Have you ever had someone say, “I don’t know why, but when I
saw this, I immediately thought of you,” as they were giving you a gift?
I used to have that happen frequently with books. People saw
one that seemed interesting and they would pass along the information. It was a
logical progression, given my non-stop talking about stories.
Recently, however, there has been a shift. I was given gifts
by two different friends, one around my birthday, one a couple days ago. The
first gift was a candle. The second was a salt and pepper shaker set.
They were both shaped as gnomes.
I was told by both friends that something about the gnomes
just made them think of me. Now, I wish I could say I had a propensity for
donning lustrous white beards and wearing pointed hats, but beards are itchy
and, much to my constant sorrow, I just don’t look good in hats.
So, I’m not entirely sure what it is about these little guys
that have people picturing me, but let me tell you, I’m a fan.
I am now the proud owner of a burgeoning gnome collection
that I did not set out to start. It’s both cool and weird (the two words I
would most like used to describe my life). And to know that in a word
association game, if my friends were given “gnomes” their go-to would be
“Kelly” --- well that’s even better.
All pictures of me in my various gnome-y disguises.
(Except for the dog in lederhosen. Total photo bomb.)
I assume it’s only a matter of time before I’m recruited by
Travelocity.
What weird things make your loved ones think of you?
Gnomes are cool. If I ever get a garden I am getting some to live in there with the fairies.
ReplyDeleteI don't think anything makes my friends think of me. At least, I've never had anyone say as much.
It's only a matter of time...
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