the good kind

today was crazy busy- the kind of busy where i missed my lunch break and was running around frantically. . . the kind of day that makes the day pass by ever so quickly.

even better, i generally had only nice clients today.

that's the best.

mrs j had called a week ago asking me about prices of items on a registry. she stopped by the store today and we were able to order the merchandise for her. afterwards, she sat and chatted with me. turns out the gift is for one of her best friend's daughter who was 40 and getting married for the first time. the woman was a new yorker, had a great career going, attractive and vibrant woman but had never found the right partner. unexpectedly, while vacationing on a cruise in the mediterranean, she met her fiancee. he was middle aged and had also never been married. lovely story.

over the next fifteen minutes, mrs j and i discussed how difficult it is for "young people" these days have such a hard time meeting one another, her son's continuing bacehlorhood, and etc. she asked me about my status and what i thought about finding a partner. as i spoke with mrs j, i was reminded how enjoyable my job can be. connecting with someone and having them open up to a perfect stranger.