monologue

why do we feel the need to impress?
why is it human nature to put on the best on the first impression, whether it's you or not? i know it may seem relevant to tell me about the places you've lived, the tri-atholons you've done and the languages you speak, what you're not afraid of and how you've always been the adventurous one out of the family - all in the same breath. but. let's talk about something other than you. just for a second. let's talk about that kid picking his nose. or the candy that just spilled on the ground next to me. or the way ppl. always seem to talk on their cell phones when they're in line to pay for things. i know that you want to paint your picture and paint it nicely but let's talk about anything else. something else. just for a second.

i don't see it as a meeting to describe what a great person you are. you're not trying to sell yourself. you're there to see if there's a connection. friendship has to start somewhere. and it's mutual. it's not based on how many languages you speak or how many miles you've ridden on your bike. it's about the connections. it's a two-way street.