Just Bring A Pepsi

“I did then what I knew how to do. Now that I know better, I do better.” 
― Maya Angelou

For some dumb reason I got in my head that Eleanor Roosevelt said this. Guess what. Wasn't Eleanor. It was Maya. I guess it doesn't matter who said it. It's a good "say". One of those things you tuck away inside and pull out when it's needed.

It has been necessary for me to utilize the wisdom of this quote multiple times in my life. Seems like I have been placed on this earth as the constant student. I always have something to learn.

When we decide to open our hearts to love someone, I find it works best to learn to love them individually. In order to love individually, it is necessary to find out what their version of "I love you" is.  Sometimes it's a note. Sometimes a hug. There are times that call for more drastic measures...a visit, a phone call, dinner, movie, flowers...might be a conversation.

We all have something that makes us go "Aw...I feel so important." Because you are, you know. You ARE important. It's so wonderful to hear it, so in turn, you must not be afraid to say it. And if the conversation is such that the "other guy" isn't getting what you are saying? Well, then you be the one to change how you are communicating your love.

See. Listen. Hear. Feel. You can't go wrong. If you're scared? Say it. If you're lonely? Say it. If you're happy? Say it. If you love someone? Say it. Say it. Say it. Say it.

Tune in to those you love. Communicate your needs and listen to their needs. Write a note. Send a card. Go for a walk. Giggle at dinner. Buy a candy bar. Bring balloons.

Not every moment calls for a dozen roses. In the end, it's the simple things that matter. It's the simple things that make the good and it's the simple things that add up to bad.

As for Me? Just bring me a pepsi. That's MY dozen roses.