Elevator Awkward

the time it takes from button push to doors opening makes elevator waiting an always interesting experience. i remember when i was younger, my dad i would attempt to pick the elevator shoot that would open first (usually between 4-6 doors, large hotels mainly). there wasn't a prize, just the mere joy of pretending like you had special powers. i still take big pride in correctly predicting the right elevator.

i got to the elevator two seconds before the person after me--we were on the lowest floor so we had to go up. i hummed quietly to cut the awkwardness, while attempting to stare at the reflection of the large steel doors. i am certain it took two minutes, which based on previous elevator standards was far too long. the door dinged, i walked in doing a half-turn to check out my box companion. 

"what floor"-me

"four please" nice middle age man

press button- me

"thanks" nice middle age man

"has it been raining?" nice middle age man

"not really, just a bit cloudy, i think it'll rain tomorrow" me

"good thing, i didn't get my car washed" nice middle age man

"(chuckle) that always seems to happen" me

elevator opens on floor three- i get out.

"have a good one" me

"you too" nice middle age man

 

in this short interaction, pleasantries were exchanged, yet why did i feel so awkward. 

thoughts. maybe because i made no effort to say hi while waiting for the elevator. 

Jensen

as quickly as i can.

why would i create a blog. well for one, i don't have anything interesting to say. two, i'm neither cool nor important. finally three, neither are you guys.

i like to read, write, and be insightful. i wouldn't say i'm good at any of the three but i sure do try. my attempts at wit and sarcasm are thoughtful, yet meager. we'll see what comes of this project.

who am i?

well the short form is that i'm graduating in may from a large university and i don't have a clue as to what that means. i work at a veterinary clinic, which is a jumble of stories as is. i have great friends and excessive hobbies.

my name is Jensen.