During my appointment with the dysphonia doctor today, the nurse thanked me for agreeing to move my appointment to a later time.
"You're welcome," I replied. "This worked out better for me, as well. I've never seen the waiting room so empty before." As an afterthought, I added, "It's unreasonable for anyone to expect the world to revolve around him or her. Expecting it to tilt slightly in one's direction every once in a while isn't so unreasonable, however."
When the doctor finished giving me my shot, he said, "I hope the world continues to tilt slightly in your direction."
"Thank you," I said. "Here's hoping it tilts slightly in your direction, as well--and yours," I said, turning to the nurse.
There's nothing like sincere, reciprocal good wishes.
