The Beginnings - Part 155: THE RIGHT STUFF

“That’s what I like about magic.  It happens when you don’t’ expect it and when you’re not looking at it.”
-as heard in the 2006 film THE MAN OF MY LIFE

The Beginnings – Part 155:  THE RIGHT STUFF

December 5, 1983

I took a solitary walk to the Pot Belli Deli during my lunch hour.   I ate a gourmet sandwich and I decided to choose a San Miguel beer (imported from Manila) to go with it.   It was ice cold, soothing and good.   The only problem was that I wanted to take a nap about half an hour later.
Salima (such a sweetheart) gave me a break at 2:20PM.   This made the latter part of my afternoon go by quickly.  She does watch out for me (as she said).   What a beautiful lady.
I telephoned Tammy during my break and made a suggestion.
“So…how about it…want to go and see that movie called THE RIGHT STUFF tonight?”
She hesitated.
“Or Tuesday night is good.”
“Yes, could we go on Tuesday?”
“Sure.   I’m looking forward to it.”

Once I arrived home I saw two packages for me.   I was so excited.  I opened them and found the two new RUGBY shirts that I had ordered.   After opening my warm fuzzy presents to myself I decided to take a nap.   The phone rang.   It was my dad.
“Why don’t you come over for some tuna?”
“Okay.”
I figured I’d accept his offer.   I was hungry.  After the meal I headed home where I listened to tunes and tried calling the coordinator of the aerobics class on Bay Farm Island.   Every single time I try the number it is busy.   I simply exercised at home while watching an episode of THE EDGE OF NIGHT.

I read some of Leo Buscaglia’s thoughts (in his book LIVING, LOVING and LEARNING) on being open, spontaneous, fun, loving, unpredictable and careful in analyzing others.   One must be especially careful when other people use yourself as loving (as a behavior modifier).    I tried to comprehend this fully. 

We will polish the raw diamond in you.
-as heard in the 2004 film BEFORE THE FALL