SPUD

I was watching some kids play outside after work and it made me realize how much I miss being a kid. I loved playing outside, being free, and meeting up with all the kids around the neighborhood. I really enjoyed playing capture the flag, kick the can and SPUD. I have decided that I am going to try to bring those games back if I can. Too bad when people “play” at my age, drinking is involved which makes people lose interest really fast.

I think back to those times but then I also think about all of the crap that comes with being young; feeling very self conscious because you’re a skinny little white girl, all the homework, and not knowing who you really. So when I see the little girl riding her bike with a squirt gun in hand I say “that was fun but I am glad to be where I am now”. I have been thinking a lot about that lately, where I am now and what I want out of life. It is hard not to think about it, I am at a point in my life where if I told someone I was getting married it really wouldn’t be that weird. I still might get a few “wow you are young” but I wouldn’t have anyone in my family not coming to the wedding because they didn’t approve of my age. That being said I want to make this clear I am not getting married anytime soon.

Talking to a friend the other night made me realize that I still am young. I think the main thing to think about is that you only live once so you don’t want to pass up opportunities. This goes for everyone, don't be that person who passes opportunities by. The hard part sometimes is seeing those choices and choosing the right path to take. Then again who says one path is right or wrong, maybe they are just different. Maybe the hard part is just making that new choice?

My friend also pointed out that you can’t always look at the big picture and sometimes it’s the little things in life that make you happy. I was reading another blog and the writer was talking about how she uses video blogs and thought to myself: I used to do that all the time with my friends and I should get back into that. I should make short videos and post them on my blog. So that is my goal I am setting for myself to write up a script and put a short video together and post it to my blog. Maybe it will be about a Penguin at the zoo or short clips of different vineyards. So that being said I have realized that although thinking is good sometimes…sometimes you just need to live.

Wednesday’s are special

Sometimes I think my life is weird. That is until I sit at the front desk at work. Today was again one of those days were I sit and think to myself “wow people are special”.

Story 1

Her – I have a really weird question to ask you.
Me – Ok, well how can I help you?
Her – I need to find a guy named Frank and I can’t find him.
Me - PAUSE
Me – Ok well who is Frank and why do you need to find him?
Her- I graduated with him and I am trying to find him for our class reunion.
Me – Ok, can you give me the company he works for or anymore information about him?
Her- Well, I contacted his 97 year old father who told me that he is stops in once a year for a day at a time.
Me- Ok
Her- I was told he works for a Circus. I do not know what circus he works for and that is what I am trying to figure out. I did check Google. Do you have the number for a Circus?
Me- Well I have the numbers for a couple Circuses but I am not sure if I am the right person to contact about this.
Her – Well I don’t even know if this guy is alive still or not. I just need to find him.
Me – Here are some numbers I found, you might what to try these people.

Story 2

Her – I was told there is a bear in my neighborhood. I was wondering if you could call me when I am safe to come outside again.
Me – What?
Her – Here is my number please call me when it is safe to come out.

Story 3

Him – A guy left his dog outside and I don’t see any food or water by the dog.
Me – Ok, well….
Him – (Not lying) Do you know what time the guy is coming home? I am just really worried about the dog. What should I do?
Me – I am not sure, maybe you could put water by the dog.
Him – Thanks, ok, bye.


Story 4

Her – My daughter is missing and I was told the Chamber of Commerce would help arrange a search party for her.
Me – Have you called 911?
Her – Yes and I don’t think they are doing anything
Me- I am not the person you should speak with, let me find out who you should talk with.

Good thing I am only at the front desk for one day a week.