Several years ago I read a book called The Aladdin Factor by Jack Canfield & Mark Hansen. The book itself wasn't particularly earth-shattering or amazing BUT it did teach me valuable lessons about asking for things that I want and not worrying about the answer/result. I have a tendency to be more bold and brave in my asking, since reading that book.
Which leads me to my next story…
One of my favorite blogs is written by a young LDS mom, named Courtney Kendrick, in Provo. You can read it HERE. She is creative and witty and silly and I just happen to love her style. She is also the sister of Stephanie Nielsen (who I also enjoy and admire) who you can read about HERE or watch a video about HERE.
One day poolside I jokingly suggested to Dana and Shelley that maybe I should call Courtney up and see if she wanted to meet me while I was in Provo. They encouraged me (knowing it was something I would do) – I took it as a personal challenge (or dare!). But then I got cold feet.
But then two days before my departure they asked me if I had e-mailed her yet and I said "no" and they acted disappointed with me. Who am I to disappoint the girls? So I put my "Aladdin Factor" hat on and sent Courtney (who btw is a celebrity in the blogging world) an e-mail. I sent her my blog so she'd know I wasn't the crazy stalker type (or am I?). She could ignore me and I wouldn't be put out in the least! She could e-mail me back and say "sorry, I don't meet strangers" and it wouldn't phaze me! I had NOTHING to lose. Nothing.
But being the cute, chance-taker that she is, she DID e-mail me back and said "Come to SLAB pizza at 7 – I'll be there with my family!". I was so twitter-pated! I had to be at Annie Get Your Gun at 7:30, so I was sitting there waiting for her when she walked in.
And let me tell you – she was as delightful in person as she is in print!! And so gracious and kind. I enjoyed 15 minutes visiting with her and her cute baby. And she had friends with her – Annie and Simon. Turns out I know Simon's dad and Annie's uncle is my neighbor. Small world! CJane brought Basa Body gifts for me and I left feeling over the moon.
It just goes to show that sometimes it's worth it to just ask!
(Mer and Courtney)
(Annie and Simon Blake)
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