It started a few weeks after I took my new job at Dillard's as an Assistant Buyer - the hours were long, the work unfamiliar and I was frustrated because I wasn't catching on right away - I thought, will this job make me happy? What does make me happy?
Around this time I was at the airport, grabbing some food before boarding a flight, "two tacos please", I said to the cashier at the takeout taco shop, "it's going to be about 10 minutes", he responded. 10 minutes, hmmmm...I was starving and had a long trip ahead of me, my hatred of waiting momentarily subsiding, "ok thanks, I'll wait right over here". I sat down next to a woman, mid-40's, dark hair, whom I did not have the intention to talking to, being the semi-antisocial being that I am, but before I knew it she started up a conversation. Turns out she was in town taking her son on tours of college campuses, my having a degree from ASU came up, and we actually hit it off and had a great conversation, which doesn't happen that often. She told me that her son was also considering his father's alma matter, to which I replied, "I'm sure he's happy to hear that". Seconds later I looked up and saw tears well up in her eyes, "he actually passed away". Wow did I feel like a horrible person. "I'm sorry, it was just a couple months ago", she said, looking down at her wedding band she was still wearing, "it's crazy too because he did everything right", now more tears building up, "he ate right, exercised, he was all about health". She went on to tell me he had cancer. I wanted to reach over and hug her and cry with her, my eyes welled up too, and I felt so horrible for saying anything - I could tell this was so incredibly painful for her. I did my best to soothe her, but knew nothing could take that pain away. My tacos were ready minutes later and I gave her a hug and said goodbye - it amazed me that such a nice person could be dealing with something so horrible.
This woman, who's name I don't even know, really had an impact on me. She made me realize that, though we say it all the time, life really is too short. You never know when your time will come, and when it does, can you say that you lived a happy life? That you lived to the fullest?
I was inspired to remember what really makes me happy, those great little moments that make all the not-so-good ones worth it, so I made the list above. I hope it inspires you to think of what truly makes you happy, to do more of it and not to sweat the small stuff. I've also started making a bucket list, but I'll have to share it later - it's a work in progress!
You've only got one life, so make the best of every moment!
Hello, my name is Carly and I have an interview for a corporate foortwer retail planner/buyer at the dillards corporate in gilbert, az. I have been searching for a couple of days about how it might be to work in that part of the business as well as this company. I was wondering if you might be able to let me know about your position, I found your blog on google since it pulled up with everything else and thought you might be able to help. Please email me at cjean1485@gmail.com.
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for your time! :)