tongue tied

why is it that i am able to strike up stimulating conversation with everyone at work except the one cute guy that i would actually like to talk to? it always works out that way...probably because im so incredibly afraid that ill sound stupid that i cease to speak at all. so sure, mr. ultra-conservative 30 year old guy...lets chit chat...why dont you tell me about how we will be better off if bush gets re-elected. mmm...cute guy my age (actually thats just a guess...i havent asked him...of course i know how old everyone else is) that i want to make out with...all i have for you is a few stupid questions about bagels. sorry...but no, really...i like you more than the guy who told me all about his carpal tunnel. blech. every word that comes out of my mouth to him makes me seem stupider...and im sure i seem like a real peach when i cant hear what you are saying and have to ask "what?" THREE times...no honestly...i have trouble hearing everyone. im just not cut out for this conversation thing. send me a note.