Awkward Moments

It has occurred to me recently, that awkward moments happen a lot more than they used to. Now I do not know if this is as a result of my own personal personality, or if this is as a result of the reality of life. Have you ever noticed that when two people are approaching each other in a hallway, and they make eye contact, it is very hard for awkwardness not to come out of that situation or la situation en francais. Especially if you are vaguely familiar with that person. Then you are left both knowing that you know the other but unaware if the other remembers you so you don't say anything, or you do and the other person completely ignores you. Sometimes it seems like just avoiding eye contact with people all together would be the best way to save yourself embarassment. However, I hate ignoring people and I like to look at those around me rather than pretend I don't see anyone. Perhaps it is because of this quality that I end up feeling painfully awkward so much of the time. Should I change my open eye habits though? I think not, therefore, I am proposing to myself that I just learn to accept awkward moments for a regularity in my life. Embrace the awkardity and learn to laugh at what other people will poke fun of me for in the future. Yes, this seems like a most excellent plan.