fallin, yes i am fallin...and she keeps callin... me back again....

please shoot me if my morning conversation consists of "Man....you beat me
on a different elevator" and "Well...i only had one stop along the way and
then it was all me." Whatever happen to ideal morning chatter that had
just a little more depth into the person's life. we aren't robots people!
if you've worked with someone for awhile and want to release some form of
work stress, then by all means - keep it real. the only drawback is that i
wouldn't keep it too real with the supervisor. however, with people that
are on your level (more than literally...but mentally), then just say
something else to get tangent with. It can start general and then get more
detailed as time proceeds. even sports has an indication that you were
watching a sporting event last night, either at your house, with your
buddies, or at a strip club. at least it can lead into a more indepth
conversation. example:

he says, "morning." she says, "good morning. how are you?" he says,
"oh...just a little tired." RIGHT THERE...that's what starts it. a hint
of truth that leads into a more indepth conversation. if she cares, she'll
continue with "up late last night?" if she refrains and wants to end the
conversation, it goes to, "i hear ya. same here." sometimes i think its a
matter of playing 20 questions. just keep it enlightening by asking
questions about the person. stuff like, "did you watch Lost last night?"
or "How 'bout them Bears?" or "does your hair naturally curl in this
weather or do you use a curling iron?"

i believe that people help make work get past monotony. when you go home
to your loved one, you talk about people or events that have happened --
but even the event that has happened stems from the doing of a person.
that's why i have become friends with people who are insane. those insane
people are called artists (writers, actors, theatrical wierdos, etc.).

another good thing about being in my mind. i'm a drama queen that super
embellishes things that are simple, making things just a bit more
intriguing to hear when telling a story. and if there isn't a punchline -
i make one up as i go along.

on top of writing up sketches, my masters application essays, and random
other things....my work wants me to write up my personal job book. i'm
calling it "jonald's job for dummies" and hope to mass market it within the
company, making me millions. MILLIONS I SAY!

dream a little dream of me....