Karma Check! Owww...Something just bit me in the butt!
Some of you may recall that about a year ago I was at a certain meeting of similar people in similar jobs. One of the people in my "tribe" was made into "That guy". It was bad. Not only because he was set up to be "That Guy", but because he allowed himself to become that guy. It was work related, so even then I kept the names to myself to protect feelings and friendships.
One year later...
Walking down some stairs a guy says, "Hi Woody!" quick banter, I didn't recongize him and I knew he was messing with me, so I was going to counter with something hip and edgy like, "Hey! I almost didn't recognize you with your cloths on." (In most cases this is an excellent counter to the mysterious greeting.) The moment passed, we both turned the corner and that was that.
Later, standing in a snack line, a complete stranger looks across the bacon wrapped scallops and says, "Woody, great to see you! I love your blog."
Crap. Crap for crap! I don't know how it happened or why it happened, but if you google the meeting of similar people in similar jobs the first hit just happens to be my recount of "The Story of That Guy".
Hi Wally! Hi Guys! Careful what you say folks, it has a way of comming back to bite you in the hind parts. Even when you aren't wrong.
I don't know what's worse actually, not knowing if I should feel guilty about the original post, or feeling like I am the victim of "That Guy" karma. Its all about not being "That Guy".
