Really Good at Getting Down

Eeyore is by far the coolest cat in Pooh's circle. The interesting thing about Pooh was that if you spent too much time with any one of his friends, you'd likely lose your mind. Imagine having to listen to Tigger and his bouncy troucny crap for too long...or Piglet and his worries...or Kanga with her overbearing smother. I think the beauty of the forest was that you could spend a little time with each of them...Appreciating them for just who they are.

Trouble with me is...I love that Eeyore...and I could likely hang out with him a little too much. Scratch that...I likely AM him a little too much.

I went to an improv class last week and my very first game was one where I had to take something wonderful (I got winning the lottery) and groan and complain, even get angry...If you ask me, I was way too skilled. I was a complete natural.

Dont get me wrong...I'm funny...HIlarious in the right circumstances. I can come up with some quick and seriously funny jokes when I'm with the right people in the right setting. Thats not when I have the most Eeyore problems. I suffer those most when I'm alone...when there arent any people there to tell a joke to...or when I'm expected to be doing something else quietly...Thats when I start to hear the Eeyore.

The number one time that this happens is in my cubical. I hate this place...Its beige walls and florescent lights. YUCK...I hate it so much!

So what to do?!
I do this:


Then i do this:


They're just little messages. Lots and lots of little messages. When I see a good one, I print it, clip it and stick it. Maybe you can read some of them...

"Cant never could"
"Amazing people do not just happen"
"If it is important to you, you will find a way, if its not, you will find an excuse"
"There's always room for ice cream"
"Couples are Boring, and everyone knows it."
Alright, so not all of them are powerful and inspiring, but they all do have a common mission...To keep me from riding Eeyore right out of the office.


So far so good.

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Sarah Hayes said…
I love you Jiggs! You are an amazing woman with limitless potential! You are a treasure I am pleased to share life with. You inspire me. Thanks for sharing these pix!
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