I haven't written a karate update in a while, because, frankly, there just hasn't been that much to talk about. Sensei has added a Wednesday class from 5:30-6:30, so I've been going on Mondays and Wednesdays since we started working 10 hour shifts.
This week, Mr. Eiffling from the Greenville dojo came in on Monday to work out with us. His wife's family lives here, so he comes fairly often. He got there around 6:00, and we worked out until 8:00. That's when I left. Sensei had told me that if I needed to go, to just go, but I didn't want to miss anything. Mr. Eiffling's knowledge of Isshinryu is simply amazing. I finally leave at 8:00, though the rest of them stayed and sparred a bit.
Tonight was just me and Joshua. Sensei had worked nearly around the clock at his regular job. He said they'd let too many people off for the Holiday, so those who were left had to fill in. He came in about halfway through class, but was too tired to teach any. So Josh and I piddled around with some self defense. Then we just sat down and talked. And talked. About everything from mortgages to student loans to band to the local private school. We were never at a loss for words. There were never any awkward moments of silence. We just talked.
It's almost frustrating in a way. I can talk to Josh, but there are so many other people out there that I'd like to be able to talk to that way as well. I just never seem to know what to say.
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Some people are just easy to talk to. I've learned in my life that if something doesn't come easy, there's probably a reason.
Amy, I've always found it difficult to talk to people. I've been that way for as long as I can remember. You've got me wondering now what the reason for that might be.
Hi, Amy - first time visitor to your blog. I like your candidness. People think I am very outgoing. Okay, I am outgoing. But they think I'm EFFORTLESSLY outgoing. And there's the difference. Good actress is more like it. I have always had a love/hate relationship w/myself and in one minute or area, be very unsure of myself and the next minute or a different area, feel very confident in my abilities. However, the reason they all think I'm EFFORTLESSLY outgoing is that I MAKE myself start the conversation. And it usually works. Other people are feeling the same way as you and they are relieved to have you get the talking started. And then there is the old tried and true - Give someone the opportunity to talk about themselves and really listen and they will enjoy your companionship. So, that is how I get around being shy about talking to someone or not knowing what to say.
Amy,--other Amy, welcome to the blog. I hope you enjoy your stay here. Just one question: How do you make yourself start a conversation when you have no idea what to talk about? I mean, people only want to hear so much about the weather.
Becky, I apologize - got your name confused with Amy's. If you are in the same place at the same time, that means you have that one thing in common. Start there. Just about anything will really do. It's kind of like being in the elevator with someone and you're both feeling awkward about sharing that tiny little space w/someone and not saying a word to them. Something as simple as, "I hate it when it comes to a stop." or "Wow, the hospital (or hotel or whatever) looks so different since the remodel" Just anything really. I hope you don't think I'm trying to be flippant. I am just telling you what works for me. And again, I am sorry for getting your name confused.
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