Asking vs. Imposing

I could have backpacked in Europe for three weeks after I graduated from college.

I didn’t.

My brother did.

My brother backpacked and made memories.  He ended one phase of his life with a grand adventure.

He asked mom if he could borrow the money to make the trip.   She said, “Of course you can!”

I didn’t.

Oh, I could have… but I thought asking would be an imposition.

Now I know that asking isn’t an imposition when you ask those who care about you.

__________

 

I wrote a post for the Stratejoy Essay Contest.

I’m asking for your vote.

If you have the time and the inclination, Jen, Will and I would greatly appreciate your vote.

Love,

Jesse

 

 Click here to place your vote.

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17 comments

  1. Christina
    February 29, 2012 at 11:47 am

    Done and done. Voting for you was the first thing I did this morning! You really raised the bar for that contest; it was never the same after your essay :)

  2. Jesse
    February 29, 2012 at 12:02 pm

    Christina!

    You made my day! Thank you. ;)

  3. Zaira
    February 29, 2012 at 6:44 pm

    Christina, I was just thinking the same thing! DONE! You so deserve that one, Jesse. xoxo

  5. Donna
    March 1, 2012 at 5:26 pm

    Hi Ms J

    I voted too! I was grateful I didn’t have to have a Twitter or FB account and that they made it so easy.

    Guess who I voted for???!

    Duh……….

    Hugs to all, Donna

  6. Jesse
    March 1, 2012 at 6:39 pm

    Donna,

    Thank you, dear.

    Your friendship makes my life sweeter. ;)

  7. Christina
    March 1, 2012 at 7:09 pm

    Lame request: Will you follow me back on Twitter? My tweets are protected and so you can never see my replies. I love your tweets and always want to reply!

  8. Jesse
    March 1, 2012 at 7:12 pm

    Christina,

    Not lame! Tell me how to find you there.

  9. NM
    March 5, 2012 at 10:26 am

    I am so bummed, I just saw this…. You have my vote in spirit, Jesse! Sorry about the real thing :(

    hugs & good luck!!

  10. Jesse
    March 5, 2012 at 10:30 am

    NM,

    I think – by now – you know me well enough to know that your contributions here mean way more to me than your vote some where else.

    Thanks, tho’!

    Hugs back ;)

  11. Zaira
    March 5, 2012 at 1:59 pm

    Could they just post the winner already??? I have been checking it all day! ;)

  12. Jesse
    March 5, 2012 at 2:05 pm

    Z,

    You crack me up!!

    I’ve only checked once.

    Whether I win or not, I’ve met some amazing women, and some of those women found their way to this blog. That’s good enough for me!

  13. Zaira
    March 5, 2012 at 7:13 pm

    Seriously, what time zone are they in? I can’t stand it! Lol!
    Nothing against anyone else… I am glad they are here too.
    But I love you and want you to win!
    Perhaps that is a bit of ‘us’ as in all of us here that will win with you…

  14. Zaira
    March 5, 2012 at 7:28 pm

    Ok, I finally looked in the right place….
    Congrats, Janeh! She did a great job! Good luck on your new life too!
    xxx

  15. Jesse
    March 5, 2012 at 7:29 pm

    Z,

    @janlo3 (that’s her Twitter name) won! Check out her essay.

    Thanks for your support.

    All of you guys are the best!

    Love you, too, Zaira. ;)

    p.s. Every day I get private comments (from those who aren’t comfortable commenting on the blog) from people who are helped IMMENSELY by those who visit this blog and the comments they leave and the support and connection established here. The more traffic we bring here, the more we help.

    Keep up the great work everyone!