Social Night

What a blast it is to meet to people and listen to their stories. I went to my first Hollywood party. There were tons of people from writers to actors, most of whom I didn't know. At times I felt lost in a huge crowd, but being comfortable in your own skin is very important.

It's amazing how many beautiful people there are in this town. They all dress well. It was quite disconcerting to be in my $45 black cocktail dress. Hopefully, it didn't scream newbie! If it did, oh well, it's what I got. Everyone was cool and nice towards me. They seemed interested in who I was, what I do, etc.

One thing is very important: listening. If you read Dale Carnegie's book, you'll know exactly what I mean. Blogging is very strange to me because it's so "one way". I'm more of a listener than a talker. I'm having to get out of myself and try new things. It's very theraputic. But also, as you can tell I'm definitely a writer, that never seems to be my problem.

Anyhow, read Dale's book. Excellent read.

Self Reflection:
Since we're on the topic of listening let's delve into that some more.

The next time you meet someone new, or what the heck, try this with someone you know too. Try listening more than talking. You'll be amazed the different response you get when you become a listener and not mostly a talker.