I had a very unexpected and surprising soul moment today. Chatting it up with an undergrad philosophy major.  We’ve noticed over our few conversations in the last few months that we have a lot in common, personality wise.  But never thought THIS would happen.  I was talking about how I have to really work up the confidence to get something started, instead of just jump into things like a lot of other people (We were talking about my concerns about applying for a PhD program), and he stopped me and said it is the same with him. And THEN said this:  

“For example, I can’t watch any movies unless I am VERY confident that I’m going to get something out of it.”

“What?? Are you serious?  Me too!”

“Yeah, it pisses all my friends off. I have a friend who watches tons of movies all the time. I don’t get it.

“Same!  I never watch any movies; I can never work myself up to thinking it is worth my time. People find it so strange!”

“Yeah, but I’m not that way with books, at all.”

“Me neither.”