This is the shortest and least important item I've posted on Another Jane Pratt Thing to date! We'll be back tomorrow with our more deep and meaningful content.
These are the friends you keep forever and ever. If your friend won't tell you there's food in your teeth, toilet paper on your shoe, or the butt-ugliest pants on your ass, how can you trust them to tell you the hard stuff like you're being kinda *unty and should maybe chill the eff out????
Exactly!!! The hardest thing for me is telling a friend they're being *unty - although I actually don't remember doing that but what I definitely do remember is hearing from a friend that I was being one. It's happened a few times, including with the one I'm talking about here, and it's so impactful (and then memorable) in a good important way.
Something I appreciate about being on the spectrum is having a very direct, honest communication style. It’s not for everyone! Some people need more coddling. But those who appreciate it (like me) appreciate it very much. Good to know you are one of those people. 🤝
On a related note, having an eye that is extremely detail-oriented (hyperfocus) is another positive feature of neurodivergence and, having said that, I saw the food right away!!! 🔍👀
PS: Cougar Town forever! I used to own the whole series on DVD and watched repeatedly. She’s hilarious! 🤣
You saw the food right away!!!! First place and everything!
I've never thought about what it meant but those games where you spot the differences are always totally boring to me because I can see them all instantaneously. I've never been tested, but that's really really interesting to think about.
And I love everything else you said here too. Thank you!!
Jane, I’ll also say that the two success tips I used to give people when they onboarded to my team, 1. Say I don’t know when you don’t know, 2. Tell me when I have shit in my teeth.
You are a GENIUS and a LEADER clearly. And please hang out with me anytime – especially when we're eating.
PS I have been told since I was in school that one of my strongest assets was the ability to say I don't know when I don't know. It does feel very freeing to do that also and empowering. Thank you!
Looks like a great group. How many are as much fun as you?
Well, that's a high bar! Just kidding, they are all the most fun. And thank you so much for saying that! So sweet.
These are the friends you keep forever and ever. If your friend won't tell you there's food in your teeth, toilet paper on your shoe, or the butt-ugliest pants on your ass, how can you trust them to tell you the hard stuff like you're being kinda *unty and should maybe chill the eff out????
Exactly!!! The hardest thing for me is telling a friend they're being *unty - although I actually don't remember doing that but what I definitely do remember is hearing from a friend that I was being one. It's happened a few times, including with the one I'm talking about here, and it's so impactful (and then memorable) in a good important way.
Something I appreciate about being on the spectrum is having a very direct, honest communication style. It’s not for everyone! Some people need more coddling. But those who appreciate it (like me) appreciate it very much. Good to know you are one of those people. 🤝
On a related note, having an eye that is extremely detail-oriented (hyperfocus) is another positive feature of neurodivergence and, having said that, I saw the food right away!!! 🔍👀
PS: Cougar Town forever! I used to own the whole series on DVD and watched repeatedly. She’s hilarious! 🤣
You saw the food right away!!!! First place and everything!
I've never thought about what it meant but those games where you spot the differences are always totally boring to me because I can see them all instantaneously. I've never been tested, but that's really really interesting to think about.
And I love everything else you said here too. Thank you!!
Jane, I’ll also say that the two success tips I used to give people when they onboarded to my team, 1. Say I don’t know when you don’t know, 2. Tell me when I have shit in my teeth.
You are a GENIUS and a LEADER clearly. And please hang out with me anytime – especially when we're eating.
PS I have been told since I was in school that one of my strongest assets was the ability to say I don't know when I don't know. It does feel very freeing to do that also and empowering. Thank you!