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Saturday, November 29, 2003
Happy Birthday, Bella!
Mood: Ecstatic
Last ate: 2 Pieces of Toast and Coffee
It is Bella's birthday! YIPPEE!!! I am so excited, and can't wait to celebrate it with her. She's a whopping 28. (About three years younger than me.) I have some cards and presents for her, and we are going to go out to eat at one of our favorite restaurants, Calabria. We've been there two or three times, and it's just wonderful.
I spent Thanksgiving with Bella's family. I was devastated that my family didn't feel they could postpone our dinner for a few hours. I could have either chosen to eat with my family without Bella and been perfectly miserable, or eat with Bella's family and be relatively happy. I say "relatively" because I was really sad that I didn't feel welcome at my own family's dinner. But I will shed no more tears over it. At least I know what to expect for Christmas dinner....
I had to quit my job, for various reasons. Primarily, the boss was completely disrespectful to me, talking to me like I was some kind of idiot. Well, he wasn't paying me enough to be treated that way!
Finally, you have to check out this site! It's one of the coolest sites I've seen.
Last ate: 2 Pieces of Toast and Coffee
It is Bella's birthday! YIPPEE!!! I am so excited, and can't wait to celebrate it with her. She's a whopping 28. (About three years younger than me.) I have some cards and presents for her, and we are going to go out to eat at one of our favorite restaurants, Calabria. We've been there two or three times, and it's just wonderful.
I spent Thanksgiving with Bella's family. I was devastated that my family didn't feel they could postpone our dinner for a few hours. I could have either chosen to eat with my family without Bella and been perfectly miserable, or eat with Bella's family and be relatively happy. I say "relatively" because I was really sad that I didn't feel welcome at my own family's dinner. But I will shed no more tears over it. At least I know what to expect for Christmas dinner....
I had to quit my job, for various reasons. Primarily, the boss was completely disrespectful to me, talking to me like I was some kind of idiot. Well, he wasn't paying me enough to be treated that way!
Finally, you have to check out this site! It's one of the coolest sites I've seen.
Sunday, November 23, 2003
Kindness of Strangers
Mood: Hopeful
Bella and I were walking out of a 7-11 (I needed to use their ATM), and on our way to the nearby Alberto's a black man (I only mention his race because it plays a role in the point I will make in a moment) passed us as he was headed into the 7-11. Being the nice guy that I am, I smiled at the man as I made eye contact. After we passed, the man had stopped in the open door and proclaimed: "That's the perfect couple!" I looked back to verify that he was referring to us, and he was. I beamed back at the kind man as my way of saying thank you. I asked Bella if she had heard what the man said, and she hadn't, so I told her. Of course, she was as thrilled as I was. We talked about it for several minutes afterward, and the effect of the man's kindness lingered for hours.
This comment from a perfect stranger had a profound effect on me. Aside from making my day, this kind man gave me faith in humanity. It thrills me to no end when people of different races can look beyond their differences and be kind to one another. And this man went out of his way to make a very kind comment.
I only wish I could have properly thanked the kind man. But when the Karmic wheel next turns for him, his kindness will be repaid many times over.
Bella and I were walking out of a 7-11 (I needed to use their ATM), and on our way to the nearby Alberto's a black man (I only mention his race because it plays a role in the point I will make in a moment) passed us as he was headed into the 7-11. Being the nice guy that I am, I smiled at the man as I made eye contact. After we passed, the man had stopped in the open door and proclaimed: "That's the perfect couple!" I looked back to verify that he was referring to us, and he was. I beamed back at the kind man as my way of saying thank you. I asked Bella if she had heard what the man said, and she hadn't, so I told her. Of course, she was as thrilled as I was. We talked about it for several minutes afterward, and the effect of the man's kindness lingered for hours.
This comment from a perfect stranger had a profound effect on me. Aside from making my day, this kind man gave me faith in humanity. It thrills me to no end when people of different races can look beyond their differences and be kind to one another. And this man went out of his way to make a very kind comment.
I only wish I could have properly thanked the kind man. But when the Karmic wheel next turns for him, his kindness will be repaid many times over.
Job
Mood: Tired
Weight: No Time to Check
Last ate: Bowl of Generic Cereal
Got a job on Thursday. Started work on Friday. Worked Saturday. (Ugh!) Thoroughly tired today.
My funds are extremely low, and I may not get my first check for three or four weeks. Looks like all my Xmas shopping will be last minute. Not that I will have much to spend, as there are always bills to be paid. But once I start getting my regular paychecks, I should have money enough for everything.
I think I would much rather work 9 to 6, rather than the 10 to 7 that I work during the week. By the time I get home, the day is basically gone.
Well, I will talk more about the job when I have time. For now, I have to get ready for church. But I will leave you, dear reader, with the assurance that I am proud of myself and that Bella is beginning to realize the depth of my love. (I wouldn't completely change my life for anyone else.)
That Bella girl is the best medicine for life! I love her dearly....
Weight: No Time to Check
Last ate: Bowl of Generic Cereal
Got a job on Thursday. Started work on Friday. Worked Saturday. (Ugh!) Thoroughly tired today.
My funds are extremely low, and I may not get my first check for three or four weeks. Looks like all my Xmas shopping will be last minute. Not that I will have much to spend, as there are always bills to be paid. But once I start getting my regular paychecks, I should have money enough for everything.
I think I would much rather work 9 to 6, rather than the 10 to 7 that I work during the week. By the time I get home, the day is basically gone.
Well, I will talk more about the job when I have time. For now, I have to get ready for church. But I will leave you, dear reader, with the assurance that I am proud of myself and that Bella is beginning to realize the depth of my love. (I wouldn't completely change my life for anyone else.)
That Bella girl is the best medicine for life! I love her dearly....
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