Friends: Season 3--Expanding and thriving

[Underdog]

Howdy folks!

I didn't see the grand finale, so I can't comment on it. Actually, I gave up on Friends when Rachel was having the baby and the whole thing with Joey started up. It just got too, well, Jerry Springer for me. So now I'm not disappointed, because I hate forced and fake endings. UGH.

Mary, pass the vine this way!!! Free falling can be fun and invigorating... But I think you're on to something with the forgiveness issue. That was my recurring theme in regards to Mr. W. last year. With my D10's pointed comments and the support of my friends who have traveled this path, I took it seriously.

Then I forced myself to remember people who were bitter and angry. I decided that I didn't want to become that person. It's bad for me and brings more bad karma. I've found that when I'm angry, angry people are drawn to me. When I'm happy and full of enthusiasm, those people gravitate my way. Life is too damn short for more negativity.

Pam, I wouldn't have pegged you for a late person. You want the condensed version of what the nuns told us about habitual latecomers? Sorry, but I had this drilled in my head from a really early age... and being the oldest kid, I've always been one who really tries to please others.

They said being habitually late is an act of disrespect--for ourselves and for others. It means that we don't value our word and expectations of others.

I took it really seriously. I also work for a man who is a real stickler for punctuality, and his version is along the same lines as Meredith's: that means being 10-15 minutes early. When colleagues show up late he is less than sympathetic and quips, "You're habitually 15 minutes late for everything. Get up a half hour earlier and quit walking in my building stressed out."

So, there you have it. Sounds like Meredith's attorney put it in a word picture that Sting would understand. Sometimes it takes just that.

Ok, off to a meeting. Make it a good one!!!

Betsey