They walk among us
I mentioned a particular super power I have to some friends of mine yesterday, and it got me thinking. Aren't we all Super Heroes, really? Don't we all have some special Super Power to call on in a time of need?
I believe this to be a Truth in life. So, in keeping with that spirit, here is a list of my friends and family (in no particular order), along with their respective Super Powers:
1. Katie, a.k.a., "Badger Girl" : The ability to sustain a line of nagging until she wears down her opponent and ultimately gets what she wants. This is a particularly potent Super Power and we hope she only ever uses it for good.
2. My Mom, a.k.a., "The Worrier" : Her ability to see the worst possible outcome in any given situation has made irrational fear a thing to be reckoned with. She can weave a first class conspiracy theory out of the ingredients on a cereal box. The current administration is planning to secretly imbed her at the next Democratic National Convention to undermine the enemy.
3. Tina, a.k.a., "Git-R-Done Woman" : Once this "little engine that could" has decided on a course of action, batten down the hatches and get the #%!! out of her way. A flash of single minded determination, she gets the job done in record time. Warning: This Super Power does come with a double-edged sword. When activated, it is extraordinarily hard to turn off and often leads to excessive irritability and burn-out for our lovely Super Heroine.
4. Kevin, a.k.a., "Mr. Feel Good" : No pessimism is safe with this guy around. Had a bad day? Doubting yourself? Depression knocking at your door? All are vanquished with the flick of an e-mail from this relentlessly upbeat gent. Known to spread goodwill on a colossal scale, every day is sunshine and lollipops (to coin a phrase - thank you Tiffany) and there's always a bright side to look on when he's around.
5. Dalton, a.k.a., "The Human Computer" : A never-ending source of diverse facts, figures, and obscure information, if our Super Hero doesn't have the answer, he soon will. His mind clicks at an incalculable rate of speed, often overrunning the average population, and many of his ideas are ahead of their time. On the flip side, in true "computer-like" fashion, expressing emotions doesn't come easily for our Hero, with the possible exception of anger stemming from frustration. Certain types of visual stimulation are his kryptonite.
6. Cameron, a.k.a., "Eagle-Eye Gregory" : Nothing escapes the attention of this "wunderkind." His little eyes and ears are constantly scanning the surrounding landscape for sights and sounds the rest of us take for granted. A voratious observer, he can watch a code put into an alarm system one time and repeat it back to you. The operation of heavy equipment is no challenge to this Super Tyke, if he's seen it done before. Warning: Don't say or do anything around him you don't want repeated, and don't leave your keys in the ignition.
7. Nicole, a.k.a., "The Unoffendable" : Need someone to whom you can confess your darkest thoughts or deeds without criticism or judgment? Want a friend who has no expectations? Call her tomorrow or a year from now, this Super Hero never fails to answer the phone with an understanding heart and a sympathetic ear. A real rarity in this world, she also has the secondary Super Power of being able to keep a secret, guaranteed.
8. Jamie, a.k.a., "Lois Lane" : This reporter-extraordinaire knows no bounds when it comes to tracking down breaking news. Willing to "take one for the team," she doesn't hesitate to do whatever it takes to get that quote, those facts, or to hit deadline seconds before the clock runs out. Whether it be flashing a little cleavage (although there's nothing little about her cleavage), or chasing shady characters, our girl always gets her man... er, story.
9. Paul, a.k.a., "Grouchy" : Able to chase people off with a single grumble, this overgrown teddy bear's bark is worse than his bite. With the uncanny ability to get other people to do things for him before they realize they've been sucked into his tractor beam, this is another formidable power we hope is only ever used for good.
10. Me, a.k.a., "Wonder Woman" : I have many Super Powers. Traffic Magnet, Wrong Line Chooser, Procrastinator, and Trouble-Maker being chief among them. I've chosen the name "Wonder Woman" as a blanket title, encompassing all of my magnificent traits succinctly under one phrase, ie., "I wonder how she ever gets anything done," and "I wonder how she ever survived this long," etc.
