Please forgive my tardiness on the Look Up post today. The weekend was a tad rough on me and I’ve been resting. SO last week’s post topic was Give Yourself Credit. Did I do that this week? Why, YES I did and I am so glad you asked! Last week was a blur, work was hectic and my car broke down (yes, again) I was doing well until Wednesday when the car died on me, in traffic. I had a meltdown on the phone with the mechanic, (don’t worry, he’s not the one that “fixed” the car last) The meltdown was so severe that I couldn’t stop laughing at myself from that afternoon until Friday. So, major points go to me for being able to keep a positive attitude and sense of humor about this whole ordeal. Which brings me to this week’s Look Up topic (numero tres):

Ask For Help.

I haven’t been without a car since I was 21. With my weird work situation and newly single status, I really had no idea what I would do without my car. There’s no moolah for a rental since the costly rental fees from the last breakdown (2 weeks ago) tapped me out. My friends and co-workers have been such a great help to me this past week. I didn’t realize how tough it would be for me to ask for help…it was soooo hard for me to look to others. To avoid asking I was even checking bus schedules and cab fares…all too costly for me right now. (sigh) I am very grateful to have these people in my life; a support system I tend to forget about, just because I’m too damned independent sometimes.

This past weekend, while avoiding asking for help a friend asked me, “Well, if the shoe was on the other foot wouldn’t you help me?” My immediate answer was “Yes, I definitely would”. And then it was all clear. I’m not as alone as I think I am.

I can only hope that my car is fixed this week and that the garage doesn’t try to nickel and dime me to death. But until then I am learning to speak up and ask for help when I truly need it and count my blessings along with the super nice people I am blessed to have in my life.

[artwork © Aimee Elizabeth McEwen]