To the faceless, from the nameless

Introductions are difficult. If you think about the definition of introduction as in the act or process of introducing: the state of being introduced, you get the sense that someone should actually be providing assistance with this "process" for you. That some Tibetan Sherpa-like guide should be standing ready to provide you with a full service introduction. The service should come complete with witty and clever banter, jokes and guidance. Personalities could also be made available for a small rental fee.
Unfortunately for most, there is no one there to help navigate them through the southern slopes of a simple "hello." Perhaps that is why simply speaking to someone you don't know, joining a group or team, or the first day of class in a room full of strangers can make some people's nerves burn hot. Everyone, even the ones you think have their act together, are hoping that they find a friend or at least like minds amongst the group. Some of those people, probably most, may be pre-occupied with how they look, how they will be perceived, or, depending on how they were treated when they were younger, they are hoping that they don't meet another Lloyd from 4Th grade who seemed to live for one purpose only; to make them miserable.
Now, here we are, together, you and I, being introduced for the first time. Nervous? Me either. Perhaps it is because we are separated by that dark and empty chasm where human interactions morph into text and emoticons =p. We live in a world now where introductions can be accomplished through E mail, Instant Messages, forums, threads, dating sites, social networks and even blogs. This means that we can live in this virtual world, you and I, and never worry about the potential slips of human nature like tasteless jokes, boring conversation and body odor that are sometimes associated with meeting actual people. I'm not saying one way is right or another way is wrong; I am just making an observation.
To sum this introduction post up, I would like to say that I will strive for, but can't promise, a fresh perspective from an average point of view, humor and everyday musings.
In closing, an introduction, whether it is made in person or on the Web, is an introduction none-the-less. I felt that a good way to actually start this blog was with a quick introduction about introductions. Clever? Not really, but I forgot to purchase the "clever option" from my introduction Sherpa prior to the post. Next time I will be ready for you, and more importantly, the hard part is over; we've already been introduced.

See you next time.