Dear Deer.....

Dear Bowl-of-Rice,

How do you fight that awkward "run into the ex" moment? I sometimes think I handle it well, but I've been told, despite my smile, it looks like I'm watching puppies being killed. Help.


Dear Deer-in-the-headlights,

This is actually some very good advice my mother gave me recently:
You are making this person too big, too powerful over your life and your reactions to them show it. A great way to put them in perspective, or cut them down to size is with a little activity.

Draw a picture of your ex. Use crazy colors and big sharpies and let out all your angst in this cartoonish drawing; really let your emotions out. When finished, cut out the figure of your ex, and crumple them up into a tiny ball. Then, put this ball in a ziploc bag and put a little water in it. Then put it in the freezer, and leave it there.

This may sound like voodoo, but its not. The next time you see your ex, simply remind yourself: "Why you are just a crumpled up frozen little ball in my freezer. You have absolutely no power over me." And then just walk on wit yo bad self.

Sincerely,
Bowl-of-Rice