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I have a way of throwing myself into new things, I think I like the feeling of being overwhelmed. The challenge of something new drives me beyond myself to learn its ways. My aunt said I love pursuit over attainment. To master a thing doesn't appeal to me, it becomes tedious after a while and I start looking for something new. There is only one thing I pursue that I want to master, writing. Conversely, there is one area where new is anathema to me, I don't do well around people I'm not familiar with. It's one of the odd reasons why I still work at the Fast-n-Eat, I know the people I work with. It seems paradoxical since I have to deal with strangers all day, but then they are customers and, in a way, are objectified. They're pieces of the Fast-n-Eat game that are manipulated like anything else there. Food is prepared and served, customers are serviced. Not by choice, customer service became one of those rare things I think I have mastered. Of course, it's not that hard... be friendly even when you feel like crap and don't get pissed no matter what dumbass you have to deal with. Geez, what a ramble...
Posted by RevrendZ - 8/25/2005 07:32:00 AM
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2 Comments:
Rev Z:
I can relate. The only thing I'm really pursuing with a passion right now is writing. Unfortunately, most other things have taken a backseat to this obsession. But it's certainly a better addiction than many others I can think of.
I, too, am guarded around new people. I find it easier and often more rewarding to interact with people in the cyber-universe, in part because writing is my optimal way to communicate. Many people in the "real" world won't let you get a word in edgewise; talk about trivia; brag incessantly; give unwanted advice; love to talk about themselves. At least when I write, I can do so without being interrupted, and talk about things that matter to me.
As far as your job: I've always thought that no matter what you do, if you give it all you've got that's what really matters. Being friendly to customers, and keeping a positive attitude really makes a big difference, I think. Why not make the effort to give off good vibes--it makes things so much more pleasant for everyone. And at least you don't have to engage the dumbasses in real conversation.
Great comment as always Elvira. I usually try to give it my best when I do something, I hate half-assedness. I say that as I sit in the middle of a disaster area of a house and lawn... good intentions but messed up priorities. Trying to learn this new programming language is a real bitch.
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