Conflict Journal

Conflict Journal
Nov. 16, 2007:
Nothing today.
Nov. 17, 2007:
Almost had conflict, but avoided due to lack of actual importance to the argument. My sister is very stubborn and believed that she was treating the dog correctly. The book my mom got on the dog said otherwise, but instead of arguing, I just went upstairs, realizing that someone else who actually cared about the dog would interfere.
Nov. 18, 2007:
No conflict today either.
Nov. 19, 2007:
Once again, no conflict today and I am beginning to think that I am just so used to it that I actually don’t register that conflict is going on at the time unless it’s really big and obnoxious.
Nov. 20, 2007:
Finally had some conflict today, my sister once again lied, which is bad enough but then she has this attitude that she’s right and you’re nothing, which is one of my top pet peeves, so we got into an argument. I attempted to tell her to stop being such a brat, she wanted me to be quiet and mind my own business. I then continued to tell her that by acting in such a way she was becoming a spoiled cultured brat like all the other girls out there, where she then retorted by screaming that I was some collection of bathroom words. I then proceeded to relay to her that if she stopped being such a follower I would then cease to annoy her. Then she yelled and ran to mom, that being her favorite tool of “negotiation”.
Nov. 21, 2007:
I have no conflict today, being so elated about the 4 day weekend.
Nov. 22, 2007:
Turkey Day!!! Also 5k day, as I ran the 5k Turkey Trot with my dad, forcing me to realize the painfully obvious truth that I need to work out more. No conflicts, as I was either too tired or too full of food to argue about anything.
Nov. 23, 2007:
I’m still pretty happy about the lack of school, so I’ve been catching up on homework in my room for a good portion of the day. Not much time to have conflict with anyone.
Nov. 24, 2007:
Now that it is Saturday I am beginning to lose my happiness over the lack of school. Almost got into a conflict once again, but my father intervened and made my sister do her chores for once and me to get away from her.
Nov. 25, 2007:
It’s Sunday, so I was at church from 8:00 – 1:00 doing: barista job, service, and youth group. Finished up some remaining homework, and then went to bed at 11:00 (finally got to bed early).
Nov. 26, 2007:
Too much homework to have any conflict today.
Nov. 27, 2007:
My sister once again ran into my room and rearranged everything, on the ground, in many pieces. This conflict that ensued was more of a rampage than an actual negotiation. Luckily for her, my parents were there, so I told them what had happened, and that I did not want her in my room anymore, and if she does she would undergo severe punishment. They agreed to that as long as I stopped chasing after her when she did go in my room, and let her get punished by them. I thought about it and agreed as long as they became more diligent on discipline for all sides of the family, which they agreed to.
Nov. 28, 2007:
Busy with essay in my room, so I have had no conflict. Rather surprising that sister hasn’t come in as she usually does, just to be defiant. Either the negotiation worked or she forgot. Either way, I’m happy.
Nov. 29, 2007:
No conflict, just essay and working with group until 12:00 at night. Learned that collaborative essays are a very bad idea with more than 2 people.
Nov. 30, 2007:
No conflict today, although it’s not a full day report because today is when I turn it in.