When a new friend asks my mother what I do for a living, she answers: Matchmaker! This reply is always met with a gasp and a puzzled expression. My mother then goes on to explain that my true calling is to bring together people with shared interests: You want to get rid of an old computer? A friend of mine has a child who could use one.
I have always had that drive to "match" people up and it has always fascinated my mom. I think it has somewhat abated in recent years but it was rekindled recently with Freecycling and Bookcrossing. Those ideas are very stimulating, but my passion for institutionalized "matchmaking" has faded...
As for myself, I rather thought I would be well suited as a housecleaner, as I like nothing more than impose order onto chaos. I guess that is a very transferable skill as many can testify to that.
What about you? What is your calling?
English Cucumbers
10 months ago
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