Why I love Maggie, part 2758

Maggie called and asked if I could come up with some extra cash. In the past, I would have gotten a little huffy, asked her what for, made her provide reasons, etc. Really stupid power-play reaction on my part. This time, though, I said "hey, don't worry about telling me why, just tell me the amount, and I'll tell you if we have it to front."

She gives me the figure, I say "okay." All ends super-peacefully.

She calls me a half-hour later and adds 50% to the figure. I say "But... but... I was just patting myself on the back for being so un-dickish about money for a change!"

And she said:

You know me, I have to push the envelope until you're angry, so that I feel successful.

Now THAT is self-awareness.

Love to all. Even you, the angry ex-junkie who thinks we're out to get her.