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Tuesday Nov 07, 2006

true or false?

Psychic Says

SETTING: small, Midwestern library circulation desk

CHARACTERS: Staff Member A - passes some of her time moaning about wanting to volunteer overseas. Staff Member B - always patiently listens to moaning staff member A. Lady Patron  - known to all staff members as rather loony lady, but apparently has psychic ability and has been known to be spot on with some predictions for other staff members.

SCENE

Staff Member B - (having spent ten minutes helping Lady Patron) Good luck getting on that game show! See you next week. (turns to her computer and starts processing books again - then, suddenly turns back to Lady Patron) OH. Wait. So, what do you see in her future? (motions towards Staff Member A)

Lady Patron - (turns, contemplates for a moment) She'll be going to Europe for a year. (addressing Staff Member A) You're very homesick, aren't you? Don't worry, though. It'll happen - and quickly - when it does. Something exciting's going to happen soon after you get there. (turns to exit)

Staff Member A - uuummmmm.......(jaw practically dragging the floor)

Lady Patron - (turns back) You going back to your husband?

Staff Member A - uuummm..... no. I'm not married.

Lady Patron - Oh. Not yet. (smiles and exits)

The above story is true. Happened to me last week. 

I'm holding onto it as proof that things are still going to work out. Right now, the guy in NYC is looking for a new placement for me (things fell through with the Y up in Cumbria) but is confident that something will be coming through in the next few days. Will keep you updated on any developments - with the YMCA or the Lady Patron!

Posted by Dana ( 5:25 PM )
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