I used to be proud to be a "daily blogger"....

So yes, I fail. I thought I was going to be able to blog everyday...but yesterday I didn't pull through. I call it improper planning and procrastination. (One of my missionary companions would always say...Prior Proper Planning Prevents Poor Performance...the Six P's....to those who might figure out who he was, all I will say is, "Did you make your CSP tonight? :P....he was great) I usually save some time at night to allow some blogging time, but since I'm on vacation, there are a lot of other things that seem to fill it up. Perhaps when I get home, I'll be a little more diligent in my blogs. (Too....much....vacation...........nah!)
Well, first things first....GO ENGLAND!!! I was very happy today to see them triumph in their World Cup game. Yes, I'm sure I should be supporting the USA team since I'm an American, especailly since now it is the first time they made it past this round since the 1930's....but meh. (besides...England is just.....amazing.....who can compete with that?)

Anyway, onto my randomness for tonight.

Have you ever been asked, "How's it going?" or "Hey, how is life for you?" (don't roll your eyes at me, I'm going somewhere with this...I think) I know, I know, it happens all of the time. In fact, I'd say most conversations begin with a question similar to that. Here's how it usually goes, "Hey, how's it going?" "Good, how are you?" "Good." Then the conversation begins. I was thinking about this today, and began to realize just how pointless it has gotten. It's almost like it's the opening credits to a movie listing names that no one pays attention to. And if you sit back and think about it, you'll begin to realize as well how many conversations you have begun this way yourself. Do you really care about that first question you ask, or is it just habbit? I see this a lot at my work. A lot of people come in, look at me, we exchange these few sentences, THEN they tell me what is going on. What makes it even more strange is that this exchange only lasts for about two seconds. I bet even if one of us added in, "My life is horrible, how about you?" it would still be overlooked by the other party. I guess my point in this is to bring to your attention how you begin conversations. Hopefully, now that you've read this, the next few conversations you will have will begin with a bit more thought than a traditional opening that has no thought whatsoever. (maybe it's just a chance for you to look over the person and decide whether you want to talk to them or not, and it gives you time to think of a proper exit strategy)
May I also mention the usually tone that is used, especially when it comes to businesses, (or credit unions...) is usually monotone. However it's not the typical low tone that you expect, but for some reason, it's a bit higher than normal. I remember sitting behind the receptionist at my work when I was training to be her back up in case she wasn't there. She ALWAYS did this! She also added a new part to it, SHE NEVER BLINKED. It was SO odd. (it was like she went into zombie mode or something...) When her exchange ended, she began to blink again. (I know! It was a trance.....the "opening a conversation" trance.....dun dun dun)

Anyway, just something to think about. (hopefully you'll think about it now when you do it) Let's just try to stop this emotionless part of our conversations. (We're not robots....I think)


P.S. I was just wondering...how many people read this blog? It seems to be more than I thought. If you end up reading it, could you leave a comment at the bottom so I can see who my audience is? Cheers!

P.S.S Ha! Bet you thought I was going to add something witty at the end, didn't you?