When I was in college friends used to call me "Ann Landers" because it seemed people were always coming to me for advice. Actually, they may not have been coming for advice but I'm a good listener so they got the advice part thrown in. Regardless, I am still one of those people that others talk to and what not. That's not arrogance, just stating a fact. I guess that's part of what makes me a good social worker--I listen to try and really hear what the person is saying. I'd like to think that I'm not judgmental though I know I sometimes get ruffled. But, I think I am going to start charging a dollar for the use of my listening ears or wise words. What the heck--I'm getting old & the money can go towards hearing aids so I can keep listening to you people.
Ok, so I'm really not complaining about being there for my friends. I think I'm just drained from a long day at work. Yesterday I spent quite a bit of time talking with a dear friend who is very depressed and feels like the world is against her. Then, I spent 2 hours on the phone with a client tonight who just needed to talk and burn off energy to keep him from going and seeking out some crystal meth. Ah, the things I do for love.............
The monies collected will go to pay for school, hair-ball medicine for the cat, and maybe a box of Kleenex. You don't have to send a dollar every time we talk---I can start a tab. Aaron--you already owe me $4,589.00 . Ha!
peace & grace people.................
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It's been worth every cent. Awww, didn't know I was capable of expressing human feelings, did you? Yeah: me either.
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