100 Things Thursday - 80/100

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71. I'm more introverted than extroverted but I will talk to every stranger I come across, if given the opportunity. I love the stories that are shared in chance meetings. 
72. I will also avoid talking to people I know at almost every opportunity, unless I'm not the topic of discussion. Tell me what's going on with you and we're good. I'm a much better listener than I am a sharer. 
73. And though it makes no sense for an introvert, I love talking in front of crowds. Giving speeches, delivering training, leading meetings...  I love it. 
74. Playing the piano definitely helped me feel more comfortable in front of people. There can be no greater terror when you're a shy child than walking to the front of a crowded recital hall to play an unfamiliar piano with all eyes and ears in the room focused on you. 
75. But I soon realized that with enough practice and enough performances, I would live through it. And even if I flubbed, people still admired the effort. Pretty good lessons to have learned early in life.
76. My favorite flower is the callalily. They have sturdy stems and delicate blooms and I like the juxtaposition of strength and beauty. 
77. Yellow flowers are my favorite, regardless of variety. Nothing says joy like a bright sunshiney flower. 
78. But my favorite non-human living things are trees, any variety, any season. I am blessed to have dozens of pines and white birch trees right outside my door. They provide amazing scenery and tranquility all year long. 
79. For years I have been trying to decide what my favorite tree is and I just can't do it. They are all majestic and awe-inspiring to me.
80. One of my goals is to go to California to see the redwoods, though I'm pretty sure I'm going to faint when I do. But then I'll pop right back up and try to hug them all. Yes, I am that person. 

Comments

[Mary]

You are adorable. And an enigma. Wrapped in a riddle. Or something. xoxo