Defeated and dejected, I slowly made my way back to my desk. It had been a challenging morning, and I couldn't seem to get motivated and excited about the projects I have been working on. With no end in sight to the madness that makes up my corporate world, I admitted failure and plopped in my chair. The light on my phone indicated yet another voice mail that had to be answered, another request I wouldn't be able to complete on time or correctly. Inwardly, I let out another "Oy vay!" and picked up the receiver. The message was from an unknown caller, and I perked up when I heard the greeting. "Hi Joy, it's Lisa!" My friend Lisa from Florida had called. With her mellow voice and distinct Boston accent, she recounted how enchanting her daughter looked on her first birthday party, wearing the simple but lovely dress I had bought her for Christmas. She looked absolutely beautiful and everyone gushed over her threads. "Thank you for the gift," Lisa said. Simple words, but my spirit and spunk rebounded and I sat straighter in my chair, with a new determination to make the most of my day. Little did Lisa know that her sweet, short message made all the difference for me that day. I listened to her message twice, wishing I had been there to see and hug that little one year-old miss with the cutest dimples I've ever seen.
So the next time I get the urge to call and leave a message for someone, I think I will. I'll remember what a difference Lisa's message had on me yesterday and how a few simple, but thoughtful words really perked my spirit up.
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I love to give and recieve those little pick-me-ups from friends (and non-friends). :)
Joy, you are really a great writer. I love the way you communicate the things that are going on in your life. I don't read your blog often enough, but every time I do, I am glad that I did. You have a great talent in writing. I hope you pursue that more.
BTW, is your mom's birthday January 9? If so, did I know that before?
I will make sure I read your blog a little more regularly.
Amber: Send some of those pick-me-ups my way! I could surely use them! :)
Timoteo: Thank you for the encouragement with my writing. I had forgotten how much I like to write and what a release writing is for me until I started this blog. Hey, if i ever decide to write anything outside of here, will you be my editor? I enjoy reading your blog too. Of course, now that you're not in the Philippines, will your life be as exciting? ;)
Yup, Mami's birthday is Jan 9 too. I've got another friend, Jhonathan, who shares a birthday with you two. How cool is that!
I will gladly be your editor; although, it will be easy work. You really do a good job.
The funny thing is Glyn's mami's birthday is also January 9. So it really is a small world. Great people share the same birthday. I am lucky to share it along with them. :)
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