Yes! vs. no....

The last couple of days have given me reason to ponder my ability to always say "yes" and never say "no." I seem to have an inability to ever be willing to let someone else down. Sounds like I'm the perfect girl, right? Wrong.

I mean, sure, there are things for which an answer of "Yes!" is a no-brainer. Marrying Matt, "YES!!!" Would you like to save 15% or more on your car insurance? "yes." Will you come out to fifty-cent beer night, "Yes!"

It's the "no" part of a closed-ended question that I am unable to utter. Or, supposing I do manage to squeak out the words, I lack conviction and am easily persuaded to change my answer to the affirmative. My homework will not get done. I will go to work hung-over. I am going to buy that thing (whatever it may be) even if I'm not sure about it. I am the salesperson's dream. A budget nightmare.

I am encouraged to know that I have acquired my very own knight in shining armor to go about the land dispensing "no's" on my behalf. Thank God for Matt. All of my "yes's" for him are heartfelt.