I have decided that the old addage, smiles are contagious, is actually true. I have discovered, by careful observation, that if you smile at someone, you are likely to get a smile back. Even if that person is in a particularly cranky mood. Ridiculous grins work particularly well in this situation. I also find it's difficult to be angry with a ridiculous grin on your face. I discovered this just today at work. I was working with, lets call her Crazy Jane, and she drives me insane. She's like a little buzzing mosquito that can't sit still for more than 5 seconds without annoying you. And despite her small stature, she may just be the loudest person in the lab. Carzy Jane is particularly difficult to work with when she thinks it's a busy day. Let's just say she doesn't handle stress well.
Anyways, I whipped out the "I'm a nut job" grin, and it seemed to make Crazy Jane significantly less annoying. Or maybe it was the spontaneous release of endorphins to my brain. Either way, I have decided that any situation can be made less stressful/bad/unpleasant if you have a maniacal grin on your face, or you're willing to chuckle at the utter ridiculousness of your situation. So cheer up, 'cause it won't seem so bad if everyone around you thinks you're crazy.
And in response to Slacker's mission: mission accepted. I estimate it will take approximately two years for full deployment of said song skills. But it'll be worth it.
"It's not unusual to be loved by anyone..."
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I'm glad you have accepted my mission, otherwise I would have had to beat you into submission ... with a stick.
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