I've six days left on Stage Two, and the past few nights I've been completely wiped out come morning. I'm inclined to believe that this means some part of Stage Two's script has finally overcome some amount of resistance, or is about to do so.
Last night my brother was in town, so we had dinner at my parents' place. I found myself really impatient with my father and brother when they were too caught up in their discussion to get things moved to the table so we could eat. Carrying a baby in one arm, I started just doing things myself, like moving the glass serving dish to the table one-handed. My dad took the hint and started helping. My brother sat down and waited for dinner to come to him.
It was interesting how I was seeing my brother differently. He has a very competitive, alpha attitude. He's very successful, a natural leader, and charismatic. Last night, I was less tolerant of his braggadocio, and I cut him off a few times when he was touting his successes. I foresee a very interesting year ahead where our relationship transforms, and it will be for the better. My brother and I love each other very much, and we'll adjust to the new paradigm.
UPDATE:
This morning, I ran into a woman in my office who I've seen many times before. There's never been any interaction beyond a head nod. She hasn't even given me a courtesy smile. I walked into the break room to make some green tea, and her back is to me. She turns around to see who entered, and I lift my chin to her. She responds, "Heeeeey" in that drawn out way that usually means, "Hey there, handsome."
She walked out, and two seconds later comes back to get her stuff from the microwave: she had forgotten it. She stayed longer than she needed to, cleaning up crumbs from the counter while I finished getting my tea. I left when I'd finished what I was doing.
I physically categorize her as attractive-but-not-my-type. She's very short, very petite, and has short spiky hair, with exotic features. Some of the guys around here are gaga for her.
Awww yeah! It would seem that my alpha attitude and presence is starting to appear.
Last night my brother was in town, so we had dinner at my parents' place. I found myself really impatient with my father and brother when they were too caught up in their discussion to get things moved to the table so we could eat. Carrying a baby in one arm, I started just doing things myself, like moving the glass serving dish to the table one-handed. My dad took the hint and started helping. My brother sat down and waited for dinner to come to him.
It was interesting how I was seeing my brother differently. He has a very competitive, alpha attitude. He's very successful, a natural leader, and charismatic. Last night, I was less tolerant of his braggadocio, and I cut him off a few times when he was touting his successes. I foresee a very interesting year ahead where our relationship transforms, and it will be for the better. My brother and I love each other very much, and we'll adjust to the new paradigm.
UPDATE:
This morning, I ran into a woman in my office who I've seen many times before. There's never been any interaction beyond a head nod. She hasn't even given me a courtesy smile. I walked into the break room to make some green tea, and her back is to me. She turns around to see who entered, and I lift my chin to her. She responds, "Heeeeey" in that drawn out way that usually means, "Hey there, handsome."
She walked out, and two seconds later comes back to get her stuff from the microwave: she had forgotten it. She stayed longer than she needed to, cleaning up crumbs from the counter while I finished getting my tea. I left when I'd finished what I was doing.
I physically categorize her as attractive-but-not-my-type. She's very short, very petite, and has short spiky hair, with exotic features. Some of the guys around here are gaga for her.
Awww yeah! It would seem that my alpha attitude and presence is starting to appear.
Fear is a liar.
There is nothing noble in being superior to your fellow man; true nobility is being superior to your former self. -- Ernest Hemingway
There is nothing noble in being superior to your fellow man; true nobility is being superior to your former self. -- Ernest Hemingway
