Random Observation
I have a random story to share…ok, well maybe it’s not so random, but I’m going to share it anyway.
‘Tis the season…I have been attending my share of holiday parties this year…some work-related, but most for personal enjoyment. At these parties, I have been finding myself having to make small talk with people I haven’t seen in ages…and as you can imagine, some of the most random conversations and observations get discussed. Let me set the scene from last Friday evening.
I was at a party hosted by one of my ex-coworkers, from a job I held almost right after college (it seems like ages ago). Anyway, I noticed that…let’s call him…Sam, was also at this party (Sam was one of my ex-coworkers, who happened to be one of the best-looking guys I have ever laid eyes on…can you tell I had just a tiny crush? Hehe). Anyway, we struck up a conversation…of course, starting with how long it has been since we’ve seen each other, chit-chatting about our other random ex-coworkers, and just entertaining ourselves with some good conversation. The night went much better than I had expected and we agreed to get together soon just to catch up and hang out. Well, towards the end of the night, he turned to me and said (and I quote)…”Wow, you’ve really changed from what I remember...” Hmm…interesting…
Before I could get myself all worked up, I had to admit that there was some truth to the statement he made. Since he apparently meant the observation to be a compliment…I had to cut Sam some slack and not totally rip his head right off. Because, I do agree, I have really changed. I’m not the same person I was when we used to know each other…I mean, it seems like a lifetime ago when I think back on it. I don’t think I’m the exact same person I was 5 months ago…much less 5 years ago. To think of how naïve, self-righteous, and awkward I used to be, makes me cringe with shame. But seriously, life, in general, is about changing, evolving, and maturing. Sure, we all have our morals, ethics, and principles that may remain unchanged, but, in general…things change...people change, right? And who can say they are the same person now as they were when they were 23? Definitely not me. So yeah, I was a little disturbed by his observation, much less his need to point it out like…some sort of back-handed compliment to me.
I’m not mad about the observation…I guess, I’m more self-reflective and curious. I mean, what does he remember about me from years ago? What has changed about me? And how is it a good thing? Well…I guess I’m going to have to ask him the next time I see him.
‘Tis the season…I have been attending my share of holiday parties this year…some work-related, but most for personal enjoyment. At these parties, I have been finding myself having to make small talk with people I haven’t seen in ages…and as you can imagine, some of the most random conversations and observations get discussed. Let me set the scene from last Friday evening.
I was at a party hosted by one of my ex-coworkers, from a job I held almost right after college (it seems like ages ago). Anyway, I noticed that…let’s call him…Sam, was also at this party (Sam was one of my ex-coworkers, who happened to be one of the best-looking guys I have ever laid eyes on…can you tell I had just a tiny crush? Hehe). Anyway, we struck up a conversation…of course, starting with how long it has been since we’ve seen each other, chit-chatting about our other random ex-coworkers, and just entertaining ourselves with some good conversation. The night went much better than I had expected and we agreed to get together soon just to catch up and hang out. Well, towards the end of the night, he turned to me and said (and I quote)…”Wow, you’ve really changed from what I remember...” Hmm…interesting…
Before I could get myself all worked up, I had to admit that there was some truth to the statement he made. Since he apparently meant the observation to be a compliment…I had to cut Sam some slack and not totally rip his head right off. Because, I do agree, I have really changed. I’m not the same person I was when we used to know each other…I mean, it seems like a lifetime ago when I think back on it. I don’t think I’m the exact same person I was 5 months ago…much less 5 years ago. To think of how naïve, self-righteous, and awkward I used to be, makes me cringe with shame. But seriously, life, in general, is about changing, evolving, and maturing. Sure, we all have our morals, ethics, and principles that may remain unchanged, but, in general…things change...people change, right? And who can say they are the same person now as they were when they were 23? Definitely not me. So yeah, I was a little disturbed by his observation, much less his need to point it out like…some sort of back-handed compliment to me.
I’m not mad about the observation…I guess, I’m more self-reflective and curious. I mean, what does he remember about me from years ago? What has changed about me? And how is it a good thing? Well…I guess I’m going to have to ask him the next time I see him.
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