Happy Words

So, I was at a social event the other night, and IT happened...a new acquaintance asked the dreaded question..."Penny, what do you do?" Well, after I stumbled around a little bit with the answer, I finally managed to blurt out that I was an unemployed biologist, and HE said (and I could have hugged and kissed him for this) "Wow, that is such important work. I bet you'll find a job really soon." I haven't felt that uplifted since one of my uber-stylish friends looked me up and down and declared "I LIKE you a little heavier." Which, by the way, is the single best compliment to receive...ever!