Day 12

This week I had conversations with 6 different men on different occassions, we talked about work, politics, life, and other random stuff. I also sat in a car listening to 3 men crack jokes about their weight, about a joker who just found out that he was 25, about another joker with a business plan that defied the law of thermodynamics, and other lame jokes. Keeping up conversations men is quite challenging to me, from initiating topics, finding common ground, breaking akward silences, trying not to sound stupid, being cautious that your body language doesn't make you come across as a prude, etc. But once in a while, if you find someone who can offer you an intellectually stimulating conversation, I think it can quite refreshing.

Equally uplifting is when the people around you read you correctly, or in this case help you read yourself correctly. Previously, I used to stumble over the question "how would you describe yourself". This week, when I was posed this question I answered "grounded". No doubt there was a leading question just before this that probably made me throw out the word "grounded" so quickly, but never have I felt so comfortable with any answer I have ever given to this question. So finally, at long last, I think I nailed the right answer. :)

There are a thousand and one little things that will determine whether your day goes "yippee" or "pttfff". Smiles, retail therapy, good food, engaging company, mindless chatter, intellectual stimulation, a shoulder to lean on, makes it into the first group. Despodent looks, boring company, being nagged at, claustrophobic environment, cold weather, ignorant fools, belong to the second.