I owe this phenomena to recording my experiences. Taking the time to really appreciate how fun and cool people and places can be, seems to make it more worth it to takes risks, like talking to complete strangers.
I realized that there were really cool things going on every day, and all I have to do, is seek them out and appreciate them. Like making conversation with the lady at the Jewish bakery counter today. Ended up learning about video games superhero-type women. Really? Yes, that happened. Why? It all start with "What's your name?" Ok, possibly it was half cheesy pick up line and half sincere, but whatever it was, it generated a fascinating conversation. One that involved cringing and talk of tattoos and science fiction-type things. Totally outside of my norm, but fun, nevertheless.
Here are a few other really cool things life taught me this week:
- In certain parts of town, if your air conditioning is broken in the car, all you and 3 of your homeboys have to do, is place an entire beach towel behind your head, slip on your shades and drive down I20 like ain't not a thing goin' on.
- Opting to not have a washer and dryer affords you a lot more opportunities to meet people. Laundromats are chalk full of interesting folks - try it, do your laundry 1 week away from home and see if you don't meet at least 1 new friend.
- Concrete poles are not forgiving when backing your car into them at a speed that was high enough to register on the speedometer (oopsie!).
- Most car accidents do actually occur within 1 mile of your home.
- 5-lb chihuahuas makes great wingwomen, especially when wearing pink sunglasses and a t-shirt that says "Now accepting hot girlfriends".
To be continued.......
