Monday, January 13, 2003
DINNER WITH KARENA'S FAMILY
I drove out to Karena's place so we could go to her aunt's for dinner. Since I have yet to meet most of Karena's extended family, I was fortunate to meet her uncle from Hong Kong. He is the uncle that gave her the infamous Subaru SVX that she now drives ( you know, the one with the weird windows). Anyway, he is a very fun loving guy (who also has his serious side according to Karena).
I was also able to talk to another aunt from Canada on the telephone. She had a very infectious laugh and I was able to joke with her.
Then, it donned on me. I do much better with people who I can joke with, especially parents. Meeting parents or other adults can be a nervous time. But if I'm able to joke about myself or others, I feel much more comfortable. The problem is that Karena's mom has a good joking side, but she's definitely more the serious type. And that intimidates me because I'm definitely "off my game" and have to work on that area.
Hopefully, my game expands soon. I don't want to screw things up before the wedding or during the early parts of our marriage!
I drove out to Karena's place so we could go to her aunt's for dinner. Since I have yet to meet most of Karena's extended family, I was fortunate to meet her uncle from Hong Kong. He is the uncle that gave her the infamous Subaru SVX that she now drives ( you know, the one with the weird windows). Anyway, he is a very fun loving guy (who also has his serious side according to Karena).
I was also able to talk to another aunt from Canada on the telephone. She had a very infectious laugh and I was able to joke with her.
Then, it donned on me. I do much better with people who I can joke with, especially parents. Meeting parents or other adults can be a nervous time. But if I'm able to joke about myself or others, I feel much more comfortable. The problem is that Karena's mom has a good joking side, but she's definitely more the serious type. And that intimidates me because I'm definitely "off my game" and have to work on that area.
Hopefully, my game expands soon. I don't want to screw things up before the wedding or during the early parts of our marriage!
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