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Yes, I am insane. I can state it categorically. I cannot deny it. I am enjoying scaring the hell out of people. Yes, I admit it. It’s a new thrill this growing power. But yet somehow disturbing in a weird sort of way.

I once had a job review that stated: “[fill in name]’s facial expressions lead to confrontations”. I’ve spent years denying it. But now after the latest episode, I have embraced my dark side and am enjoying my new found powers. This power only seems to affect men. I look. They quake. And then they blurt out, “I haven’t done anything. It wasn’t me!”

After several days of working with a group of guys doing a marathon software installation, I came dragging into the conference room. No coffee yet. Still feeling a bit of road rage, I sat down in the quiet and fired up my laptop to begin another day. One of the Project Managers, asked a question. I guess as I was thinking through all the complications this question might lead to, I looked his way. He shrank down in his chair, got this terrified mouse-like look on his face, and blurted out “Love You”.

I couldn’t help it. I busted up laughing. “Love You” was the catch phrase of the day.

Ciao

What is it about people that they always feel obligated to point out the pitfalls of your happiness? Why can’t people just be happy for you?

Not sour grapes here but just trying to understand. As you get older happiness becomes a more elusive quantity. Sometimes you almost feel like being happy will somehow bring down the wrath of the gods. It’s been a long time since I’ve had that belly jiggling laugh that has you gasping for breath with tears streaming down your face…

Ciao