BE A DUCK!

 

     There are so many ducks I know of. Donald, Daisy and Daffy come to mind or how about a simple thing like "ducking out of the way." Or how about that famous game we played in Preschool called "Duck...Duck...Goose!" All kidding aside, I would like to talk about one thing I find fascinating with ducks. Yes, they quack and yes, they walk funny, and I heard they make great pets. They are a lot of fun to watch at a Duck Pond. I was sad when I lived on Long Island when Stump Pond in Smithtown emptied out because of a terrible rainstorm last August. The mini dam broke, and all the water from the pond emptied into the Nissequogue River. That pond is still empty. All those ducks I used to see swimming in that pond found another hangout. 

     So, what is this thing that I am referring to that is so fascinating about ducks? It's simple. When you pour water on a duck, it rolls right off. Try doing that to your cat, I dare you! 😆 Or how about your dog? Some dogs love getting a bath, but most hate it. The makeup of a duck is so unique. the fact that when you try to pour water on them, it rolls right off. I have thought about this with my own life. No, I don't pour water all over myself at my job and yes, I do take showers. The water doesn't bother the duck, and I have realized in my life I can't let people, situations, comments or rude people get to me. I have to be like the duck and just let it roll right off me. You would think in South Carolina that everyone smiles, has no issues in life and we all hug one another. I have dealt with rude people in every state I have lived in. it's called life. I dealt with a rude lady yesterday who told me I was rude. All I did was place her drink on a counter. Obviously, she was having a bad day and decided to take it out on the New York guy. I could have started a fight with her but for what reason? I decided to let it roll off my back and move on with my day. I decided to be a duck! 🦆 

     I am always amazed at the variety of guests I have met while working at Chick Fil-A. From the sweet old lady to the nasty mean - spirited lady to the young guy with an afro who looks like he belongs in the 1970's to the mom driving a Hummer ordering a diet coke. Or the two gentleman who look like the 2 old guys in the beginning of the Muppet Show who can't hear a word you are saying. People are people and yes, there are many needy people out there. I ask God every single day to help me be a "Light in the Darkness." But I have lately been asking him to help me be "a duck" and not let people ruin my day. So let me conclude by just saying "QUACK QUACK" and I hope you all have a blessed rest of your week!

THANKS FOR READING!