Conversation Last Weekend:
Me: When things get back to normal and I don’t need to check in on my grandmother after work every day, let’s meet for dinner after work some night. You can meet me at my office and we can eat at that little cafe down the street, or maybe go for sushi.
VIM: mmhmmm. *other garbled “whatever you say, honey” words that indicate that he is in “everything she says sounds like blah blah blah to me” mode*
Conversation this weekend:
VIM: When you don’t need to check in on your grandmother after work every night, let’s make plans to go out to dinner. I can meet you at your office and we can go to that cafe down the street, or maybe we can go get sushi.
Me: *speechless*
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I’m sure y’all have seen this around (and around and around and around). I used to get this email forwarded quite often, but haven’t seen it for awhile. I actually miss it.
Right Now -somebody is very proud of you. -somebody is thinking of you. -somebody is caring about you. -somebody misses you. -somebody wants to talk to you. -somebody wants to be with you. -somebody hopes you aren’t in trouble. -somebody is thankful for the support you have provided. -somebody wants to hold your hand. -somebody hopes everything turns out all right. -somebody wants you to be happy. -somebody wants you to find him/her. -somebody is celebrating your successes. -somebody wants to give you a gift. -somebody thinks that you ARE a gift. -somebody hopes that you aren’t too cold, or too hot. -somebody wants to hug you. -somebody loves you. -somebody admires your strength. -somebody is thinking of you and smiling. -somebody wants to be your shoulder to cry on. -somebody wants to go out with you and have alot of fun. -somebody thinks the world of you. -somebody wants to protect you. -somebody would do anything for you. -somebody wants to be forgiven. -somebody is grateful for your forgiveness. -somebody wants to laugh with you. -somebody remembers you and wishes you were there. -somebody is praising God for you. -somebody needs to know that your love is unconditional. -somebody values your advice. -somebody wants to tell you how much they care. -somebody wants to share their dreams with you. -somebody wants to hold you in their arms. -somebody wants YOU to hold them in your arms. -somebody treasures your spirit. -somebody wishes they could STOP time because of you. -somebody is praising God for your friendship and love. -somebody can’t wait to see you. -somebody loves you for who you are. -somebody loves the way you make them feel. -somebody wants to be with you. -somebody wants you to know they are there for you. -somebody is glad that you are his/her friend. -somebody wants to be your friend. -somebody stayed up all night thinking about you. -somebody is alive because of you. -somebody is wishing that you noticed him/her. -somebody wants to get to know you better. -somebody wants to be near you. -somebody misses your advice/guidance. -somebody has faith in you. -somebody trusts you. -sombody needs your support. -somebody needs you to have faith in them. -somebody will cry when they read this. -somebody needs you to let them be your friend. -sombody is hearing a song that reminds them of you. -Author Unknown-
I’ve been scouring the Amazon / Barnes and Noble / New York Times bestsellers lists for a work project. I was surprised how many books there are on the subject of the Science of Attraction – or Birds of a Feather – or Like Attracts Like. Not necessarily the attraction of PEOPLE (although I guess that’s part of it), but the attraction of like thoughts.
I haven’t read any of these books, and honestly, I didn’t know that there was any kind of body of work documenting this “field”. I do, however, believe in the idea of like thoughts attracting like. I believe that thoughts manifest as words, and words as actions. One of the book descriptions mentioned vibrations – good vibrations as well as bad – that every thought or action gives off, and I remembered this post, which happens to be one of my favorite posts because I feel like I was actually able to WRITE exactly what I was feeling (for once).
It’s been a while since I felt the chord strike. Although I know I can’t force it, or even coax it, as soon as I’m done posting this, I’m going to dig out Tupelo Honey. It can’t hurt.
Ok, so a few weeks ago I received an invitation to networking event for a local women’s group. Although the last thing in the world I want to do right now is commit myself to yet another group, I figured what the heck. Some beverages, some appetizers…an hour or two to get out and meet some people (the power of networking is sucking me in.) Besides, it was scheduled for 6pm, so I could go right after work.
The weather this morning was horrible. Bad Bad Horrible Bad. Lots of school closings and cancellations. My employer decided to close the office a little early. I called the woman that I had RSVPed to to see if the event was still on. She had clearly taken several similar phone calls and really didn’t do a good job in disguising her frustration as she said, “Yes, it’s still on.” I understand that…all the planning that goes into an event, then unpredictable weather. I started to say, “ok, I was just calling because my office is closing early…blah blah blah.” Before I got the first three words out she cut me off and said, “We have a speaker coming from out of state and SHE is able to make it. I certainly don’t see a problem with anyone simply driving across town to get here.”
Perhaps I don’t see a problem with that either. What I DO see a HUGE problem with is the recruiting skills of this group. You want to attract new members? Giving a lecture on the dos and don’ts of social obligations during a snow storm isn’t going to help you win new members.
I’m still going to go because I RSVPed and it’s the right thing to do. The appetizers had better be DAMNED good.
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Ok. Here is what I want to know:
Say you have 2 pairs of shoes. Identical styles. One pair is black, the other is brown. Your outfit for the day is a pair of light-ish brown pants and a black sweater. Which pair of shoes do you wear, and why?
