Our friend Rich made a comment about wanting to get into a blog post. So this short entry is all about the power of asking for what you want. A lot of people don't bother, or are too scared to ask for things. For help. For advice. For emotional...stuff. For money. Whatever. If you want or need something and someone else either has it or can help you in your pursuit, ask them. More than likely they'll say yes. But only if you open your mouth.
People, at least the people worth knowing, are inherently good, I think, and are willing to do more than most other people give them credit for, as long as they know what you need. Life is far more enjoyable if you start with the premise that other people are there to help you, and you for them. Then life is just one big back scratch.
Rich also asked us not to mention his chronic flatulence and almost primate-like toes. The lesson here is that asking is the first step toward getting what you want...but it's not a guarantee.
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Thursday, April 9, 2009
Sunday, March 22, 2009
Game Night
If you remember from my January 10th post, "Jason Geeks Out, Part 1: An Odyssey of Unrequited Love in Cardboard and Plastic", I love board games, but lament the fact that I can't find other people to play them with.
Well...(Survivors', "The Search is Over" swells and a montage of slow-motion smiles and laughter from last night's game night begins) I think I've finally found a good group of people. And Kate's totally into it, too, which makes it perfect.
Social games like Taboo and Apples to Apples are such a great way to grease the wheels of meeting new people. You can be as competitive as you like without having to keep score. If someone screws up a rule or takes an unfair advantage, who cares? Why stress about it. It's all about having fun, not winning.
It was a great time, one that you too can enjoy in the comfort of your own homes. In this economy, staying home and socializing makes much more sense that going out. So grab some snacks (I originally had "snakes" inadvertently, which would make for a very different kind of evening) some friends and a few board games and have a good time on the cheap.
Here's a great site to discover and purchase new games:
http://www.funagain.com
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