Turn Around

It's funny how things can turn around. You spend time worrying about one thing and forgetting about others. Then one of the other things pops up and gives you a poke. Maybe I'm being a bit premature? Who knows? Going in the right direction anyway. Feeling a bit happier than I was. just gotta keep going and not bottle it.

Stupid question of the day - 21/02/07

I had two that were pretty close contenders but now I can only remember one. The worrying thing is this comes from a person I work with.

Nat: "This 20p looks funny."

Me: "It's from Jersey."

Nat: "Oh. That's up North isn't it?"

The fact that it's South England and just off the North Coast of France seem to really surprise her!

I admit my geographical knowledge isn't that great but even so. The worry thing is 10 minutes later she then proceded to list the countries bordering Kazikstan (don't ask). Her answer? "She's not patriotic about her own country." !

Stupid question of the day - 20/02/07

Customer: "What's the difference between these free range eggs and these barn eggs?"

Again maybe it's me but is the clue not in the name?

Stupid question of the day - 19/02/07

I currently work in a small supermarket/convinience shop and regulaly get asked stupid questions. Quite often they are the kinda things that quite frankly if you don't know the answer then really you shouldn't be out. Maybe it's just me and the fact that because I work there I know stuff about the products and things in the shop.

Todays question:

Customer: "I was wondering if you could tell me the difference, apart from the price, between the normal Baileys and the Baileys that has the caramel flavouring in it?"

Me: "Erm..." Thinking what can I say without sounding too rude. "...One has caramel in it, the other doesn't?"

Not really sure what else I could have said?

Going alone.

I know more 'stolen' stuff, but hey some good advice. The end kinda sums it up for me and how I see it.

For:

Contrary to what some may think, it is not unusual to eat in a restaurant or go to a bar or club alone. Study these easy steps to feeling comfortable going out alone. It’s a great way to meet new friends or guys!

Here's How:

• First and foremost, forget about the stereotypes you may have about going somewhere alone. You are not a loser, a loner or desperate. You are merely by yourself. Being alone can feel awkward, but there are several positives.
  
• Prepare to go out like you would any other time.
  
• Ignore the fact that you are going out alone.
  
• Once you are at the desired location, enter with confidence as if you have a full entourage behind you. If a guy is interested in you, then you being alone can sometimes make him feel less intimidated.
  
• Sit at the table or have a drink.
  
• Keep your head up high, relax and be calm. This gives the impression that you are alone by choice not by circumstance.
  
• Just enjoy the atmosphere or hang out.
  Don’t distract yourself by reading magazines, fidgeting, or playing video games in a crowded place. This makes it seem like you are not open to conversation to others.
  
• Don’t talk to yourself, but behave like you normally would.
  
• Try not to feel awkward or intimidated. Most people will be intrigued by the confidence you have to be alone.
  
• More times than not someone will see you and start a conversation with you. Also, don’t be afraid to say hello to a stranger; especially one that is alone himself.
  
• Stay confident and keep your head up high. Being alone at places is a great way to meet to new friends and guys. Many are intimidated by groups. Some people would rather approach a guy that’s alone than one that’s with a group of friends!
  
• Finally, don’t worry if you don’t meet any new friends or guys every time you go out alone. Eventually you will!

And against:

Yes it is normal to eat alone in a restaurant or sit alone in a club. In fact, you can probably do almost anything alone. But it would be more fun if you have someone to join you ( not trying to make you feel worse here). Just put it this way, you can kick a ball and play with it alone for sure. But it wouln't be "football" and you certainly won't get a kick out of it doing it alone.

So eventhough it's ok to do things alone. I wouldn't recommend you to "try to do it alone".

Part of living is sharing. That is, sharing your time with your friends and loved ones. Until you fulfill that part, you're not living life to the fullest. cliche? may be. But its true.

Get yourself something to do, to get busy with until you figure what exactly you can do to gain more self-confidence. And yeah go to club alone(for now), dance ,drink and try to talk or at least smile to someone. It will happen. Just remember, the first one is the hardest. After that,..well you'll know.

The right?

What gives people the right? Ok I can put up with the ocassional thing but sometimes i don't need it. Everythign can be fine and I'm having a good time then it's suddenly 'oh yeah i'm the 'different' one'. Don't get me wrong, It's good to take the piss outta yourself once in a while and yeah I can laugh along with most of it. Most of it isn't meant to hurt and is just a joke...well I hope.

The old 'yeah I'm fine with it'. Then why the coanstant need to throw out a comment? 'It's the way I deal with difficult/uncomfortable situations'. Wearing a bit thin.

I admit I'm no saint on this one with other situations.

I don't usually let it get to me. Maybe it should if I care enough about it. Stop letting it wash over me and stand up a bit more. maybe it's just how I'm feeling at the moment. Stuff effectimg me more.

Conumdrum

Do I learn from the past and go with it? Do I Learn from the past and and not go with it? Is it my head again just running way ahead before anything has been done? It was a different place and a different time, both physically and mentally. 13 years?