Taking Action

I'm not sure what's happening. Either I've gotten bolder in my actions, or I have gone completely insane. Whichever one though, I'm okay with it. At least it makes life interesting. Earlier this week, I saw a press release at work on this charity fundraiser the El Paso Fire Department does every year. Firefighters stand at busy intersections holding out their rubber boots, and drivers can simply drop the donations in them. To my shock and surprise, I found a very cute guy with his boot standing right next to my car at the red light. I smiled and dropped in a bill, still bewildered as to how I actually encountered an attractive male.
After driving off, I was regretting my lack of action. So what do I do? Call up MP, of course! She ordered me to "do something about it" and armed me with a good pep talk. So I went back to that corner and parked at a nearby video store. Since my dude in question was walking in and out of moving traffic, I approached another firefighter that was taking a break - asked him what the guys name was - then gave him my business card to give to John (the firefighter). Perhaps he'll make use of the digits and call me. Maybe he won't. Either way, it was a good step for me to be bold! Although I don't believe that should excuse guys from being real men, I was reminded by MP that we can help make our own destiny. It feels great not to have the "what if's" lingering in the back of my mind. Too often we encounter strangers that we don't talk to, and probably won't see again unless we create an opportunity. We won't meet people by sitting home alone watching Friends reruns, but by putting outselves out there and living life to the fullest. So that's what I'm doing!