Protons and Electrons

Let’s talk science.  I know, this is not supposed feel like a lecture.  Stay with me for a few minutes.  You’ll find something interesting in the following tome.

Presume for a minute that you are an atom.  Which atom are you?

“Why is this relevant to the price of lipstick?” [Don’t tell Nikki but I think she’s having an allergic reaction to her foundation.]

It has nothing to do with the price of lipstick.

“So you’re going to explain, aren’t you dear?”

Have you been a waitress at an old world diner?  Or did you work at a Horn and Hardart restaurant?   You have the vocabulary down pat.

The Periodic Table of Elements would be a handy little reference at this point in the conversation.

“You’re writing a blog, how can there be any conversation?”  [See what I mean about Nikki’s mind?]

What makes a balloon go up?

“Hot air, everyone knows that!”

So what’s holding you down? [The vocab monitor storms off in a huff.]

Turning to chemistry let’s talk atoms.  You know the concept of atoms; protons, neutrons and electrons.  In my version of life you can have a nucleus and you can also be a component of another person’s molecular makeup.

How many protons make up your nucleus?  Why is that important?  I’m asking before the pesky word monitor interrupts again.  It reveals your sphere of influence.  The more protons in your nucleus the more electrons you attract. 

“You know Nikki I’ve been thinking.”

That could be dangerous for you and others.

“Be nice and let me tell you what I’ve been thinking.”

Okay, if you agree to get to the point.

“If my friends are electrons, then I can figure the atomic weight of my atom by the number of friends that I attract.”

Holy pantyhose I think you’ve got it!

“Thank you honey.”

Let’s follow that line of conversation.  Are you a hydrogen atom (1 proton hence one electron), an atom of silver (atomic weight of 47) or another atom with a higher atomic weight.

“What about isotopes and other variations of atoms?”

We’re not going there.  I wanted to make a simple point. Before you interrupt again I’m going to explain. You have the opportunity to be whatever atom you want.  You can count your atomic weight by the sphere of influence you exert.  I’m not advocating anything here.  I am pointing out that there’s nothing wrong with being however influential you want to be.  If you have the chemistry to manage a large number of friends, go for it sis.  If not, then enjoy the ability to focus – concentrate – your time and energy on a small cadre of friends.

Good friends are precious.  There’s no way to place a value on them.  And why would that be necessary?  We’re not selling friendships although I’ve experienced a few awkward moments when monetary embellishments were offered with a distinct expectation of a return on said investment.

Enjoy your day as you count the blessings of friendships that are strong and enduring.

Love and hugs, Nikki DiCaro