I met a lot of cool people today. People who have jobs I can’t imagine doing, but do them very well and with élan! Zipping home about lunchtime, I began my “work from home” afternoon while stealing Internet signal from an unknown, but appreciated neighbor. The exterminator arrived moments after my arrival. Yeah, I called, begging them to come as soon as possible. I don’t know, but seeing a cockroach kind of freaked me out. Hadn’t seen one since I lived in Texas 25 years ago, and was not looking forward to seeing another. Bug extermination technology has come a long, long way in that 25 years. My exterminator told me in detail. He loves his job. He loves nothing more than knowing he’s killing those dirty little bastards. He assured me I’d never see another one in another week. Promised that his cockroach death cocktail was the best.
Hot on his heels came the communications guys. They looked the house over and decided that where I wanted the televisions and phones and computer weren’t very convenient for them, but by golly, they’d go that extra mile and do it up right. They did too. They even vacuumed up their mess and said it was nice to meet me. I mean, how many times do people bother with even the most rudimentary pleasantries anymore?
The carpet cleaner showed up with a bright smile and a firm handshake. He efficiently cleaned around the communications guys and knocked it out in no time. I got to hear all about how he got into the business and how his passion for carpet cleaning was an accident, but a lucrative one that also gives him a chance to meet people.
I feel more relaxed than I have in over a year. Once everyone left, the place looked fabulous. Another stroke towards completing this painting I’m creating called my home. A whole bunch of noble folks are helping me get there too.
Some people dream of success... while others wake up and work hard at it. ~Author Unknown
Published on: Mar 17, 2006
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