Fortunes, adventures, and words

 So, I had Chinese food the other day, and it gave me an idea.  I looked at the fortune I got, and decided to track them, just for fun, so I’ll try and keep up this stream-of-consciousness type thing as I have more come my way. 

5/10/2011
"You are broad minded and socially active."
  Disregarding the ambiguous grammar of that line (Do I think about broads a lot?  Well, I’m not from the 40’s, so not so much.) I have to admit I’m not as broad-minded as I’d like to be.  I’m rather stuck in my set of opinions, and as I have a long record of being right about things, I tend to stick by that, despite the fact I also have a good record of being wrong, as well.  When I am wrong, once I’m convinced, I will accept that, and change my mind, opinion, or what-have-you to match the truth of the matter.  I have been trying to open my mind and learn new things lately, but it’s a struggle, I have to admit.  
  As for "Socially Active"?  Well, for a hermit, I’m downright gregarious, but for a butterfly, I might as well still be in my cocoon.  Something I’m also working on.  
  So, ending analysis, this slip of paper missed the mark pretty broadly.

5/11/2011
"You will take a chance in something in near future."  
  Again, I’m compelled to point out the less than stellar grammar. ("Use your articles!!!!") However, I am indeed going to take a chance, very soon.  Just bought a car, and that was a huge deal, just for what it was, and next week, I have to fly down to NY to pick it up.  I haven’t been flying in over a decade, and I haven’t even traveled in a couple years, not since my last car just gave up the ghost.  (My fault, totally.  Scheduled maintenance is NOT optional.  Who knew?)  I had to find the right flights, the right connections, and then trains and trolleys to get there.  It’s a mess of details, and schedules, workarounds, and adventure that I’ve been avoiding for the last few forevers, so this is kind of exciting.