The fortune in the cookie simply cracked me up last Wednesday night as we wrapped up our Szechuan dinner. I immediately thought of m*sturbation. I am sick like that. After reading your comments I was reminded that fortunes in the cookies are like tarot card readings and horoscopes -- you apply them to the different aspects of your life that may or may not need help. You rationalize, apply, feel better, feel confused, it's up to you.
As I re-read that fortune, it hit me. Please yourself first. Today, for me this means:
- Don't feel bad about not going to the cousin's baby shower I was invited to.
- Don't feel bad about not seeing the pregnant wife of wannabe dad's close friend.
- Not calling people back right away if I don't feel like talking.
- Not faking happiness when I don't feel happy.
- Not feeling bad about breaking up with my counselor because I can't stand looking at her worn out shoes and her half-eaten-off lipstick and listening to her agree with me.
Actually, I think a more appropriate fortune especially for bereaved parents would read:
You will be happier if you protect yourself first.
(I didn't quit my job, although nothing would please me more.)
2 comments:
Woah - I would not be able to handle that lipstick either.
Good for you.
Sounds like an excellent list of ways to protect yourself.
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