four-eyes...

Today I visited the eye doctor. After being a 20/20 girl all my life, I had recently noticed some eyeball strain and blurriness - usually after hours of staring at a computer monitor. I was preparing myself to admit old age was finally sinking in its fake little denture teeth.

Following the appointment I called dad to give him the report.

"Dad, it seems as though I have a stigmata."

Yep. You heard correctly. I went to the eye doctor and left with the markings of Christ.

Ummmmm.

I mean astigmatism. I have astigmatism!

Now I can order cool glasses.

pitterpatter...

If I've received a better note, I don't recall it. He didn't write it, but it's perfect nonetheless.  Nerd talk = awesome.

http://xkcd.com/55/

meek...

It seems human nature's instinct is, upon being hurt, to hurt back. To throw out a reflexive punch without thinking, without pause, without a second breath.

It takes humility and self-control to respond charitably. To be loving to the one who caused you pain.

Today's lesson: think before you speak, text, or type a reply to someone who's injured your pride. You'll be the bigger person for it.