4. It’s People, Stupid!

Oh the types of people you will find. Those that love living far away, from the hustle and bustle (lots of activity, movement, and noise), the homebodies (unadventurous) that survive on books and music, keeping people at arm's length (avoiding intimacy or contact). They are characteristically quiet, introverted, with a very full inner life. Some might be called worrywarts (a person who overthinks troubles); what a horrible thing to be called. To be compared to a wart. People get those removed. I highly recommend not removing these people. Some are highly interesting. There are people who travel great distances, who enjoy going out, they might be outdoorsy (fond of/liking outside activities and natural places) and breathe in life, colors, and fresh air, all at once. I imagine them adventurous, curious about the sights and smells in the first person. A literary description could never satisfy (be enough) their curiosity. I would hope this person has the gift of storytelling, I would hope this person finds their way to my side and tells me all about these adventures. I would go on those adventures too, if invited, of course. Then you have your wise guys (people who wish to appear intelligent), your smart alecs (they feel they need to demonstrate they are smarter than others), and half-wits (basically idiots), they seem to be on opposite sides, but actually, they have one thing in common, they aren’t really intelligent, some will own it (accept), the others will try to convince you otherwise. I like to stay away from these and the know-it-alls; they are just annoying. I am more drawn to an intelligent, curious, and humble mind, mixed with a touch (just a little bit) of bravado. Beware of the two-faced people of the world, slimeballs (unpleasant person, liar), and parasites. Identify those, stay away. Learn your lesson once and for all. If they are capable of striking once, they will strike twice. They will strike against you. Just because they haven’t doesn’t mean they won’t. Every party has a party pooper! (a negative person who does not want to participate and actively ruins get-togethers) I suppose they just need someone to teach them to enjoy life, live in the moment, and not fear being silly. You can spot (identify) them a mile away. Gold diggers want a sugar daddy, and who might as well be a fuddy-duddy (having old-fashioned ideas). This is a love story as old as time. I don’t know if they actually have love for each other… but there is love of other things in the equation. Cheapskates and penny pinchers (repudiate spending money) need not apply to the sugar daddy/mommy position. I’m not dissing (criticizing) it, just making an observation. One of my personal favorites is teacher’s pet. Some may say it is a negative; not if you are the teacher. Have I told you I am a teacher? I also liked being the teacher's pet. Hell, I have had more crushes on teachers than I can count. I’m really bad at numbers. There are traits (characteristics) more important than intelligence, much more important than any number in a bank, it's about integrity. A man or woman of his/her word. She is a great person to know and to be friends with. He does what he says, she keeps promises. It’s a great characteristic. An all-around good egg (a good person). They may not be good at numbers, … but they may be a smart cookie (good a problem solving). Life seems to present all sorts of obstacles. A Jack-of-all-trades (has many abilities) could be the cherry on the cake. I would be remiss if I didn’t add the following to the list: the person who films garbage bags, the guy sticking his head out of the sunroof, the girl who listens to music in the supermarket and dances in the aisles, and the ever so faithful person who will burn your favorite pan. Nobody is just one type of person, thank goodness. That is part of the beauty of humanity. So, there are many types of people. These are just some. Which are your favorite types? I'm listening.