I was caught off guard at work on Monday by a new friend.
She asked me how I would describe myself. I’m not sure why I felt caught off guard by this, especially since I feel like I know myself pretty well these days.
I think I stumbled out some answer that started with fleece. Included sweatpants. And ended with the Ocean, of course. In hind sight, I realized that made me sound very lazy maybe? So I quickly added that I spent some time in Yosemite during my gap in jobs.
I think I need to work on this answer for the future. I have the answer prepared for the following respective parties:
- employers
- landlords
- doctors
- attractive boys
- parent’s friends
But, I have never “prepared” the answer for someone that I was potentially courting as a future friend.
I’m not sure what I’d really add to the fleece / sweatpants / ocean combo. Maybe that I enjoy cooking, a day at the beach, beverages that come with straws, and covering myself with blankets? I’m not sure.
I think she likes me just fine anyway. Minimal risk. She responded really well to the sweatpants line.
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