Hey, new sign! W came home tonite and told me over dinner that she had been talking about me at work today, telling co-workers about my cooking exploits! Obviously, there is some pride and recognition there and it was nice of her to let me know it. Nice feeling. It's funny how a small thing like that can make such a difference in interactions. I was going out and I think because of this "praise" I purposely sought her out to say goodbye (even though she knew I was going). I think this is much of what was missing in our R, she never bothered to give me these little boosts anymore and I got lonely (and being a guy, didn't realize it) and kind of withdrew. When I kickstarted my ass, it was too late. Well, hindsight is bullsh!t. Where to now? I'll just keep plugging away and enjoy the compliment as the gift it is, without further expectation. Wow, two nice things in a row here! OSU wanted some words of wisdom tonite, so here goes: "The bottom line is, stop catering to your feelings and allowing them to rule your life. Feelings are just feelings. They come and they go. Show negative or self-limiting feelings the door by ignoring them and taking action. Just do it..." Michelle Weiner-Davis from "Change Your Life and Everyone In It"
