"OH YES, SHE WAS ALL EARS!"

WHAT MAKES A GOOD LISTENER?

WHICH ONE ARE YOU?

a.) the one who listens intently, without batting an eyelid = 100% FOCUS

b.) the one who tries to listen but then swings by in his own world every 20 seconds or so

c.) the one who already mastered being a "good listener" and just nods every now and then or says "ah-huh" or "uhm" in between pauses

I've experienced being with a genuine listener. She didn't only listened to my lengthy stories but what surprised me was how she patiently listened to me while singing Everything But The Girl's "DIDN'T KNOW I WAS LOOKING FOR LOVE". It really shocked me!

Basically, these are the common things people do when I sing (note: some are exaggerated and some are not):

1. they try to listen to the first few words then blurts out a really really loud laughter

2. they say, "hey, you can really recite a good poem"

3. they just pretend not to hear anything

4. they just utter a sarcasm to stop you from singing

5. well, the list can go on but i don't have any intention to prolong this list ;p

It was just so different for me to experience someone who can... not only listen to my stories but someone who can endure me, singing in front of her. As in, she really LISTENED and even sang the song's chorus with me. Barely I meet people like her!

This may sound very trivial, I know. But I really appreciate and take delight in simple things like this.

Thank you Cecilia! =)