In the middle of another relentless work day, a dear colleague and I ran to grab something sweet. In the middle of spiraling down the drive she said, "REINER, MARRY SOMEONE COMPLETELY WEALTHY! NOT RICH, BUT WELL-OFF!!!!!!!!!!! YOU DO NOT DESERVE THIS, YOU DO NOT DESERVE TO WORK!!!!" As a result of this order, I slammed on my breaks to evaluate my life and catch my breath.
Now, mind you, she is my precious friend from way-back-when who is happily married and is well on her way to one day being a super-stay-at-home-mom, but this random outburst just killed me. I just looked at her and said, "Blessed, that is the nicest thing you've ever said to me!"
Now, I am not the typical money magnet and frankly (contrary to popular belief) am quite low-maintenance as far as wining and dining goes, but we must listen to the advice of our friends..... we must. I don't deserve to work... okay!
I shall be the Queen Bee Volunteer mom with a great tan, amazing running schedule, perfectly groomed children, exotic marriage, dressed in stunning ivory all the time, 2 dogs, and fresh flowers in every room...... all the while doing life in heels!
I don't know whether to delete or laugh at the audacity of this vision. As always.... I'll laugh.
Well, the only absolute I know is: do life in heels. The rest is............. thankfully out of my hands.
