I posted this in my Linkedin because I thought it would bring a smile to some and I am now putting it into my blog because I think it is blog worthy, so I hope you enjoy the read. Have you ever had one of those moments when you are proud, embarrassingly amused, and sorry at the same time? One of those times when you realize you just did not think it through to what should have been its natural conclusion; which in hindsight was one of those “hold my beer” moments? I had one yesterday, and I think several people will relate, so I thought I would share the humor.
I was asked by my wife to come and do some training for her medical practice related to situational awareness and basic self-protection due to the rise in workplace violence in medical facilities. So, of course, I say sure, I do it for other organizations, why not my wife’s? All went well until I was asked to demonstrate some simple self-defense techniques her all-woman practice could use if necessary against a larger aggressive male patient/visitor. I gladly accommodated them, and after some demonstrations, allowed them to practice on me. Then I asked them how they would work as a group to handle an aggressive person using what they learned. They are medical professionals, so what could go wrong? We all know each other, and this is just a quick little training.
Well, they proceeded to really get into the moment (probably pent-up frustration from home) and swarmed me, and with laser focus, released all of their combined frustrations into one defining “hold my beer” moment. I survived (and cried when alone in my car), they felt better and I learned a valuable lesson, think things through all the way before doing them! Lol.
But it did not end there, and this is where my embarrassed amusement comes in. Later in the evening, my wife attended a social event for a national group she consults for. She later called me all excited to tell me some “fun” news. During conversations at the event, she mentioned how she was excited about their earlier “learning moment” in her office.
She then proceeded to ask the second-highest executive there to “try and attack me”. He smiled and asked her to clarify. She again excitedly said “Try to attack me”, so he half-hazardly complied. She dropped him like a sack of rocks, as the entire place (50+) looked in amazement and broke out laughing. The CEO had to sit on the floor he was laughing so hard. She then bragged about how I had just taught her and her staff this technique. As I listened to her on the phone with a proud smile and a feeling we were never being invited to anything again, I had an epiphany. I’m stupid, and my wife is amazing, scary, unpredictable, and just nuttier than a squirrel turd! But that’s why I love her! I am also waiting for the heartfelt thank you email from her boss.
That was my week’s highlight, I hope you enjoyed the read, and if you can relate I am sorry, but I realize it’s about the small victories and lifelong amusing memories we create by accident. Embrace them, love those in your life, and most importantly think it through so nobody needs to hold your beer!
Be Safe!
One of Life’s Hold My Beer Moments
