Do you know your neighbor- Jessica Nelson

Since I've only ever spoken to one of the people I sit next to I have no choice but to write about Charlie Payne (aka my “precal pal” for those of you who have had Mrs. Tallent). We have know each other since 5th grade but we've never really been friends. It's not that we don't like each other (at least on my part) we just kind of got stuck in the acquainted indifference zone.

When I saw his hipster couture makeover I thought he would fit with what I usually associate with that type of look (unfortunately this is a school assignment so you will have to use your imagination here), but he really isn't, he just has an effortless cool and relaxed vibe that I can only dream of accomplishing. He also has an effortless intelligence about him that is very impressive to me because it doesn't come easily to me and I wish I could be that naturally talented.

This probably accounts for our minimal conversation. As much as I think he would be an awesome person to get to know I always feel like there is nothing of value or interest I could ever say to him and without that I would just be an annoyance so I just avoid talking to him (and I have a quirk where if somebody has nice green or blue eyes I can't look them in the eye easily so I dodge eye contact with him like he is Medusa 90% of the time which isn’t helping). I also avoid certain music when I'm around him, I know music is a huge interest of his and he has this deeply developed musical interest so I feel so stupid listening to my horrible music near him (even though I know he doesn't give a damn what I'm listening to and probably will never notice what song I'm playing it just makes me feel better, which is good because even my more acceptable music choices are still bad). Other than that the only other things I really know about him are that he likes poetry/literature, intellectual debates, and Lucy. Oh well, I'm just grateful for someone to put up with my pleas for help in math and to save me in class discussions (because this year in English and APUSH I cannot seem to shut my mouth even when intelligent things stop coming out), so if you're reading this thank you and I very much appreciate the contradiction between the stereotype of your look and your kind and chill personality. In 5 years you will probably be successful in anything you chose to do because I have yet to see a weakness from you but if I had to guess I'd say you'll be something with a creative edge, maybe a philosophy professor (although that sounds a little boring for you), and living with Lucy, no kids or wedding ring though =) .