I don't know where September went. I had planned on savoring the smells of the start of Fall, sniff boquets of sharpened pencils, etc. But somehow this month has gotten away from me and I'm swiftly heading into October - though an apple picking trip is scheduled.
Anyway, in the hectic pace of everything - I've been ordering in. It's horrible, I've gained 5 lbs as a result, I keep telling myself it's the salt, but I know it's more about stress, stress eating, and never seeing daylight.
Today I ordered in again - steamed veggies and chicken - and of course my favorite part is the fortune cookie. A bit of sugar to keep my spirits up and a little "hey, your life will be fantastic" note inside.
I admit it. I am a saver of the fortune cookie message. I save fortune cookie messages and movie ticket stubs. Why, I don't know. I'm sure there is some archival expectation of leaving such wonderful things to my grandchildren, maybe to see if the fortunes come true, and if not, so I can tell them about all the movies I saw.
Here is the fortune for today: Stop searching forever, happiness is just next to you.
Now, had I been out to lunch with a dashing young professional, this would have made me giddy inside ... but alas, I was sitting at my desk, in my paper palace. Where I am right now. I was a little bummed. And then the receptionist stopped by my desk, saw the slip of paper and sad "Mag! That's me! I'm your happiness!". She is a little ball of sunshine.
I decided to pull out all the fortunes from the container I throw them in in my drawer. This is what we have:
People find it difficult to resist your persuasive manner. (It's so true)
You will be fortunate in everything you put your hands to.
You display the wonderful traits of charm and courtesy. (What a lovely thing to say)
What's vice today may be virtue tomorrow.
You will take a chance in something in the near future. (perhaps open my own business for once!)
Time is the wisest counselor.
You are capable, competent, creative, careful. Prove it.
Strike iron while hot. (still waiting ... it's at luke warm)
You believe in the goodness of mankind.
Many receive advice, only the wise profit by it.
You display the wonderful traits of charm and courtesy (twice, it must be true!)
Sing and rejoice, fortune is smiling on you.
You will be showered with good luck.
Your mentality is alert, practical and analytical.
Your dearest wish will come true. (if my grandchildren get to read this one, then it will be true)
The best prophet of the future is the past.
Life to you is a dashing and bold adventure.
You will win success in whatever calling you adopt.
Avert misunderstanding by calm, poise, and balance.
You never hesitate to tackle the most difficult problems.
So here's to the future and whatever it brings.
