Brake Fluid and Decorum

So, having been about...a week.  I figured I would post again.  I've learned some interesting things this week, like how to swallow a nasty pill of emotion when all you want to do is cry, but you can't because you have someone else you need to go take care of and talk to without letting them know that you're upset about whatever it is going on in your life.  Yup.  That was a tough one.  But I apparently succeeded.  I've also learned that the clutch of my car has a TEENY TINY leak.  As in it's leaking brake fluid.  So I  need to make sure that I check that more frequently.  Otherwise, my car doesn't like to go into gear.  Not so good.  Actually, VERY bad.

And finally, I've learned a little something about decorum.  There are a million examples of how women can act with decorum, and my mother is probably one of the best examples to me in that facet.  But I had the privilege of helping out at an event for another family, and sadly, felt a little embarrassed by some of the behavior that I observed.  It was supposed to be a very special gathering for this family's daughter, and they wanted it to seem really formal, but it really was just....bad.  I hate to say it, I mean the whole thing looked beautiful, but obviously not everyone got the memo....  The daughter at this event was a little less than gracious to some of the people that came and volunteered as well which, in my mind, was kind of disappointing and a bit of an appalling behavior in and of itself.  I really wanted to be her friend and talk to her and get to know her, but she on being introduced to me, COMPLETELY ignored me.  In the two days I was there helping, she never said "hello" or "thank you" or, well, anything at ALL to me.  I wish there was something I could have done to change her behavior towards me, I understand that she was probably stressed or upset, or frustrated with the chain of events....and its a lesson to take to heart for me.  One that says, I should check and evaluate my own behavior towards others and make sure that I am always treating them with kindness and respect, even when I may not be feeling so kind myself, I should always treat everyone judiciously.

In any case, its November, and lots of people are doing their "Thankful For" posts.  And on top of that there is Veteran's Day.  The thing is for me, pretty much any and every day should be veteran's day.  I'm glad that our nation has dedicated 1 day to it, but there is so much more to it than that.  Also there is a lot of arguing and frustration about the election.  Honestly, all we can do now is pray.  It is a sign of the times, the way that our country is progressing now, and all we can do is pray for those in charge that they will do what they believe to be best for this country, whether we agree with them or not.  So, now, I'm done...there's a lot more I'd like to say, butt I actually have a room to clean, and everything that I'd like to talk about would take a life time.  So, until next time.

*Pixi