They say you never get a second chance to make a first impression, but some times I think you get a second chance to evaluate a first impression. . .

I’m a snap judger. When I meet people there are times I’ll make an immediate judgement call. It’s not usually fair or based on logic or anything else, I just get a “feeling” about someone and instantly I know I’m going to be friends with them or that I’ll NEVER be friends with them.

Am I always right? Heck no. In fact, there have been times I’ve been completely wrong. For example one time I met an author–a famous author–and I thought she was very stand-offish and so me, being the insecure twit I am, thought she was stuck up and I thought all sorts of nasty thoughts like “I hope if I ever get that famous I don’t act like that.”

Well, it turns out I was 100% wrong. She turned out to be one of the nicest people I’ve ever met and I’m so glad I kept my mouth shut. She was very kind to me and I came to find out, somewhat shy. Did I feel like an idiot for thinking the wrong thing of her? You bet I did.

Has it stopped me, probably not.
I am trying though, honestly. I’m trying to be more like my friend Beth Ciotta. I don’t think I’ve ever heard her say a bad word about anyone. She is truly a kind person who always looks at the good in people.

I’m not quite there yet, but I’m trying to withold judgement longer at least.

We’ll see how long it lasts, hahahahahaha

Ari

Happy Thanksgiving to all of you!!!

It’s snowing here in Connecticut which makes travel tricky so all y’all be careful. Have a wonderful holiday filled with friends, family, fun, and most of all FOOD!!!!

I give thanks for all my many blessings, but most of all for the blessings of family and friends who have supported me through so many trials. Thanks all of you for being here for me in good times and bad.

Ari