I'm just a people-pleaser.

Oh and just to be clear, for now this blog will focus more on my random thoughts or observations of the day.  If you're REALLY curious about the nitty gritty of my life (doubt it), I'll be documenting more of my personal encounters in http://think-happyness.livejournal.com.  But yeah, I wouldn't waste my time either.