Sitting in the laundromat, waiting for my rugs to dry, & over analyzing my personal situations. Had a conversation with one of my male colleagues that inspired this blog entry. During some downtime @ 3 am, while doing unit rounds, I sit to converse with him & he asks: why do you think you are still single? I hesitate then respond by saying: it's multifactorial. It's not that I'm complicated, I'm quite simple & know what I want & what I won't settle for! And then I ask him why the personal interest? His response: I've known you for 2 years as a supervisor/manager & I've observed how selfless you are. Me: ok, and your point is? Him: you're intelligent, your caring, compassionate, & very giving. Me: okay, where are you going with this?!?! Him: you just seem well put together & I'm just trying to figure out why you're not taken. Me: um ok, but you know I don't date within my place of employment. Him: oh no, I'm in a relationship, I just admire your personality. Me: ok (with a baffled look on my face), so why the interest in my personal life? Him: it's just rare to see souls like yours & I was just curious to see what attracts you to another person. Me: it's simple, but complicated @ the same time. I have a very unique story, I came from immigrant parents whom taught me how to work hard & appreciate those who value me. I have been through allot physically, emotionally, financially & spiritually. I've lost allot of important people in my life & have learned how to appreciate people who are genuine with me. As for what I look for in a mate!. I guess somebody who understands me & who not only appreciates me, he has to value what I have to offer, & that is allot! Him: I see that! Me: I'm not high maintenance, but I do like to spoil myself! I deserve it! I give everything 120% and expect the same in return! I've learned that you can't half step anything & claim to be genuine! Him: and this is the reason I admire & respect you! Me: wow! I'm humbled
Moral of my story:
As a human being our actions & sayings affect others, some more profoundly than others. Always treat others with respect & love. Life is too short to do & think otherwise!
As for the title of my entry, am I over-thinking my social status?
As for the title of my entry, am I over-thinking my social status?
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