Just Go For It
I have given today a theme. The theme is 'just go for it'.I have adopted this theme for today because it works perfectly. As it's (of course) raining like all get out again today, I have to remind myself when I step out the door to - 'Just go for it'. I mean, there's NO WAY NOT to get completely soaked in this weather. It's raining sideways and upwards - umbrellas and slickers and boots can't help much. What you cover with protective nylon, rubber or canvas is blown away and demolished in the fierce wind and constant thunderous hailstorms. So, might as well ...'just go for it'.
August 2006 is on record for being the wettest month in Belgium since records began -and even earlier - they say (Really - they do...). This was declared as early as the 20th of August. Those poor souls who packed their caravans for their 3-week holidays next to 10,000 other caravans in the Ardennes and the congested Belgian seashore must have gone insane. Snicker>>snicker
I also thought of 'just go for it' because it seems a lot of people are 'just going for it'. I have a friend who got engaged a couple weeks ago (He did the whole airplane-flying-a-banner-over-the-beach-with-a-proposal thing to surprise his girlfriend - awww shucks!!) They are getting married in early November. That's quick - don't you think? ( Those of you wondering if she's preggers - stop that!!) They know what they want and they are 'just going for it'.
A bestest friend has fallen for a guy who lives ages away from her - another country, another world. They are at least a day's journey apart - by plane and boat. But you know... she's 'just going for it'.
The generous Lara had her remaining holidays for this year rescinded because her colleague had to take maternity leave much earlier than planned. Though there will be no proper management - she and her company are deciding to let her 'just go for it' - she's leaving her staff to their own devices for two weeks so she can get her much deserved rest and relaxation. (HORRORS - the Company VP might have to pitch in and help...)
Cesar, my Peruvian dog walker, has just sent a text message to let me know that he and Bunny Dog are wrapped in towels and trying to get warm again. They went out in the most ferocious of the downpours on their midday walkies - since its cold, it's even more unpleasant when soaked. But they 'just went for it'. Bunny Dog loved it.
And the best one of all - Mom went upstairs on Sunday morning with Dad's breakfast tray and he had helped himself out of bed, to his washroom, cleaned himself up and went back to his day chair all by himself. He 'just went for it'. (Admittedly he probably couldn't do anything else that day - but hey - it made him feel great).
So, I say - today is 'Just go for it day'. Either do something you have to do anyway but with a positive attitude that you are going to 'GO FOR IT!'.
Or, do something you sorta shouldn't - like snarf that ice cream after lunch, or splurge on that fresh lobster, or buy that hardcover book you don't want to wait for in paperback, sign up for that trip to Thailand, leave work and go to the hardware store to buy all the stuff to paint the upstairs hallway, get some POPEYES spicy chicken if you want to, or go home and lie in the hammock on the porch with a gin and tonic and announce that you are not responsible for arranging dinner tonight and that you will gladly eat anything that is presented to you by anyone else - but you 'ain't movin'.
Just go for it.
posted by Brussels Confidential @ 1:18 PM
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