LOL!!! Okay there has to be something with the creative brain and DBing!! I come from a graphic design background. Since you are in Prepress, you have probably heard of a little software package called FlightCheck by Markzware...I helped develop, implement that little piece of software. Actually went on a tour for them speaking and demo'ing at several MacWorlds. Ah, that was another lifetime ago!!
Agreed, I am with your W here. Not materialistic but when I buy something, I buy the best that I can afford at that time. I believe definitely in Quality vs Quantity. Hee hee, my D present to myself was a nondescript jewelless Rolex. My own personal statement.
I think yesterday her expression of what she wanted was a good step forward for her. You listened, validated and let her splurge. Until your comment I bet she was on cloud 9. But you learned from that little comment. Keep validating and she'll move forward a bit.
I wish I could find the site that NYS turned me onto. Lost it in my damn history yesterday...maybe he will post it for you. Some very deep and thought provoking articles there that really opened my eyes to me. You might find something there too.
This is why As are such a learning experience for both the LBS and WAS. They say some Ms are stronger then ever if they can survive. Because we do get lost in ourselves, we give of ourselves until there is nothing left. We lose our identities, our passions in life. It's something that we really shouldn't even though we do. When faced with an A, we have to look deep into ourselves for reflection. The WAS hopefully will do the same.
As for my story, thanks...that's what you do when you love someone.
