Connect

So, how do you meet new people? I meet loads of new people everyday. Sometimes I can remember a name or two (or none). If I smile, they smile back. If I say "How ya doing?" in a bubbly manner, they reply. It's like a cat and mouse game of connecting with a total stranger. What I'm realizing as I get a wee bit older, it's hard to make new, true friends. In the past 4 years, I've met more people than I ever had in my life, but can I call them my (here goes an Ed Sullivan joke) "Really Good" friends? If I ran into any of my customers when I'm out (and about), I'll always stop and say hello. Would I grab a cheddar biscuit with them at Red Lobster? Think again. I reserve those special moments with my good friends. If it's grabbing a beer on an off-night or a Sunday afternoon burrito with my best bud, that's good for me. Is there really room in my life for more good friends? Of course, but they better pick a better place than one that serves 75 dozen shrimp on a plate....