Quirky

This week I met with my PCP to digest the notes from the neurosurgeon.  He was great in walking me through the recommendations and assuring me that these were my best options.  He also advised me to take my time in getting the surgery and to get myself into the best physical, mental, and emotional shape that I can before it.  So I made my spreadsheet of all of my appointments and health to do's and tackled the easiest one first...an eye exam.

I walked in to a new to me eye doctor and as I told the receptionist I had a 9 o'clock, the eye doctor popped out of an office and boomed "It's the legendary Heather -----!"  It was unexpected and quirky, and while I didn't have any anxiety about the appointment it made me laugh and loosen up.  As I continued to work with the receptionist I realized it was Friday the 13th and she preceded to tell me about theatres where you could watch the movie for free and her love of movies (especially Avatar).  Again unexpected and quirky, but both interactions charmed me and made me happy.  

It made me want to be the quirky person in someone's day (I realize I may be that person already for different reasons).  To talk to a stranger and say something unexpected and kind or silly.  You never know it could be that little nudge to help someone cross the line from a bad day to an okay day or an okay day to a good day.