Fuzzy,

I told myself I needed to stay away from PC for a while (not post) yesterday but I am breaking that goal for myself for you. You were one of the first people who responded to me when I first posted at PC in May or June 2016 (Mysterious )--your responses are always so kind. You have a vulnerabilty about you and when you see anyone hurting--you are always responsive. I find that extremely likable.

I think my friendly persona may be based on being a bit incompetent but willing to own up to it and laugh at it. This story from where I currently work is a good example. In NFL games, only very small bags can come in unless they are in a clear bag so we can more easily search them. Media are allowed to bring in large bags with their camera gear. At a game, I had been searching through a bunch of media bags. Then a older couple came through. I searched his camera bag and allowed him entry then when I saw his wife's bag, I told her she must go check it or take it to her car. He started arguing with me that her purse should be allowed in. I listened but stuck to my guns, he did not leave. After a while a coworker noticed that his bag also needed to be taken back to their car. I admitted to him that I had missed this, apologized and said both bags could not come in. Because I admitted my mistake--he became awful but I listened because I felt responsible. The coworkers I worked with jumped into action--when he did not back off they had a police officer throw this crotchety old guy out. That I made that mistake did not crush me. That I easily too responsibility for it and allowed my coworkers to do what they do best (they are much tougher than me. ) built a lot of team spirit that day. We were all proud of ourselves because we knew each others strengths and weaknesses and that man deserved to be thrown out (I felt so sorry for his wife. ).

I think you also have likable traits (and are likely much more competent than me). You are always kind. You constantly reach out to everyone in a positive way. You are a positive, friendly person but just do not see it the way you should. You are not giving yourself the credit you deserve!!