This was the response I got:
Bakery Clerk: *DEER IN THE HEADLIGHTS STRESS LOOK* "We can't do that."
Me: "What do you mean? You decorate cakes every day."
Bakery Clerk: "We can't decorate donuts."
Me: "Can't you think outside of the box here for me?"
Bakery Clerk: " Still with a stunned look on her face...we CAN'T do that" *Shaking her head*
Really? You CAN'T do that? Prime example of a Can't do attitude.
Yesterday I read in the paper about a local elementary that is apart of a program called 'No Excuses University'. The idea is that the kids get invested in the idea of going to college and own it. And that no excuse from them is legitimate to not reach their educational goals.
This combined with the can't do attitude of the poor bakery clerk got me thinking. What things am I using the 'CAN'T DO Attitude' on. Embarrassingly, I could come up with 3 biggies almost immediately...and I have to tell you that was uncomfortable. I'm not sure I'm ready to share my excuseful personal issues--yet. But I am definitely on the path to changing my attitude.
I also thought of the 3 middle school girls I hiked with to the top of Maylin's Peak last week. They were searching for excuses...any...every excuse not to make it to the top. I encouraged, cajoled, supported, helped them all the way...up on top they slumped in a heap without even looking at the view (You can see the picture in my header). I noticed they had still not moved when it was time to go so I told them they HAD to come see the view or I would not let them go back down. With much encouragement I lured them to the overlook and was thrilled when the first word out of their mouths was an awed, 'WOW!'
Score one for a Can DO attitude.
9 comments:
Hey, I was once employed at a bakery, and trust me, donuts CANNOT be decorated.
Just kidding.
You should have double dog dared her!
Spill it. We can fix our terrible attitudes together. :)
Brenda-WhatEHHHVVVVVVER LOL
Jana: I should have jumped straight to the triple dog dare.
Marni: Ok if I spill you have to spill.
1. scripture reading/personal and family
2. Laundry--enough said
3. Not gorging myself on Halloween candy
The donut story reminds me of the "Cake Wrecks" blog. I'm sure someone out there CAN decorate donuts - it just may not turn out like you think ;)
I want to gorge myself on Halloween candy - but, since we never get trick or treaters, I don't even buy the candy as a tempation . . . but I am severley tempted every time I go to the store.
I cannot believe the bakery lady wouldn't bend!
P.S. Bring your donuts over here. I bought this really awesome cake decorating set from... somewhere. Huh, guess I forgot. Anyway, we can mix up some frosting and go crazy. We CAN DO it!
Can't:
*manage my children
*keep my house clean
*read more than 5 minutes a day though I desparately want to
Want me to keep going? It's been one of those days.
sharon: Good point they would probably spell Savanna wrong anyway.
Amanda: I was thinking of double dog daring them when I pick them up maybe I'll have a new bakery ladey.
Marni: Dang it better have been through Ram Kitchen and I guess I better step up and rock it myself. Just didn't want the mess.
Thanks for spilling. ;)
Can't:
* stay on target.
* use my nice voice when I'm tired.
* scrub Dave's bathroom.
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