So, I had Chinese food the other day, and it gave me an idea. I looked at the fortune I got, and decided to track them, just for fun, so I’ll try and keep up this stream-of-consciousness type thing as I have more come my way.
5/10/2011
"You are broad minded and socially active."
Disregarding the ambiguous grammar of that line (Do I think about broads a lot? Well, I’m not from the 40’s, so not so much.) I have to admit I’m not as broad-minded as I’d like to be. I’m rather stuck in my set of opinions, and as I have a long record of being right about things, I tend to stick by that, despite the fact I also have a good record of being wrong, as well. When I am wrong, once I’m convinced, I will accept that, and change my mind, opinion, or what-have-you to match the truth of the matter. I have been trying to open my mind and learn new things lately, but it’s a struggle, I have to admit.
As for "Socially Active"? Well, for a hermit, I’m downright gregarious, but for a butterfly, I might as well still be in my cocoon. Something I’m also working on.
So, ending analysis, this slip of paper missed the mark pretty broadly.
5/11/2011
"You will take a chance in something in near future."
Again, I’m compelled to point out the less than stellar grammar. ("Use your articles!!!!") However, I am indeed going to take a chance, very soon. Just bought a car, and that was a huge deal, just for what it was, and next week, I have to fly down to NY to pick it up. I haven’t been flying in over a decade, and I haven’t even traveled in a couple years, not since my last car just gave up the ghost. (My fault, totally. Scheduled maintenance is NOT optional. Who knew?) I had to find the right flights, the right connections, and then trains and trolleys to get there. It’s a mess of details, and schedules, workarounds, and adventure that I’ve been avoiding for the last few forevers, so this is kind of exciting.
"You Will Always Be Successful in Your Professional Career"
Hmmmm, considering I don’t have, nor have had for 2 years, gainful, not to mention professional employment, this one is really stretching credibility.
5/21/11
"Simplicity and clarity should be the theme in your dress"
Uhh, well, ignoring the obvious pun there, I just have to say that I don’t think I COULD get more simplistic in my dress without going nude. Typically it’s just T-shirt, jeans, socks, sneaks, underwear, a watch, Livestrong bracelet and glasses. I COULD do without the wrist items, but I like my watch, and the yellow bracelet is elegantly simple on its own.
So, I’d say this "fortune" missed it’s mark. However, I now know how to pronounce watermelon in Chinese, so it wasn’t a total loss.