I think I made a new friend today.
This is quite an accomplishment for me, since I don't make friends easily. So I was in english class today, getting ready to leave (I was watching the clock, of course). With 5ish minutes left, I started a totally random conversation with this guy. We were just talking about a book that we have to read for class, and how it's ridiculous because we have to buy it on our own, and it costs 25$. So, I was quite outraged, you see. haha. Then he tells me how he found a copy at the library since he works there. Then we just started talking about if I speak mandarin or not, since I'm "so good at it". hahah. It was pretty funny. But I didn't take much notice from it at the moment. Outta no where, I realized that I made a friend today. I've knew him since the beginning of the school year, but I've never had the interest of talking to him til today.
You see, we always make excuses, saying "Oh, I dont have anyone to bring! I have no friends; I'm a loser." But there're opportunities everywhere! It's just whether or not you wanna take that initiative and be the one to say "Hey, whatcha doing?" first.
I think this concept of initiation is very applicable. It doesnt have to be making friends. It could apply for making amends, changing habits... etc. You know what I mean.
Looking forward to YOUR blogs, :)
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it sure is never too late. what I notice is that, if you want to get to know people, really try to hang out with them, and spend time with them. It's really easy at high school and maybe universities (waterloo is bad, because ppl r all over the place :P), because you people see each other everyday anyways. Just join a conversation between classes, you will usually meet some interesting (and not so interesting) people. At some point, you will know that I learned it the hard way, but you will fare better, because you already figured it out yourself! :)
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