"It usually takes many years to figure out what I was ACTUALLY thinking at any given time.": A priceless line, and in my case, I need about a 30 year window. Loved the Actual-ness of this whole piece, both as a visceral recall of trying times and a call to pay attention to the actual present.
Hey Zane, thanks for sharing your reflections on 'liking'—I have to admit, your story had me chuckling! The way you described your middle school dance experience was both hilarious and poignant. It's funny how our early experiences shape our perceptions, but it's also kind of sad to think about the pressures we felt back then, isn't it? Your observations definitely got me thinking.
Paulie! Appreciate you reading. Interesting you mention sadness. I guess in a way it is. But such is life. The line between “sad” and “funny” is pretty thin
"It usually takes many years to figure out what I was ACTUALLY thinking at any given time.": A priceless line, and in my case, I need about a 30 year window. Loved the Actual-ness of this whole piece, both as a visceral recall of trying times and a call to pay attention to the actual present.
Mark! Thanks for reading. 30 year window, right on time. Journey > destination
Hey Zane, thanks for sharing your reflections on 'liking'—I have to admit, your story had me chuckling! The way you described your middle school dance experience was both hilarious and poignant. It's funny how our early experiences shape our perceptions, but it's also kind of sad to think about the pressures we felt back then, isn't it? Your observations definitely got me thinking.
Paulie! Appreciate you reading. Interesting you mention sadness. I guess in a way it is. But such is life. The line between “sad” and “funny” is pretty thin
Nothing more likable than a story about being awkward in 6th grade.