What A Woman!!!
Last night I met a most extraordinary woman. When she entered the room, she caught my attention like nothing before and I daresay that she had that effect on more than just me.And believe me; it had nothing to do with her dress code . We purposely hold these meetings as early as possible. She arrived in the uniform worn by the admin staff of a nearby hospital, but she looked as fresh as if she just stepped out a shower; certainly not like somebody who had just worked an eight hour shift.
It was our monthly neighborhood watch meeting and in the absence of my brother-in-law who is in hospital recovering after surgery, I acted as host. She was the only stranger in the room. I sauntered across to introduce myself and quickly learned that they have just moved into the neighborhood a few days earlier.
I’d say about fifty, light brown hair starting to gray slightly, not exactly the prettiest woman around, though far from ugly. Maybe a centimeter taller than yours truly but take away the high heeled shoes and she’d be what I consider the perfect length. She was about seven or eight kilos heavier than what I would have liked. To put it in a nutshell, nothing out of the ordinary and another woman just like her would not have gotten a second look.
But boy, did she radiate an aura. Her presence filled the room. And only then I noticed the man dangling by her side.
She continued to impress me during the meeting. The few questions that she asked were concise and to the point. And though she spoke softly, she could be heard by all. Her voice was probably her greatest asset, next to that aura I spoke about.
Afterwards I realized that, other than greeting, her husband did not open his mouth once during the entire evening, so it is pretty clear to me who’s the boss in that household, but what is it that makes an ordinary woman into something so extraordinary, even before she had opened her mouth?
Hurray!! It is Friday! Enjoy the weekend.
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I don't know if I understand you on this one. Could you rephrase it,please.
I suppose you talk from experience
I fail to see how experience can relate to imagination, unless of course if you have reached the stage where you can no linger distinguish between imagination and reality. A telltale, I understand, of advanced schizophrenia.
Some people do that that elusive 'it' factor.
They are rare, but once you have met one, you never forget it.
I met one man like that too once.
On first sight he was nothing much to look at.
But later that night I was sitting outside and he came and joined me, I swear the man could see right through to my soul. He was the most quietly charismatic person I have ever met in my life
Yep, that is what it was. Charisma!
But I did not want to use the word because every real charismatic person I have met were loud. Not this one. She was quiet and yet not a mouse. She radiated energy even while sitting with a closed mouth. And when she spoke, everybody listened.
By understanding you must be experiencing it
Those are the imposters.
Laughing at your own jokes could be another sign but then I suppose small things amuse small minds.
Great feeling reading it!
I especially like those women who can impress me with their mouth shut!
No, I'm not in love with her at all. Just very impressed. Besides, she is married and that is holy grounds to me.
And at the present I don't have time to entertain any such thoughts. I am in a relationship that is nearing its end and I'm working hard for it to have a peaceful ending.
There is nothing wrong with the flame. The little time we spend together is gold.
Our lifestyles are not compatible. We have both realized it right at the beginning and have discussed it often, but we keep hanging on while the writing is on the wall. It is just a matter of who's going to take that final step. I think we're both waiting for the other.
Opps! So that other comment was not for me?! i guess I have a guilty conscience!
You have a good day too.
I think than comment was clearly addressed.
Guilty conscience? Why? or maybe forgetting who you are while posting?
I agree with Molly. It's charisma. And yes, truly charismatic people do not need to be loud.
even if it takes a little longer to finish it.
It's hard to stay silent with such a BIG feeling.
Yes, it is just a matter of waiting for something better, but in the meanwhile we're enjoying it while it lasts.
I tend to agree as well, but why are some so loud esp when it is not needed. Would it be because the don't realize that the don't need a big display?
But I have never heard you!
We did different things then.
That is why it is so important for me to part as friends. She'd make a good friend even if we cannot be lovers after parting.
I talk loudly and I laugh even louder!!
My kids would be and wish they are
You are fab just the way you are
Were you that silly too?
I did that silly thing quite a few times. It ruined my allowance but I was awarded with a telephone number half the time.
Uhmmmm......I hope you're right. Was just telling NiceGuy my concern when we finally get to meet in January.
He makes me laugh all the time when we Skype. Told him that he must stop cracking jokes when we are together in real coz I tend to laugh very very loud and will snort in the process