Yesterday someone told me that "I make people happy."
My first thought was it was an odd thing to say but then I thought about it.
Really thought. I even wrinkled my brow. I mean I did some deep brain stretches.
There may have been smoke.
Then it occurred to me that it was one of the best things anyone has ever said about me. EVER.
Better than you're pretty or nice or strong or any other generic compliment that people offer.
Which was really nice because it came on the tails of someone insulting me at Krav Maga.
Saturday is sparring day. (That's fighting with gloves on.)
We've been working on multiple pairings and unlike in the movies my partners don't get in a line and come at me one at a time. It's great exercise and a fantastic stress outlet. Maybe not for everyone but I really like it.
Yes , I am aware this is not normal.
Not that you will be surprised by this but I'm the only woman. Sure there are lots in the regular class but I'm the only lunatic that signs up to get punched on a weekly basis.
"It's hard getting over a lifetime of not punching girls."
That is what someone said after we finished a 2 minute round.
Bravo Sierra! I didn't ask for special treatment and I'm pretty sure no one has ever offered it. (I sincerely hope not.)
I doubt he meant it to be that insulting but that is kind of the point.
So today I'm going to forget about subtle sexism and bask in the warm and fuzzy feeling of an awesome compliment.
Don't sweat the small stuff should be my family motto.
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Don't sweat the petty things.
ReplyDeleteor is it...
Don't pet the sweaty things?
Either way, you make me happy. Which is all that matters. I think.
I think you are right - being told that you make people happy has to be one of the best compliments EVER.
ReplyDeleteAnd although I have no desire to let people punch me - there are days when I would happily step up to whale away on someone...days like today, as a matter of fact.
I. Love. You. And you make ME happy!
ReplyDeleteI should think that would have been enough to beat his ass so badly that he had no choice but to (try) to hit back.
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