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Why Small Talk Is Important

October 31, 2016 Leave a Comment

I’m not good at small talk. In fact, I think small talk is a huge hassle and a waste of time. And this reasoning solidifies that I’ve never been particularly good at small talk.

I want to get to the nitty gritty. I want to know what makes you tick. Good or bad! I want to know why you think breaking up with God is a good idea.

And this is my struggle with human interaction. This is my struggle when I travel anywhere because it’s not always polite to delve deep, but I want to know why languages are the same but different. More often than not, it’s not appropriate. Sigh.

That’s why small talk is important.

Four Kind Of Sort Of Reasons Small Talk Is Important

Small talk starts with a small smile.

How many times have you started talking to someone that scowled at you? Really? Be honest. Like never. If not a smile, then at least eye contact? It’s the first step, even before the actual talk begins.

The first connection. And it’s small.

Why Small Talk Is Important — Small Talk topic: “Oooo! What’s your favorite hummus?”

2. Small talk, the actual talking, happens from a shared experience.

When I want to start a conversation with someone, I compliment their hair, the scarf, or some item on them. Or, I try to make a witty comment about the long line for the coffee machine. What is around you and other person that you both are experiencing?

3. Small talk is respectful of personal boundaries.

Small talk has a terrible reputation of being shallow. But you know, small talk respects the personal bubble…the emotional one. It’s the shallow water at the pool where you can wade into the deep. But sometimes it’s better to wade in than to leap into the deep end.

I mean, what if the deep end has the Loch Ness Monster? Some of you might be into that…but others might not be. Don’t disturb the monster unless you mean to be its mermaid friend.

It’s MEAN, to jump in and then run away. To Nessie, of course.

4. Small talk is the gateway drug to the hard stuff.

Funny enough, small talk is the perfect place to begin to find common interests. Weather geek? Coffee lover? Tea drinker?

You get the idea.

So, to me and others like me, quit hating on small talk. It’s the beginning of most good friendships. I mean, I doubt that C.S. Lewis met J.R.R. Tolkien and was like, “Tell me about Gollum.”

I mean, who starts with Gollum?

That’s not a good place to start. Let’s start in The Shire.

Dream Destination: Where Two Oceans Meet

October 27, 2016 Leave a Comment

Did you know that sometimes when oceans meet that you can see the divide between them? It’s seamless water, and yet, something’s different. How can it be water and yet separate?

This phenomenon is as mythical and magical as it sounds. But you can sometimes find it in Alaska!

Eventually, the waters mix, but for that moment, you can see the separation of two bodies of water. The most common explanation is when two bodies of water carrying different earth sentiments meet. The sediments make the water different colors, creating something that entertains and delights the creative.

Side Note: I’ve decided to stop using Pinterest images in my website because some images are protected by copyright, and I’d rather not be sued. Follow the links to see images!

Because, let’s be honest. Don’t you want to go to the place Where Two Oceans Meet. I’m certain magic happens there.

Do I wear my mermaid tale or my fairy wings?

11 Incredible Points In The World Where Major Bodies Of Water Join Together shows a bunch of other beautiful and bizarre moments where water is separate.

What To Wear To Where Two Oceans Meet

I’m wearing a mermaid tale and my fairy wings! If I’m going to see something so magical, I want to be dressed magical too. There’s also a chance that I’d play around with makeup.

What To Bring To Where Two Oceans Meet

loads of edible glitter for frolicking
the funnest of friends
a fairytale book about mermaids and oceans
a bathing suit and a wet suit

Obviously, you’ll bring all the necessary things like your passport, your tickets, your wallet, and your camera. But the magic is delighting in the experience of the adventure.