Looking for a Sign
It seems like wherever you go these days someone is selling those wooden signs with inspirational quotes painted on them:
- My sister, who is obsessed with her cats, has one that says “My kids are purrfect.”
- She also has “This may be the wine talking, but I love wine.”
- I gave one to my mother-in-law that says “Pardon the mess – my grandchildren are making memories.”
- My other sister has one that says “Be yourself, unless you can be a unicorn, then be a unicorn.”
What do all these signs have in common? They make us smile. Or at least feel like we’re smiling even if it’s not showing.
I decided I needed one for my desk at the office. I happened to come across one while out buying lunch at a café that said “I drink coffee for your protection.” Perfect! (Or, should I say, Purrfect!). I would have preferred “Stay the F*&% away from me until I’ve had my coffee”, but the message is the same.
I still felt like I was missing that one sign that REALLY made me smile... And I’ve needed one more than ever since I’ve been in a bit of a slump this quarter.