Here it Goes.

*cue dramatic music*

I'm bad at introducing myself. Really...the thought of initiating a conversation with someone who I don't know very well (or just don't know at all) is excruciatingly terrifying.

But I'll address my crippling insecurities little-by-little at another time; while I want to greatly improve my abilities to initiate communication with other people (and to ultimately make that good first impression), I think it's ridiculous how glorified first impressions are.

Okay, I know you're probably thinking, "well, what about those people who fall in love at first sight? Or those type of people who you just IMMEDIATELY know you're going to be best friends with?"

But what about the people who completely defy these first impressions? Be it positively or negatively, most people change; yet to a certain extent, many of us are trapped by the power we've given the first impression. It almost becomes a curse; if you don't make that great "first impression," then you basically lose that chance of ever forging what could have been an amazing friendship. Or worse; if you hold on to that positive first impression, you may never be able to let go of someone who is hurting you.

The point I'm trying to make isn't to completely disregard first impressions; instead, I'm challenging you to have an open mind; go beyond the stereotype and find out who that person is.

So, to stick with this philosophy, I'm not going to bother with writing a detailed introduction about myself. After all, what fun would there be if I just GAVE you all of that information directly? That's right; now you have the opportunity to brush up on your literary analysis skills!

*happy dance*

Oh, don't give me THAT look; even if you wanted me to just give it to you, I don't have all of this information myself yet. I am, after all, but a work-in-progress.

So, if you want to get to know me (or you just want to read what I have to say), then stick with it, and let's see where this thing ends up taking us.

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I arise in the morning torn between a desire to improve the world and a desire to enjoy the world. This makes it hard to plan the day. ~Elwyn Brooks White