Wanker radar

I guess I am a bit naive. I was very unhappy when I figured this out, but now I'm proud that I am not old and jaded. I intend never to be. I will bask in the fact that I will be the most genuine, friendly person possible with no agenda whatsoever.

Why the grim thoughts? My vacation. I am involved in a hobby that many other people belong to-- worldwide, even. I just spent the last 10 days camping with about 13,000 people. As with any organization that involves many, there are amazing group dynamics to watch. As a person who held a very powerful position last year, and may again, I watched. I watched people try to curry favor; I watched people try to reach around with a knife. Sadly enough, some of these people were those I had thought of as friends. I thought these people liked me for me and that I was just lucky enough to meet them because of that position. I thought my "wanker" radar was adequate.

So, my radar is beefed up. You may argue that that is jaded. I would say that it is just gilding on the rose.