Feels like the first time...

i've had a blog on Myspace for a little while now, but not all of my friends have access to Myspace. thus, Just Five Minutes was born. what does that mean? well, because of what i do for a living, i have encounters with people that can last from a mere five minutes to hours long. and what i have discovered is that it only takes five minutes (if not, less) to make a connection with someone. i want to use this blog to stay in touch with folks and to post my opinions on things. however, i also want it to be a journal for all of the five minute interactions that i have with people everyday. some of these interactions are funny, aggrevating, and even touching. i'm amazed at what people will share with complete strangers, just because they need someone to talk to. i will never use first and last names to talk about someone and i may even make up a name to protect the innocent. i just think that people are incredible and i don't want to forget these stories.

1st story: oscar

he is retired security for the smithsonian. he now works security for the IRS...sounds fun, huh? this man has met edward james olmos, coretta scott king and chelsea clinton while working security. i was trying to sell him an air purifier and we ended up on the topic of good restaurants in the area. he told me about a restaurant called lauriol plaza in dupont circle (shown above). it apparently has been there forever and seats 400 people. every night, there is a wait. he even gave me their card. the minute i get the chance...i am there. in retail, you encounter hundreds upon hundreds of people in a day. i am glad that i get to learn a little something from the occasional few.

i hope you enjoy my blog. if not, stop reading it immediately or make a comment. i can take it.