Good Things & Bad Things

So the other night four of us (I, a close friend, a good friend and just a friend) were having dinner at a suburban restaurant, when the good friend (the innovative one of the lot) came up with a suggestion.

"Let’s play a game", he said.

And so we began – each of us had to talk out loud five good qualities and three bad ones in others seated on the table. Though I was not very keen, it just sounded like one of those corporate exercises, I was left with no option but be part of the group.

After nearly half hour of round-table discussion, the overall consensus was something like this.

Good Things

1. I am very straightforward – which is a good thing because this leaves no room for misunderstandings and other hanky-panky businesses.

2. I am a very good friend – hail, rain or sunshine, you can always count on me. (Though I am sure there is this someone who is reading this and nodding her head in complete disagreement).

3. Even at 27 (well going to be 28 very soon, *hint* *hint* people) I have a certain child-like innocence.

4. I am very passionate about things I set my heart on.

5. With me around life is (much much) more colorful.

Bad Things

1. Its good to be a cool Punju chick but it wouldn’t kill to be demonstrative when it comes to emotions. In short, I don’t need act strong 24X7.

2. I am a PRO in the field of emotional blackmail – Which according to me is a good thing but apparently my friends think otherwise.

3. I am not a deep thinker – frankly speaking this was the only point that pinched me the most. According to the close friend, I tend to jump onto conclusions as per my knowledge of what is right and wrong without ever giving a patient thought to the situation at hand. In simple words, I should think hard and long enough before coming to a conclusion.

Surprising na! How a silly game can actually end up being a good learning experience.