So today I was at Worksource (employment office) here in Walla Walla, and had the most interesting conversation with my case worker that I meet with once a week.

He is an X cop, and was talking about how well he is at reading people, and if they are being truthfull... Except when it comes to ARTISTS! He was saying that you could fill a room half with criminals and half with ARTISTS, and he could not tell which was which! He says it is because they just don't react the same as the rest of the world does. For instance if you ask most people a question they will answer you straight up and quickly if they are telling you the truth, but if they hiding something they will pause and look away.

Now when you ask an artist a question like that... They will look away and ponder the question, and may even wander off not giving an answer right then, but some time later the artist will figure out an answer (regardless if it makes sense to say my case worker). Now the answer could come a day or two later! I just had to laugh, cause when I am interviewing and such, I have the hardest time keeping eye contact, cause I have to ponder each question! Hehehee! Even simple questions like where do you live ( say passing through customs at a border entering or leaving this country can trip me up if I do not really concentrate hard and am prepared for the question).

He went on to say that after getting to know a number of artists that he has come to know them and understand them and appreciate us more! Still could not pick out the artist from the criminals in a room! We just don't fit any boxes, as he put it! I was laughing cause I work very hard to dress conservative when I go there and I am looking for work, and still when I enter the room everyone stops and looks at me... I stand out! My conservative is still whacky compared to the rest of Walla Walla!

It was cool cause we also got to talking a little about energy stuff! He is a cool person to talk to!

I just had to share this story with all of my creatives here on the forum! Oh and remember if in the future you are face to face with someone like a police officer, and they are asking you questions... Well you know! Actually I think I just figured out why I get searched at every airport I fly out of! Makes sense now! I must seem suspicious! LOL

Well Blessings and HUGS
Sallyjane zartgirl