March 26, 2012

• SURPRISE!

  ...I did something awkward...

  Actually, there were several things. It was a weird weekend.

  First, while in a public restroom, I unintentionally smiled at a man. It's a fairly natural response. A lot of times, rather than risk on uncomfortable exchange of pleasantries (I never can figure out when to start talking when you approach someone on loooong hallway), I simply smile and lumber forward at the steady but brisk pace at which my long legs carry me. So, when surprised with an unexpected human, my initial reaction is to disarm the potentially hazardous situation (because humans can be dangerous) with a smile and move on. Unfortunately for me, I forgot my context.

  A smile in the men's restroom means something different from "Hey...I don't know what to say...I'm kind of awkward..." Much different. Fortunately, I was on my way out--AFTER washing my hands of course--so I could avoid the situation.

  Second, Saturday night I was invited to a party...which is unusual in itself. However, because I didn't want to show up empty-handed (and I didn't want to share my booze) I decided to make snacks. Tartlettes to be more specific. They were okay, I was slightly disappointed. I mixed sausage, spinach, red pepper, onion, artichoke hearts, and mayonnaise together and put the mixture into little pastry cups. They were pretty easy to make...and even easier to eat. Still, it was weird to have taken them...I got weird looks. But, people liked'em. So...being awkward isn't all bad.

  But, I learned my lesson: bringing food is not a normal thing to do for parties that occur late in the evening.

  That's enough of an update for now...I've got to get my brief done. I'm already freaking out. WHAH!

  • 9:02 pm
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