shameless flattery will get you nowhere...will it?

Sep 19, 2004 19:14

So he's not my dream guy. In fact, I'm not in the least interested in or attracted to him. Actually, he's three years younger than me.

But it's true what they say about compliments...they go a long way toward making a person's day. Case and point...yesterday evening, a freshman looked at me for a few long seconds and said simply:

"Have I told you today that you look really beautiful today?"

And he meant it. I saw it in his eyes, the subtle nuances of his face...and it made the entire rest of the evening okay. Enjoyable, even. "He" didn't say it...you guys know who I mean --"The Guy-" but it still made me feel really good about myself.

I'm not conceited or even really confident in my appearance; many might even say I'm self-conscious...I'd say I'm incredibly self-conscious. I'm not paid many compliments, so the few that I do receive on those fantastically rare occasions really make an impact on me. And really make me happy.

I don't care how cliche this sounds...but...pay someone you know a compliment today, or sometime tomorrow...it's a bigger deal than it seems.

Peace, ya'll~
AG
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