high on life

...or perhaps just on people.

i had such a great day today. not necessarily typical of my sentiments when it comes to the beginning of a work week. but today's interactions with several people made the day so special that i had to write about it.

as i write this, there's a surge of energy running through me. a certain kind of energy i haven't felt in a while. as a self-professed introvert, i often prefer intimate interactions with one or two others, or even to be alone over larger social gatherings where i have to summon effort to talk to people.

today was a little different though. from the interactions i had with a few friends and coworkers, i realized how important it is to be social. today, i learned and shared...effortlessly.

in these small and seemingly superficial conversations i got to know others much better. and i write this not because i'm feeling sentimental, nor because of the content of these conversations. i just want to document this because of these unexpected opportunities for fellowship (which are there everyday, really). and more importantly, it's to remind myself that such a small effort resulted in a tremendous amount of smiles and a renewed desire to connect.
and whether or not these people share my feelings about the experience, it doesn't matter. i am just plain happy they were part of my day.


...so thank you for being part of today! ;)