never talk to strangers.

is this good advice for those of us who are old enough not to be lured into a kidnapper's grasp? i mean, isn't everyone a stranger until you meet them?

i ramble. i'm just writing this entry because i actually talked to somebody i didn't know. past the usual automatic pleasantries of "hi" "how are you" "excuse me" etc. and for me, this is a BIG deal. especially coming on a night where i was feeling kinda saddy. for no apparent reason. i struck up a conversation with this girl in the local coffee/bookshop - something i never do. i never feel "cool enough" to talk to strangers, especially the likes that hang out in said shop. i've seen her there before, so maybe a conversation will occur at a later date too.

okay- i realize that for you super-outgoing types, this is silly. but, those of you who know me know that i'm really shy (if you don't, just remember back to when we first met.....)