He looked so innocent.

Friday I attended a party.

• At a friend’s.
• My first time there.
• A lovely home.

They found me immediately.

• Sweet and innocent looking.
• Beautiful eyes.
• Fluffy fur.

I moaned inside my head.

• Why TWO cats?
• I didn’t bring my allergy pills.
• Perhaps they would stay away?

It was not my lucky night.

• One cat decided to be my new best friend.
• Every time I turned around.
• He was there.

I gave him the cold shoulder.

• It didn’t work.
• He was obsessed.
• Wanted to get close and personal.

I left around 11 PM.

• My head buzzing.
• From cat dander.
• Not cocktails.

By the time I got home, I could barely breathe.

• Downed the drugs.
• Tried to stay calm.
• Was totally frustrated.

I knew better.

• I should have had allergy pills on me.
• This didn’t have to happen.
• And won’t next time I’m there.

Makes me think of chapter leaders…how do you stay prepared to do what you know you should do - when you need to do it?

Originally posted @ Cynthia D'Amour on Leadership and Life