Many of you have been wondering what the Pokemon Syndrome is all about. Like I mentioned in one of the previous episodes, Toni and I define this syndrome as a symptom where someone tells you they will hang out or do something with you, but backs out the last minute-- in most cases, intentionally. Toni and I have been noticing this syndrome in people around us lately. We think it's becoming a serious epidemic!
On Friday, a group of us, about 6 people, were supposed to go to lunch together. "It's just me - Daring to dream" was supposed to go with us as well. But she had to do something for her boss. So, she couldn't go with us. That was understandable. So, we excused her. Now, we were down to 5 people. As we were getting ready to leave, we asked another coworker if she was ready. Toni and I believe she has an uncurable Pokemon Syndrome, but still wanted to give her another chance. She then put her coat on and started walking with us. She asked if "It's just me - Daring to dream" was going with us. We told her no since she had to get some stuff done for her boss. That coworker then said, "Oh. Well, if that's the case, I'm not going then. I thought "It's just me - Daring to dream" was going." We were stunned by the response. I'm sure everyone was thinking "WTF?!" Of course, me being a smart ass, I shouted "Opsss... false alarm!" ;-)
I guess we are just not on people's priority list. But hey... who cares if we're on theirs... they, on the other hand, need to get on ours! ;-) And guess what? Toni and I came to a conclusion that we would not invite anyone to do anything anymore. If they want to do something with us, they need to act on it, be proactive about it, and reach out to us! After all, who in the right mind wouldn't want to hang out with fun, witty, and charming people like us? :-P
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Sniff...sniff....tears rolling down in heaps...floating away on shuddering tears and heaping cries...Jack? I am SO SORRY I could not make it. And I am thinking I know the other person on the non-priority list who ALWAYS backs out...so sorry I started a domino effect. Love me still, please. Life here would not have been tolerable without you and T...so forgives? Yes, truth be told, Its Just me Daring to Dream needs Jack and T in her life :)
ReplyDeletePS: Thanks for keeping me anonymous. Hugs to you!
ReplyDeleteOf course, you are forgiven and we still love you :-) You were excused anyway. I know you had to do what you had to. But you won't have to do what you don't want to do after this week. Woo hoo!
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