So I had a lovely sentimental email all written in my head today. Lots of people I know are going through serious, sad and scary stuff. As a result of this and of my own dissatisfaction, I am feeling quite a tenseness in my throat and chest. I think that this means that I am not expressing how I am feeling properly. (All of my emotions get stuck in my digestive system, whether that be my stomach or my throat.) So I had a deep think about what I wanted to say and I decided I would write it when I got home tonight.
But then things changed.
All day today I have had ridiculous songs in my head. It began with an irate customer giving me grief. Usually I can remain calm as I 'fix it.' Today I was getting frustrated and out of nowhere I heard the chorus of an old song fill my head. As the man walked away I distinctly heard, "May the bird of paradise fly up your nose!"
Now usually I try very hard to make sure I have positive feelings for people. Most of the time at work I can find the calm center of a situation and use that to diffuse it. But today I was on the edge. I could feel my tenseness growing. But then there it was. A voice in my head. It saved my day and the unexpected ridiculousness of it made me grin from ear to ear.
So I cannot fix your problems or heal your sadness, but I can tell you what helped me a little today. When someone bothers you or angers you or frustrates you, try smiling at them and letting your eyes sparkle a little. Silently wish them well and then sing a little ditty at them in your head. It goes like this: "May the bird of paradise fly up your nose!"
I guarantee you'll feel better.
(May the Bird of Paradise Fly Up Your Nose) - Lyrics
... and I'll write my sentimental post very soon, I promise.
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18 comments:
I'll remember that song :)
XO
Megg,
Thanks. ;-)
rel
oh you are so adorable sweetie
sending you love
this so made me giggle ~ i needed a giggle today, thank you!
I was taking a sip of water when I read the end of this post and well let's just say that my desk is a bit wet now. Thanks for the laugh and for reminding me that is is okay to verbalize those thoughts that are in my head sometimes!
This is great! I need a trick like this to keep under my hat for tensions that I've had lately. THANK YOU! :)
ha! i love it! i used to have several piercings in my face and a couple of spikes in my ears. i, um, looked a little weird to some of the conservative old people that would come into the small town flower shop that i worked at. i used to make a game out of getting them to like me by the time they left the store. i never really did it on purpose...it was just something i did.
your little song though...oh, there were some days i REALLY would have liked to try that out! :)-
You had me at "All of my emotions get stuck in my digestive system ..."
true true true. I'll keep the bird in hand, thanks!
You are gorgeous.
I wonder if there is any chance of a bird of paradise actually flying up the nose of death, warlords and arms producers?
We should have a quiet word with that bird.
xx
oh, god. where does that song come from? that is tooo funny.
:)
thank you for making me SMILE.
Hi Megg! I am settling in to pour over your blog but wanted to tell you I totally remember that song! Too funny. Thanks for the laugh. xoxo
LOL! I love it. I am going to remember this when I need it...But I might change the ending. 'cause that's just how I roll. ;)
:)
HA! That sounded so familar and then I realized that I was recalling the "Irish" version, which less politely (but more satisfyingly) declares the bird fly "up your arse!"
What a great post!!!
I am very late to reading this, but it still applies...and it make me smile big!!!
xoxoxo
This is just what I've been needing!! Thanks So Much!!
Ha ha - my Dad used to sing that song!
Great Post!! Absolutely amazing.
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