Scotch Cure
A little self-medication goes a long way.
My regular readers will be pleased to know that the Scotch Cure worked wonders the other night and I feel right as rain again.
Which is good, because I found out yesterday that reading scripture Christmas Eve is a little more invovled than I first thought. Normally, whoever reads the scripture just stands up in the middle of the congregation with a microphone and reads it. Well, for Christmas Eve, they want us up on the dias with the minister and what not. Yikes! I haven’t done that since I was a kid. In spite of the impressions I’ve given some readers here by allegedly “baring” my “soul”, I’m a fairly shy person. Oh, I over-compensate a lot, but, I think most people can see that I’m a little uncomfortable being out-going. It’s one of the reasons I’m not in sales. I can turn it up and be on, but it’s so draining on me some days that I just couldn’t see making a career out of it. More power to those of you who can.
Anyway, I’m going to be up there in front of God and everybody, if you’ll pardon the expression. Normally, we’re really casual at Mercy Street, but, now, I think I need to dress up a bit. Black jeans at least. Maybe even a dark sports coat. Possibly a tie. Whoa! Did I just think that? A tie? Yeah, maybe not.
Yes, I both love and hate performing, even at this level, and it’s something I haven’t done in years.
Oh, and I called my favorite Thai restraunt, Paddy Thai, and I confirmed that they are closing. The last day they’re open will be December 30th and, if I understood correctly, they’re donating the proceeds and left over food that day to a women’s shelter. See? These are the kind of people they are and why I’ll miss them.
I thought about going into sales myself. Then saw “Glengarry Glenn Ross” No way.
Comment by Mark — 12/22/2005 @ 7:56 am
It is a dog-eat-dog world. Commissions… Scary!
Comment by the Network Geek — 12/22/2005 @ 8:29 am
Chapelwood!!! I grew up there, well not there per se but in the neighborhood. There used to be a pasture of buffalo beside the church. (There’s something you didn’t expect to read). Seriously, you’ll do fine… but may I offer this advice? Jeans, yes. Tie, yes. Jeans and tie, no.
Comment by Alison — 12/22/2005 @ 10:43 am
Jeans + tie = Bad. Got it. Actually, I was thinking black jeans, black silk turtleneck and my nice camel-hair jacket. But, I’ll probably end up in black jeans and a sweater. These folks are really, really casual and are sort of suspicious of anyone who dresses up.
I’ll be sure to check with my readers on all future fashion decisions. Y’all be sure to keep me looking good!
Comment by the Network Geek — 12/22/2005 @ 10:58 am
Oh no, sorry if I offended. I didn’t mean to do so. Besides, if you don’t have to wear a tie, why do so? Aren’t they in the same vein as pantyhose for women? (Only if it’s required)
Comment by Alison — 12/22/2005 @ 12:41 pm
You’re obviously new here, because it takes a whole lot more than that to offend me. 🙂
And, seriously, I’m a professional geek, so I’m smart enough to listen to ladies when they volunteer fashion advice. Most of the time, I do okay, but I do occasionally take fashion risks that, well, mostly don’t work out. As for ties, since I haven’t worn one for work in years, I actually like doing it now and again. You’ve got to admit, a conservatively and well-dressed man is unusual enough to make people stop and take notice. How’d that line go? “Every girl’s crazy ’bout a sharp-dressed man.”
Comment by the Network Geek — 12/22/2005 @ 1:03 pm