Day 2 Shake Up Item:  “Converse with Random Stranger.”

I talked to a lot of people today before I realized that I had yet to start a conversation cold.  All of my contacts today were related to my work.  I had a start point with everyone.  Even the clerk at the post office – mailing for business; the checkout clerk – purchases for business - I had an already existing reason for conversation. 

I went for my run.  As I came to a crossroad, literally, trying to determine which way I wanted to return home, I saw a young guy standing at the bus stop, so I thought I would maybe attempt a conversation with him.  As I approached I noticed he was wearing ear buds and as I got closer, he kept his gaze firmly averted.  I felt a definite ‘do not disturb’ vibe, so I kept right on going.  Further along the apparent bus route there stood a female and I thought “oh good, another chance.” But the bus retrieved her before I could get to her.

Facing the rest of the day in my home office, with no plans to see anyone other than people I know, I actually answered the phone knowing it was a telemarketer!  She asked for a political party donation, I declined and then in an attempt at conversation, I asked her where she was calling from.  She just said “goodbye” and hung up.  20 minutes later another telemarketer called.  He asked for someone, I replied they weren’t here.  I asked the male telemarketer his name and he replied that he would call back some other time.

I didn’t complete the task as I set it out, but I became more aware of those around me than I was yesterday and answering a telemarketer call with my own agenda certainly took the wind out of their sails/sales!  That was interesting.  Today I noticed that I am connected to a lot of people in a lot of ways.  I  feel pleased.

 

Day 3: Eat lunch for breakfast, supper for lunch and breakfast for supper.

Mmm?  ‘wonder what’s for lunch..erm breakfast…