Today I waited in line for 3 hours to get my Kate jabbed for the "PANDEMIC" H1N1 Flu Shot" more commonly referred to "swine flu".
The kid in front of us had boogers flooding his face. The 3 month old behind us had croup. I am not a huge worrier of germs and bugs however- I did feel like stripping us both to our birth day suits and hosing us down when we got home.
Of course I repeatedly mouthed the words "FUCK OFF" in disbelief of the lines, upon our arrival shortly after 9:00 am. My first overpowering instinct was to leave. But I breathed deeply (for that I will probably get sick now...) and told myself to wait (a constant struggle). And we did...
So I took it as an exercise at being in the moment. We observed, talked to the people in line and watched the camera crews interview people. I spotted a mother with three highly energetic toddlers who had to continually entertain them and corral them back to their place in line (later I learned she was their auntie and had no children of her own). I spoke to a mom who's husband is taking paternity leave. The time actually flew by when I just surrendered to it.
When I was next in line my stomach began to sink. I suddenly got nervous and wanted to run. Kate was only allowed to get the flu shot today. My decision to get her the shot was always based on me getting it too. The thought was "well if she gets sick from it, so will I"... "If she grows another leg because of it... so will I"
A first time. A true selfless act takes place. Totally from the core of my heart. No regard for my well being. No concern for me.
She comes first now.
Thursday, November 5, 2009
define happiness
From http://thesaurus.reference.com/browse/happiness
Main Entry: happiness
Part of Speech: noun
Definition: high spirits, satisfaction
Synonyms: beatitude, blessedness, bliss, cheer, cheerfulness, cheeriness, content, contentment, delectation, delight, delirium, ecstasy, elation, enchantment, enjoyment, euphoria, exhilaration, exuberance, felicity, gaiety, geniality, gladness, glee, good cheer, good humor, good spirits, hilarity, hopefulness, joviality, joy, jubilation, laughter, lightheartedness, merriment, mirth, optimism, paradise, peace of mind, playfulness, pleasure, prosperity, rejoicing, sanctity, seventh heaven, vivacity, well-being
Main Entry: happiness
Part of Speech: noun
Definition: high spirits, satisfaction
Synonyms: beatitude, blessedness, bliss, cheer, cheerfulness, cheeriness, content, contentment, delectation, delight, delirium, ecstasy, elation, enchantment, enjoyment, euphoria, exhilaration, exuberance, felicity, gaiety, geniality, gladness, glee, good cheer, good humor, good spirits, hilarity, hopefulness, joviality, joy, jubilation, laughter, lightheartedness, merriment, mirth, optimism, paradise, peace of mind, playfulness, pleasure, prosperity, rejoicing, sanctity, seventh heaven, vivacity, well-being
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