3am Telephone call

So I was at work tonight sitting at the front dest at about 3am-ish.

Me: Hello, this is Helen how can I help you.
Caller: It has been dark all day, I just want to know if it is going to be dark for the rest of the day.
Me: Well it is 3am so it is dark, it will be dark till about 7am.
Caller: Oh really you believe it will get light at 7am?
Me: I believe so ma'am.
Caller: So it will not be dark anymore.
Me: Yes (chuckle)

I mean seriously  am I being pranked?!?! Lol
Or it could be a resident that is super old and is it losing!!

Smiles for everyone!!

I have a thing for smiles. It is true, I love them so much I become enticed by the "smiler." I believe a smile can say a lot about a person or simply put one on your face. I can say that I have targeted some people to become friends with because they are always smiling and usually tend to be positive folks. I don't know what it is that attracts me to a person who is smiling but its like secretly they are reeling me through some subliminal message. haha

Dr. Wesson, I remember him clearly as though I was just in his classroom at UIC yesterday. He always walked in with this amazing smile that just made you want to hug him, he could do no wrong because he always had this smile, besides his amazing smile he was brilliant and well spoken. My current professor Remedi, has a way about his teachings and a smile that is unforgettable. Do NOT WORRY this blog is not about some crush on my professors, but about smiles :)  It is just that they are so memorable because they are positive people, no matter what the situation is.

I have to give some shout outs to some other amazing smilers, these smilers are very unique to me; Davey, Annie, Kate, and Steve, there is a similarity between all these people not only do they have uplifting smiles, but they are very positive in almost every way thinkable. They are kind and inspire me to have this characteristic as well.

I have a fantastic friend, who seems to inspire me every time I get a chance to visit or speak to him. Sometimes in my crazy life, I have an escape through his wild stories and the way he lives his life. Things always seems to work for him, even in his chaotic plans. He is truly blessed. He always seems to motivate me and give me hope and encouragement. I wish to make others smile the way he makes me smile. He reminds me that the petty little problems and drama of life are so insignificant that we can move on to the fantastic things life has to offer. He's a handy little fellow who is brilliant and a pleasure to have in my life. I have known him for years but yet there is always a vibrant friendship. I only wish I could be surrounded more by people like him but that is not always possible.

This same little friend reminded me of something powerful. I was a bit annoyed and perhaps upset I would say. I am a planner, I like to hang out with my friends, spend some time out, eat out, laugh and have good conversation. I make the effort, I am driven. But this past year things have been kind of hectic around here. I have been completely devoted to my studies, volunteering and work. I barely have time to hang out. The frustration comes from this; I make an effort to keep friendships. The only problem is that one person cannot do all the work, it is like that saying "it takes 2 to tango!" So as frustrated as I felt that some of the people I seemed to think as "friends" did not want to " tango". Sometimes its not meant to be and there are way more important things to focus on, then who wants to make the EFFORT. Which I suppose that is easier said then done. I was getting all worked up for nothing, since I don't want them to change unless they want to. People seem to make things very clear without saying much. And sometimes you just have take a hint and get rid of the negative. However, headaches and sadness over this is a complete waste of time.

I know to cherish what I do have in front of me. Therefore 2011 starts without sweating others and more smiles. I love becoming inspired by people. I can't help but love them. I really love the fact that I find new faces and create new relationships, I love changes. I can't be still forever, so folks let's move on.

I am putting the lazies, unthoughtful, shady, and unresponsive behind me. I vow to surround myself around people who help me grow, motivate me and help me. I must say that I already have some fantastic people in my life, why complicate this system. I also have the gift of meeting crazies, and smilers.

I want to thank DK for giving me a fresh breath of air again. You are a great smiler and inspiration to my life. I also would like to thank all the people I have met in the past and the ones I will meet in the future, you keep me entertained and knowledgeable.

Humans now go smile, make a difference. HAPPY NEW YEAR 2011 is already fantastic!!!