Random banter

Im not sure if I would say I make it a goal each day, but I genuinely make an effort to make an impact daily on people that I come across and encounter. I’m not sure where this comes from, but it is something that I feel brings me great joy and in the process will make someone else smile or laugh.

I’m sure you are thinking, what in the world does she mean by this and how does one set out to make a personal impact daily. That’s a darned good question and I think part of it is a mindset! What kind of energy am I going to put out or want to give out to others (strangers and loved ones), and how is my energy going to effect them.

First off, let me say. I am a massive personality and I am a lot to take. I am very aware of that and always have been. Not to mention I believe I perhaps become more overwhelming and “big” as I’ve aged and probably gained confidence. I HAVE to be aware of my massive presence around people because I am a lot! And those of you who are reading this that spend much time with me are laughing and shaking your head saying, “yup! She’s a lot!”

So knowing that, I try very hard to be aware of my large presence and how it effects people. Some people I can literally say “hi!!!” And smile and I make their head spin and they are spitting fire. I trigger people. I also have an odd talent of triggering people the other way. I swear it is my magic glasses that make people find me (fill in the blank) but cute how I can also elicit that reactions often in adorable and funny ways.

So I must mention because of aforementioned issues at both extremes taken into consideration, when I try and make people’s days or pay attention to someone it is a tricky line! I think that’s why I really like to talk to old people at the casino. My favorite is 70 and older and white or black man or woman it doesn’t matter. If I can create a banter with you I try my darnedest.

Now when I say create a banter I don’t want to know about people’s kids! I’m meaning quick convos or quips of humor that can make someone enjoy talking with you. Very light hearted talk and it’s amazing who you will meet and what you will learn. The number of times I have an older person say something along the lines of “thank you for being so pleasant and talking to me” is crazy. It feels weird that people have to thank people for being pleasant.

One of my favorite life lessons happened not too long ago, while I was at the casino from an older black woman as she saw me struggling to open the doors to the smoking lounge. All of Hard Rock Casino and Cincinnatti have these clear glass doors with metal handles and somehow I missed the memo of how to know which way to push or pull! This sweet lady saw me doing both ways as I say “I swear! One of these days I’ll I learn how to work the doors!!” and she stopped me and said “darlin’ don’t you know if you’re trying to get out you push if you’re trying to get in you pull!”

And no! I had somehow missed that memo to know that whenever I’m trying to enter a place, I should always pull and when you’re trying to leave, the door will always open out. Brilliant wonderful life lesson just by talking with a random stranger.

I think owning a jeep wrangler is another fun way to be able to create banter with people because when they see it, they’re always wanting to talk especially if they’re a jeep lover plus they might ask what the heck are all the ducks about. And that I can place a fun duck on someone’s car, tied with a little note from me, just makes me happy!!!

I really could go on and on of different ways that I try to do things to be able to interact with other people but I think you get the point of it. It makes my day when I see the number of people following along, and now thanks to my dear friend Monica I believe I have my comments turned on! So whether I know you or new to me, would love for you to sign and comment! ❤️

Until next time,

xoxo

Jenny