Mooning over Muhney

[bubbles]

If I'm the first to make that pun, I deserve mad props. Also, a spanking for using the phrase "mad props" in public.

I left you at the auction. I would love to share the antics and frenzy and hilarity of the rest of that, but I sincerely don't think I can put it in writing. There must be laws. Really, just look at the pictures. I know someone took some. If that's not good enough for you, Be There next time. :P

aelora finally snagged Muhney for an interview, and she was gracious enough to bring me along. Ironically, I tagged along with Aelora to observe her interviewing techniques, and she never got a question in. Muhney was amazing, insightful and wise. I tend to associate “wise” with “old”, but let’s practice dissociating, shall we?

I'm not going to share content here, as I trust Aelora's writing ability, and her discretion. I'll just share how his words affected me. You may be vaguely aware, I enjoy words, and have some idea what to do with them. Let me add to that, I work in sales, and have apprenticed with some absolute masters of the craft. None of which prepared me. I occasionally had to bring my conscious awareness to my jaw to keep it closed. This wouldn't be the first time you've seen hyperbole from me, but I shit you not. The man is a wonder.

Aelora suggested that Muhney could be a self-help guru, which I don’t doubt. He could be anything he wanted (with the possible exception of a schoolgirl… ok, I’ll stop with the song references.) He gracefully, effortlessly, helped us to see ourselves. For example, the analogy that he drew to help Aelora accept the compliments she is constantly receiving (and deservedly so, btw)… What he said about confidence that almost made me cry, it felt so relevant. I wanted to take him home with me and unleash him on my friends. Ok, “unleash” has introduced an inappropriate visual. I mean, offer to my friends? Ok, still dirtywrong. Someone help me out here. Please.

What’s wronger than dirty wrong? Ok, maybe I have a bad sense of wrong, but I was slightly bothered by the fact that he seemed to think I meant to keep him as a pet. I mean, I did ask, “Can I keep you?“ but that’s sort of a catchphrase of mine when someone completely wins me over. Everyone who has answered Yes to that question is still a good friend of mine. I like it better than “What do I need to do to ensure that you will be a part of my life for a very long time?” That just doesn’t have the same ring to it, you know?

I'm skipping again here, to stay on track. You'll understand someday. For those of you who are waiting for me to go off on what a supersexy stud Muhney is, and why I am his perfect mate, you are in the wrong journal. Though I'm sure I agree. Now back to gushing.

During the second part of the interview, when Muhney was sharing about his childhood, and how he discovered his “pure love” of acting… I cried. I only got misty-eyed on the outside, but I died a little inside, and that is not something I just say. Oh my… Oh. So beautiful.

So much of what Muhney said struck a chord with me. I seriously went to my boss and told him I need to take half of September off so I can audition for American Idol. Laugh at will, I am not fucking kidding. I had an audition for a promotion within my company the day I got back to Orlando, and I aced it. I mean, I killed. Partly because I no longer entirely care whether I get that position, partly because of Muhney’s speech about confidence, but I went in there knowing that I was the best woman for the job. I had the best presentation, with a tiny fraction of the prep time my colleagues had. I had the most passion, the clearest mindset, and my personality absolutely shone. I am not bragging. I am expressing gratitude. That was me at my best, and I expect to see a lot more of that girl, and I believe I owe Muhney forever and all eternity for bringing her to my attention.

I am a strong believer in role models and mentors, and if I don't have the honor of having Muhney in my life as a mentor, I will at least keep him as a role model.

Comments

[chaotic4life.livejournal.com]

and she never got a question in

That made me chuckle ... in a good way.

... oh yeah ... yes, to all of the above.

[bubbles79.livejournal.com]

Yes... you agree with my sentiments? Or yes to the unspoken question, 'Will you run away with me?'

[rowanceleste.livejournal.com]

Amazing recap and you definitely have a way with words! Good luck with your promotion, whether or not you want it. It's always nice to be appreciated and be able to turn the job down if you want.

[bubbles79.livejournal.com]

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