Oh my god

Hellhound

Super Moderator
I went for another walk today, but not very far this time. Nothing to do with fear, I just didn't feel like getting lost.

I did talk to a random someone, though. I caught an old lady who was about to cross the street and asked what time it was (again, I had a watch, but that's usually how I catch people, with common questions), then procceeded to say "nice weather we have". We ended up talking for a little while, I'd say about 15 minutes, about weather. Then she crossed, I took a different path and went back home.

I guess that counts as something :question:
 
^ I have lesser conversations with people I know, so your conversation definitely counts. Besides, socializing isn't always about substance. Weather is as good a topic as any.
 

MikeyC

Well-known member
Talking for 15 minutes to a complete stranger is one hell of a feat! I wouldn't even do that. Well done, Hellhound. :thumbup:
 

Hellhound

Super Moderator
Old ladies are the best choice, most of them are nice. They always seem to be willing to talk to anyone for an eternity.
 

Hellhound

Super Moderator
Today, after the cafeteria time, I took a taxi and went to what is considered the widest avenue in the world., just to stop at Burger King. I haven't eaten junk food in years, I wasn't interested in the food. I wanted the pony toys that came with the happy meal (or whatever they call it at BK)

I had to jump in the middle of a crowd to get in there. I am terrified of crowds, it was an open space and night time. But if I wanted the toys, I had to get out of the cab and deal with it. Instead of walking uberly fast like I do when I get scared, I walked normally. I was shaky, but nobody was paying attention to me so I was like "Oh well". I was mentally singing "New York New York" during the walk to keep my mind from going ZOMG CROWD.

I got inside and, fortunately, it wasn't too full. Now for the next challenge: Talk to the cashier of a place I'm not familiar with. I asked how much the "little boxes" were and if they had the pony toys. I ordered one of each, three boxes in total.

I left, took another taxi, and here's what I consider the funniest part of the whole thing. I usually never talk to anyone during car trips, but I did the whole opposite thing just to see what would happen.

So... I started by saying we had a nice weather, blah, blah. The driver seemed quiet, because all he'd say was "yeah" "ok" "yes/no". I kept talking. I suck at finding topics to talk about, so I just said whatever came to mind. I talked about things from my mom's old car to global warming. I blabbered a load of different types of randomnesses the whole trip. I can't tell if the driver was enjoying the conversation and he was just quiet or he was begging to god for me to get out.

Here's a good video that describes the situation:

Chimicherry or Cherrychanga? - YouTube

Then I arrived home and ate three hamburgers with three bags of fries and a Pepsi. And I've now got three ponies.

Fukken ponies, man. They make you do crazy things.
 

MikeyC

Well-known member
That's really cool, Hellhound! Nobody really looks at you in crowds. It's our mind that tricks us into thinking that we're the centre of attention when, in reality, we're just another nameless face.

Sounds like one intense meal there, too, haha. Three burgers. I'm hungry now.
 

Phoenixx

Well-known member
Wow, hellhound! Seems like you've been challenging yourself the last two weeks. Great job! :thumbup:
 

Hellhound

Super Moderator
Today, at the cafe, I randomly stood up, raised my voice and called the waiter.

I said: "HEY MARCELO, I NEED A MEDIALUNA HERE -points at my table-"

He laughed (the guy already knows me. I'm one of the regulars) and gave me a thumbs up. Then I decided to add "YEAH MAN, I ABANDONED THE DIET FOR TODAY. SUE ME"

The other regulars laughed, the waiters laughed, the cashiers were giggling like derps, while some other random people were weirded out, I think. Maybe I was too loud?

Anyway, yeah. Not sure if that counts. Does it?

By the way, if you're curious, this is a medialuna http://www.micocinamisrecetas.com.ar/?bb_attachments=90&bbat=11&inline
 

Phoenixx

Well-known member
Sure it counts! Yay for making people laugh! And yeah, that totally looks like a croissant. Mmmm...
 

Hellhound

Super Moderator
Ok, so... I'm going to update here.

Today I woke up really early to go to customs for a package. I took a taxi, because, as many of you know, I am unable to take a bus because I panic badly.

The cab driver was a major j3rk, he left me like two blocks away from the P.O because I got upset at him. During the trip, he purposefully got behind slow traffic and buses, then proceeded to go reaaaaaally slow. Some cab drivers do this to charge more. I kept telling the guy to be quicker because I was in a hurry, and I told him to please quit getting behind slow vehicles because it was nonsensical.

I had 50 bucks to go there, once the price hit exactly $50, he told me to pay and get out. It didn't matter that I was left in the middle of a huge @$$ avenue that looked like a labyrinth. The P.O was visible, but awfully far, I didn't know how to cross and was afraid. It's a complicated place, I'd show you guys a photo, but I can't find any.

I managed to ask some old man for help. I asked him if he could do me a favor and help me get there, he was nice enough to lend me a hand.

Finally, I got into the P.O and it took me around two hours to get my package. It's a complicated, tedious process, but it was worth it.

When I got out, I had to ask someone else for help again, because the package was HUGE and it was impossible to stop a taxi while carrying it. He helped me by pointing at a taxi that was parked nearby. I thanked the guy and proceeded to take the taxi. This driver was really nice, he drove me home really quick and we had a chat during the trip.

Then I arrived home, opened my package and hugged the massive pony toy that was in the box.
 
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