Ah Reader, I know it's been a long time. For that I am gravely sorry. I know I should be blogging more because I feel like I've been ranting a lot to my roommates as of late. (For any roommates reading, I mean that I've been ranting more than usual.) Lately I've been getting into some awkward situations and I know that everyone has experienced them, not just me. So enjoy reading about my many misadventures! I know I enjoyed rambling about them to Jess and Karina.
The first awkward moment not only happened to me earlier today, it happens to me frequently during the week. You see the problem with being so involved in school and student groups is that a lot of people know who I am but I don't necessarily know (or remember) them. People will randomly walk up to me and say 'hi' even when I have no idea who they are. I feel awful because they know me and they look like they expect me to know them back. I'm usually pretty good about pretending to remember them but in all honesty, most names are forgotten quite quickly. Oh well, I guess I can't complain, it's bound to happen when you get involved.
Speaking of getting involved, there's nothing more awkward than running into people you've briefly dated or gone out with. Luckily for me, I've managed to avoid most of mine throughout my university career but tonight I managed to run into one. Reggie gave me some good advice this afternoon regarding what to do in awkward situations. He said, "It's only awkward if you make it awkward. So don't make it awkward. You'll feel better about yourself when he makes it awkward first!" I agree wholeheartedly with this statement! Unfortunately it was still quite the uncomfortable situation. Hopefully I won't run into him for awhile, the awkward levels were too high this evening!
Another strange encounter is when you run into professors outside of class and you think they know you. I'm not naive Reader. I know that most of my profs have no idea who I am but when I've been in three of their classes and spoken with them on several occasions, I get the feeling that they might remember my face. The other day I ran into this particular prof and said 'hi' to him in passing. He looked so confused but politely said 'hi' right back. I felt lame to say the least.
I hope I'm not alone in these ridiculously awkward moments. I don't know about you my dear Reader, but I'd prefer to avoid the awkwardness at all costs! Life's so hard right? Anyways, I'll try to keep posting but no promises! I guess too much stuff is making me mad lately! How can I pick what topic to discuss? :P
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