Give me some good beer, conversation, friends, and music and there is little that will bother me. I try to treat others as I wish to be treated and when I don't, I like to think I learn from my mistakes. I believe most people are trustworthy until proven otherwise. I'm a conversational snob. I have little tolerance for stupidity or rudeness. Common courtesy is one of the best traits one can have. I believe there is conversation that is inappropriate for the dinner table. I love running into people I used to know, but am always happier if I look cute when it happens. I think there would be much less ruckus in the world if brunch were a daily offering.

Tuesday, March 01, 2005

Tunnel Vision

I learned this morning that I'm growing as a person and overcoming a fear that I've had for pretty much my entire life. I don't like enclosed spaces, places I can't get out of quickly, crowded places, etc. so riding the Metro has been a tough adjustment for me to make. I've become a master at distracting myself from the fact that I'm underground - music and reading material are key. In the absence of these, a good companion will do. This morning I was reading the Express (free daily from the Post) and trying not to listen to the women behind me loudly discussing their finances. After the first stop the train started to stop about every 10 feet. While unnerved, I was able to continue reading and not freak out - 10 months ago I would have jumped off at the next stop and got on the next train. This is good.
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