Why didn't I just say thankyou!

Today I was filling up my car with petrol when a guy walked by and said, “Hi Gorgeous!” Without thinking I replied, “Hi.” I looked up, and then immediately thought - was he even talking to me? There was no one else around, so yes, it was me he was talking to. “You look beautiful today,” he continued. And I frowned at him, looked away, mumbled to myself “ummm, okay” then began thinking – what does he want? Is he trying to be funny? Annoying? Trying to pick me up? Of course there was no such underlying meaning to his comments. I am beautiful, he was reminding me! He was being kind. How quick I was to judge him for saying something lovely, to which I should have grinned and replied, “thank you! Have a great day!”

An idea sparks...

Life is back into full swing for 2012 - and my new routine this year allows for some down time during the day between nannying jobs! The beach is gorgeous at midday with no one else around. And so today I say thank you :-)