I never was cool. I didn't hang out with the cool kids. I wasn't a star athlete. I wasn't the smartest kid in school. Not much has changed as I've gotten older. I guess you could consider me an average guy.
About two weeks ago I was at the Minds of All Kinds Gala to benefit Summit Academy and some of the other board members were introducing me to their friends. They asked me to tell their friends about the Pikes Peak Ascent race I'm going to run for Summit Academy. I was telling one group about the run and a woman said "so you're the one". Instantly my mind flashed to a scene in the movie Top Gun. The scene is where Maverick and Goose are sharing their encounter with a Mig, to Charlie, the civilian instructor. Charlie says to Maverick, "so you're the one". Maverick (Tom Crusie) says "yes mam" and puts on his aviator sunglass. How cool!
So for a moment, even if it was only in my mind, I was cool.
I was quickly brought back to reality, when later that night, I shared this story with my wife and there was a lot of laughing from her. I think she is still giggling today.
Thanks to the kind woman who made me feel cool. Make sure to enjoy those moments because the pass quickly.
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