Last night I watched a movie about a boy and girl in love.

Cliche, right?

This boy and girl met in Vienna.  He was American.  She was French.  They had one heck of a romantic day, than went there separate ways.  Six months later he went back to Vienna to meet up with her.  She didn't show.  They hadn't exchanged phone numbers or emails.  They had no way of contacting.

The movie starts nine years later in a small bookstore in Paris where he is doing a book signing for his new book.  The book is basically autobiographical about their romantic day some nine years earlier.  She shows up to the book signing.  The whole movie is centered on their conversation.

It starts after the signing and goes until the end of the movie.  No stops or breaks.  The entire movie takes place in just over an hour.  They joked, caught up, cried, and talked about life.  Their conversation was amazing.  I loved the movie.

This brings me to the topic of this blog.  Conversation.  When was the last time you had an hour long conversation with someone.  I'm not talking about a fluffy one either.  Not one of those small talk, how's the weather mumbo jumbo, but a deep, personal conversation.  It's been awhile for me.  I miss it.  I had quite of few of them on my mission with companions. Maybe it's time for another good convo.

Part 2:  When was the last time you listened to someone else's conversation.  I love eavesdropping on strangers.  You learn so much about them, but at the same time their is also a ton of mystery.  I like to imagine their backstory with the person they are talking to.  The best is when they are on the phone and you can't even hear the other persons response.  Next time you are in public stop and listen to what people are saying.  People are fascinating, and everyone has something important to say.

In short, conversation is good.  Try conversing a little more.  Peace out.