Becoming an egomaniac

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You probably don’t know this –mainly because I haven’t told you- but I force people to compliment me on a weekly basis. Its pretty fabulous! You should consider doing it..especially when you’re needing a pick me up on a lousy day.
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I generally elicit a good 30-60 compliments on average a week. I’ll be honest, forced compliments feel pretty real to me {why think otherwise?} so I take them to heart each and every time and squeal in delight when I get another. And generally, when I get them to let loose and go crazy, some actually become genuine, which just makes it all the sweeter.
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Ok, I may entice them with a special something at the end for all the compliments but I always end my night feeling wonderful because, well, who wouldn’t!?

Where am I going with this.

After yesterday’s ‘bathing suit’ comment, and the fact that the ever so sweet Lisa wishes me a ‘happy birthday month’ daily, {seriously, thank you so much Lisa!} I’ve been feeling a little full good about myself.

It got even better Monday night.
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While I was working out at the high school track, running the bleachers, a mom in her 30’s was working out with her two 9 year old boys. It was pretty cute. We both happened to finish at the exact same time and were walking out to the parking lot when I told her how I loved seeing her working out with them.

Conversation ensued and by the time we reached the parking lot, she says, ‘Do you go to high school here?’ I scoff and can only say, ummm. So she repeats the question and I spit out, ‘uh, I’m 30!’ The look on her face was priceless as she sputtered over her words. I assured her it was a wonderful compliment and didn’t mind one bit.

As I walked away she shouted out, ‘do you have kids!?’ Once I said no she said that’s why I look so young.
Seriously honey, you don’t need to backtrack on the compliment!

So as I approach my 31st birthday (in a mere 20 days) I will happily take a complete stranger believing I look like I’m still in high school.

Now, I encourage everyone to get at least 5 forced compliments this week. Its super easy, all you say is,
I need them
I want them
I have to have them to survive…
please give them to me…and ok, I’ll give you a [insert ‘gift’ idea here] for giving me one.

It will make your sad day into such a happy one. Promise!
And to start you all off, here’s a genuine one:

I truly appreciate you and think you’re pretty darn awesome!

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You’re good at guessing

Guess what I’m doing later today.

I’ll give you a hint… It involves a man, a plane, a woman, and a car.

Can you guess it? Will you get it right….
ooohh, can’t wait to see your answers.

So after you leave your awesome guess, go over and give me some love on my very first ever in history, probably the last time so make sure you give me some sweet words, guest post on Becky’s blog. thanks to those who already have, you’re the best. :)

It was posted last week, but I was caught up in my story to direct you all to it. Becky’s the cutest, if you haven’t met her yet. She just had a baby, which is why she asked me to guest post. So head on over there…did I mention its my first guest post, ever? Ok, just making sure you knew that this is a fragile time for me, it being my first time and all, and nervous with the reception of it. So feel like going over there on your own volition.

But make sure you guess before you do.

gosh, I’m feeling a little needy today. Won’t you fulfill this need for me??

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