[GH85Carrera]

My dad was in the Air Force. We moved a LOT. I went to 11 different schools, and year after year I heard "class, this is Glen the new kid"

Until 3rd grade I was very shy and introverted, and I had no friends. I remember thinking on the way to school in 3rd grade, having no friends sucks. So on my first day in school I screwed up all my courage and walked up to 4 boys that were obvious friends with each other. I just introduced myself, and that year my mom even commented how many friends I had.

Of course we moved again, and I had to start over with new friends.

Now I can talk to anyone, anywhere. At my wife's 50th high school reunion I only knew my wife and one of her friends. They wanted to catch up with former classmates, so I was left alone with people from a small town. I chatted and with many different people, and had a good time.

I have started conversations in elevators, supermarkets, and big box hardware stores. My brother is the same way. His wife is always amazed how he can talk to any stranger.