Day 4:
Product/dosage:
A314 - a couple drops, neck,wrists
MX335 - two sprays, hair, chest/neck (refreshed every 4-5 hours)
Environment:
At work, small hospital
Later, at Lion’s Club meeting
Self effects:
Confident and cheerful
Effects/others:
When I arrived at work, my slanderous co-worker (not quite co-worker, as we never work at the same time, she is part time, I am full time) complimented my bag (a canvas bag I use for books, lunch, etc). I was shocked. The funny thing is, I use this bag every day, so of course she has definitely seen it before.
A little later, I popped into the ER to make a quick copy of something on their copier. One of the housekeeping guys just stared/gazed at me, like a DIHL, lol. I made my copy (with my back to him) and when i turned to leave he was still staring. Don’t know why, because I do see him every day when he comes in my office to empty the waste baskets and such, and also in the hallways here and there throughout the day.
One of the maintenance guys comes around weekly to check on things, make sure things are functioning as they should. Usually he’s just in and out, but this time he was particularly attentive as I showed him the door that would not stay open, the bathroom lock that was acting up and explained why hospital toilets really should have lids (you should always close the lid before flushing, or else invisible microscopic nasty spray comes whooshing out and goes on you).
After the little tour of what needed attention, he actually sat down in my office for a little while and chatted, which he has never done before.
Later that evening…
The Lion’s Club meeting (this is the second time I have ever attended) was in full swing when I arrived. There were seven people in attendance - six males and one female. As I grabbed a chair and pulled it to the table, a beer was placed in front of me, fruit, boiled peanuts, and chips and salsa were moved so that I could reach them. Everyone wanted to please me.
Please note that these people, unlike those at work, are people who, (except for the person who sponsored me), have only met me once before.
Throughout the meeting, I was mostly silent, listening and becoming familiar with the issues, events and concerns regarding our community. The couple times that I ventured a question or comment, I felt respected and listened to. In fact, the members were quite attentive, and made sure that my questions were fully answered. Though I was new, I did not feel stupid or unconfident or shy, even though the others were experienced and respected leaders of the community.
My beer was closely watched, and immediately replaced as necessary.
At one point, someone wanted to know where I lived, and another responded that I lived in the old Hasegawa place (built in 1950 and until recently, abandoned). I mentioned that the roof was leaking, but that it was through the ridge cap, which was rusty and cracked (that’s the part on the apex of the roof, that runs along the top like a “spine”). One of the members immediately told me that he had one I could have (an antique platation house ridge cap!!??).
The respectful attention came from both the males and the female, though the males were the ones who kept jumping to refresh my food and drink.
Thank goodness the meeting was only til 10:00pm, lol.