I believe this to be a Truth in life. So, in keeping with that spirit, here is a list of my friends and family (in no particular order), along with their respective Super Powers:
1. Katie, a.k.a., "Badger Girl" : The ability to sustain a line of nagging until she wears down her opponent and ultimately gets what she wants. This is a particularly potent Super Power and we hope she only ever uses it for good.
2. My Mom, a.k.a., "The Worrier" : Her ability to see the worst possible outcome in any given situation has made irrational fear a thing to be reckoned with. She can weave a first class conspiracy theory out of the ingredients on a cereal box. The current administration is planning to secretly imbed her at the next Democratic National Convention to undermine the enemy.
3. Tina, a.k.a., "Git-R-Done Woman" : Once this "little engine that could" has decided on a course of action, batten down the hatches and get the #%!! out of her way. A flash of single minded determination, she gets the job done in record time. Warning: This Super Power does come with a double-edged sword. When activated, it is extraordinarily hard to turn off and often leads to excessive irritability and burn-out for our lovely Super Heroine.
4. Kevin, a.k.a., "Mr. Feel Good" : No pessimism is safe with this guy around. Had a bad day? Doubting yourself? Depression knocking at your door? All are vanquished with the flick of an e-mail from this relentlessly upbeat gent. Known to spread goodwill on a colossal scale, every day is sunshine and lollipops (to coin a phrase - thank you Tiffany) and there's always a bright side to look on when he's around.
5. Dalton, a.k.a., "The Human Computer" : A never-ending source of diverse facts, figures, and obscure information, if our Super Hero doesn't have the answer, he soon will. His mind clicks at an incalculable rate of speed, often overrunning the average population, and many of his ideas are ahead of their time. On the flip side, in true "computer-like" fashion, expressing emotions doesn't come easily for our Hero, with the possible exception of anger stemming from frustration. Certain types of visual stimulation are his kryptonite.
6. Cameron, a.k.a., "Eagle-Eye Gregory" : Nothing escapes the attention of this "wunderkind." His little eyes and ears are constantly scanning the surrounding landscape for sights and sounds the rest of us take for granted. A voratious observer, he can watch a code put into an alarm system one time and repeat it back to you. The operation of heavy equipment is no challenge to this Super Tyke, if he's seen it done before. Warning: Don't say or do anything around him you don't want repeated, and don't leave your keys in the ignition.
7. Nicole, a.k.a., "The Unoffendable" : Need someone to whom you can confess your darkest thoughts or deeds without criticism or judgment? Want a friend who has no expectations? Call her tomorrow or a year from now, this Super Hero never fails to answer the phone with an understanding heart and a sympathetic ear. A real rarity in this world, she also has the secondary Super Power of being able to keep a secret, guaranteed.
8. Jamie, a.k.a., "Lois Lane" : This reporter-extraordinaire knows no bounds when it comes to tracking down breaking news. Willing to "take one for the team," she doesn't hesitate to do whatever it takes to get that quote, those facts, or to hit deadline seconds before the clock runs out. Whether it be flashing a little cleavage (although there's nothing little about her cleavage), or chasing shady characters, our girl always gets her man... er, story.
9. Paul, a.k.a., "Grouchy" : Able to chase people off with a single grumble, this overgrown teddy bear's bark is worse than his bite. With the uncanny ability to get other people to do things for him before they realize they've been sucked into his tractor beam, this is another formidable power we hope is only ever used for good.
10. Me, a.k.a., "Wonder Woman" : I have many Super Powers. Traffic Magnet, Wrong Line Chooser, Procrastinator, and Trouble-Maker being chief among them. I've chosen the name "Wonder Woman" as a blanket title, encompassing all of my magnificent traits succinctly under one phrase, ie., "I wonder how she ever gets anything done," and "I wonder how she ever survived this long," etc.
posted by Cas at 9:29 AM
2 Comments:
OMG!!! YOU ARE KILLING ME. SO I suppose you are referring to my marathon cleaning spree. Okay, clean is an understatement.
Destroy and rebuild. 11 days of hell has made a beautiful house. I cannot believe it is the same house. Wow... people would not even recongnize the house.
And you are the white rabbit. I'm late, I'm late....
Johnny Appleseed... the ability to plant a small seed and have the patience to watch it grow into a huge tree and bare fruit.
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