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Today I went to brush my teeth and found a ladybug on my toothbrush! I haven't seen a ladybug in ages. I gently lifted her off and set her on the counter. She moved around a little. Later, when I checked she was gone. I was curious about the symbolism of a ladybug. Here is what I found out:
Perhaps best known as an emblem of luck. When a Ladybug lands on you, it is said your wish will come true.
Asian traditions hold to the belief that if caught and then released, the Ladybug will faithfully fly to your true love and whisper your name in his/her ear. Upon hearing the Ladybug’s message your true love will hurry his/her way to your side.
In Ireland, the Ladybug is said to be a symbol of protection. (interesting because that's part of what I would've wished for).
Whatever the reason or the meaning (I love the one about flying and whispering in your true love's ear!), it was a special visit!
I'm a little late in writing about this. It happened on February 2nd when I was in New York City for work. But first let me back up. Dwight and I watch the Today Show every morning while getting ready for work. I admit, I have a little crush on Matt Lauer. I also have always wanted to be in the outdoor audience for the show. That Thursday, we didn't have to go into work until 9:30 so my co-worker and I took a walk down past Rockefeller Center. We thought we'd see all the people crowded around where the broadcast the show and the outdoor plaza area. Well, there was hardly anyone there. We asked the security guard why there wasn't anyone there. He said it was because it was February and there are no tourists in New York in February. We got right up to front of the barrier. Pretty soon, Matt, Al, and Ann came out! Ann went back inside right away but Matt and Al walked around and talked to people and took pictures between broadcast segments. Matt came over to us and my coworker got a picture of him with me! I was in heaven! I texted Dwight that I was in the audience of the show. Within a few minutes he texted me back a picture of me and my coworker on the TV screen! He had actually seen me before I texted him while he was getting ready. He rewound the TV (DDR) and took a picture of the screen! Technology is a miracle in itself! Anyhow, I was just SO excited. We just went out for a walk and ended up on TV and I had my picture with Matt Lauer! I just wish I would've put on some make-up!!!
