I entitled this as I did because that is what my sweet mother told me this morning. I know that most of you reading this know Silas, but if you don't I would love an excuse to show you a picture of him.
Isn't he precious? My mom assured me that this was a compliment, but I'm not so sure! I attempted to believe the best in my mom's words and came up with some conclusions. We might not look alike (you might disagree), we sure act it. We both whine when we want something to go our way. We both LOVE treats from the treat jar (Silas loving bones, me loving candy). We enjoy being outside, as well as laying on the couch every once and a while. Our possessions aren't worth going into the garbage until they are completely destroyed and utterly unrecognizable. We both have tall, long legs and are somewhat lanky. We are both good listeners (Silas always listens...and he even turns his head back and forth like he can understand what's really going on). And finally, ever time we see a dog on our walks around the neighborhood, I must pet them and Silas must sniff their butt. So, if this is what my mom was talking about, I would say we are somewhat alike.
However, if you were to ask me what the ultimate compliment would be for me, I think you would be surprised as to what I might say. Recently, in a staff meeting, we were discussing the many talents and abilities of one particular man in our office. Basically, he can do anything! One of my team members described him as a Swiss Army Knife.
Isn't that awesome! I know the picture is a bit exaggerated, but think about someone calling you a swiss army knife! You'd be their go to person! Someone they can count on to fix or do anything. Maybe it's just my desire to be all things to all people (which is probably impossible), but I still think it's a pretty sweet nick name!
I'm not sure what kind of "tools" I would want to pop out when you pushed the right button, but there are many things I find myself completely helpless to when it comes to doing. For instance, my taxes. I have a college education from a good university and I can barely understand the directions on how to fill those stinking forms out. Every year I end up in tears at some point in the process. This year it is only a matter of time. Also, my car! I have no idea how it works or what's wrong with it when it makes a funny noise. All I know how to do is put gas in it, refill the washer fluid and take it to get an oil change once and a while. I'm thankful for my sweet dad who always tried to teach me how things worked and what to do if i heard a certain noise. He's still the first person I call when I have a problem.
a note about today....
Today was a good day. I was reunited with one of my favorite beverages that I probably haven't had in over a year.
You might laugh, but it is absolutely delicious. I realized after making an entire pitcher of it this morning that my favorite cup was at work. Instead of just settling for another cup to drink out of, I took the whole 2 quarts to work. Jenn made some sort of remark when I pulled the 2 quarts of orange flavored beverage out of my lunch bag. However, because both of us enjoyed the entire thing before lunch, I think it was worth the effort to take it. Maybe tomorrow it will happen again!
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