Karma karma karma karma karma chameleon

It seems like my decision to think more positively in December has begun to share itself with the world. On Saturday night the Hub and I had drinks at our favorite local martini spot. We got there a little early for happy hour ($4 martinis!) and sat snug on the brown velvety sofa bench. Talking about all sorts of things and watching the scene, we enjoyed a bite to eat and a few shaken-not-stirred’s. About an hour after we arrived, I noticed two older couples glancing our way and pointing surreptitiously at us. I wasn’t wearing a low cut shirt or tight skirt, so couldn’t understand what their deal was. It kinda creeped me out, especially after the Hub finally noticed it too. By then we were about ready to leave, so dismissed the pointing and whispering.

We asked for our bill and our server told us that it had already been ‘taken care of’ by someone else in the bar…Hmmm, really? We didn’t see anyone that we knew, so couldn’t quite believe our ears. Portlanders are nice, but never has anyone bought me a couple rounds of drinks without wanting a little sump’in sump’in in return (the Hub included). The server then glanced over her shoulder and nudged her head in the direction of the two couples who had earlier displayed a not-very-well-hidden interest in us. They were leaving as the server shared their story. Apparently their own bill had been paid for by someone else somewhere else in the city, so they wanted to return the favor to the universe. Karma can definitely be a bitch, so I don’t blame them. Instead I raise a glass to them and say “Skoll! Chin chin! And thanks for not making me look crazy!”

But seriously, we are now on the hunt for another cute, cozy and deserving couple to receive and then themselves extend positive energy, good karma and holiday cheer.