niche. host. attending son. shy twelve year old. confused. observer. entertainer. procrastinator. uncomfortable greeter of new acquaintances. see-er of old friends. advice giver. manipulative soothsayer. annoyed. cure all for work doldrums. level nine warcrafter. funny. awkward. inspired. unavailable. skipper of class. late. i was all these things today. needless to say, it was a good day.