We all have a story

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Every single person has a story. Sometimes we think our stories aren't interesting to anyone because we've lived it and often find it dull. We don't see what appeal our personal stories would have for others. I personally am a fan of biographies and nonfiction and I have literally read books about people I didn't even know because their story connected on some level. Humans love learning about other people at least a good portion of us do. Sometimes others stories either inspire us or make us feel better about ourselves knowing we aren't suffering alone. You never know what people will find fascinating about your life. There isn't one person that hasn't had something interesting happen in their lives. We love learning about others. I never thought my life was remotely interesting but when seeing it from someone else's point of view I'm like "Oh, I could see how they might find that particular information interesting". It's like if you could ask any random stranger anything about their life what would you ask? What is it that intrigues you about people? I find myself people watching sometimes just to see how they go about their day and I wonder things about them. When I look at old houses I think about the people who may have lived there and what kind of drama may have happened there. I think about the love and laughter that happened in them. Part of why I love old houses is their history. People have history good and bad. My family relations would probably baffle a ton of people. My personal experiences might help someone else on a personal level to know they aren't struggling alone. Is anxiety exciting? I mean I guess sort of but not really. I don't know why anyone would want to know about mine but I share anyway to help bring awareness and to help someone else dealing because sometimes knowing you're not alone means something. Sharing your personal experiences and stories is interesting. It's like my grandma probably didn't think her life story was interesting but her life was so full of struggle and to see her keep moving forward despite it all that is interesting. To know how strong she was. I love hearing family stories. I love telling stories with my friends and laughing at our shared experiences which often have us in hysterics. When I find biographies or nonfiction books it doesn't always have to be someone super famous because each story is interesting in its own unique way. If every single person had a book written about them there would be so many similarities and differences between each person. There would be laughter and tears in them all but each experience would differ. Some people live more tragic lives than others. Some people live more exciting lives than others but everyone's life is interesting and unique. I think about this a lot as I people-watch...what questions would I ask a stranger if I had the chance and they'd answer honestly? I imagine it'd differ from person to person after I watch them a little bit. I remember people wanting to know about me simply because I was the quiet kid. I didn't understand why but I had people genuinely curious what was going on in my mind. Things I didn't find remotely interesting about myself they did. If I could write a story of my life I have no clue what I'd even write. I do know I'd change names and dates and use a pen name just because I wouldn't want people to know it was me. I'd like to believe whatever I wrote would be done in a style that could bring out some laughs but also stay somewhat serious. Here's the thing with me most people know me one of two ways. They know me as the comedic relief or as a serious person there's seldom an in between. They'll get the side where I listen and sometimes give advice or they'll see me as the person they talk to in order to get a laugh. I'd love to be able to show both sides in my writing. If you could write a book about your life what experiences would you write about? If you could ask a stranger any question what would it be and why?