Notice

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This week's one-word prompt is: Notice

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My thoughts on the word "Notice" actually blend very well with the theme of giving thanks.  

First of all - who doesn't like being noticed?  I recognize that people differ in the way they prefer to receive recognition.  Some like some fanfare.  Some like a wordless pat on the back.  But we all like to be noticed in one way or another.

I am trying to become more aware of things people do that I am grateful for, and consciously and verbally acknowledge my gratitude toward them.  I especially try to do this with Mike (secret's out, Mike, now you know).  I think about how much I love it when Mike notices something I've done, so I figure if he filled up the car with gas while he was running errands, he would probably love it if I noticed and told him thank you (am I right, Mike?).  

Of course, we all notice when people don't do something.  Like if someone doesn't do the dishes or doesn't take out the trash.  When I was in high school, I remember thinking to myself "[they] Don't notice if you Do, Do notice if you Don't."  This is so true.  Homework.  Cleaning.  Brushing your teeth.  Putting on makeup.  So I want to focus more on "noticing if they Do" and complimenting people for whatever it is they've done.

Unrelated: I want to say thanks as well to those of you who read my blog.  Thanks for noticing me!  

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