"The smaller the mind, the greater the conceit." -Aesop

Take a look at the quote up there! --^ --^

I have a guy friend named, (changed name) Henry, (not a boyfriend) who happens to be too conceited! I just CANNOT STAND HIM ANYMORE. There is also another guy, named...(changed name) Jeff. Who is much like him in many ways. For example:

1) SHIRTS OFF!

Even at totally irrelevant places like a garden or museum, they can find some way of taking their shirts off.

2) Talk-back comments

They have wits, but sometimes it gets a little too out of hand...and come off as total turn-offs.

3)Confusion

Their talkativeness and their wits combine to make comments and statements towards you that leave you questioning many things on what they said.

4)Conceitedness

They think they have the greatest bodies in the world, the best athlete out of all of us, etc. etc. ETCETERA.

But.... Let me tell you something. I was on a hike today, and we (my whole coworkers and Henry - Jeff didn't go ) were on our way back. I lost my footing and was running down the horribly steep hill like crazy, screaming, "I can't stop! I can't stop! HOLY CRAP!" Henry came behind me, reached out his arm in an attempt to make sure that I didn't fall or hurt myself in any way.

I didn't know that he was behind me doing that, only assuming that he wanted to race or something. I came to a safe stop at a flat level of the trail. Henry came beside me. I was panting, and leaning over, hands on my knees. I didn't have the power to stop myself from running, and I was getting a headache from the pound of my feet.

Hours later at the work office, I was tired from the hike and lying down on the couch. (Changed name) Gina was still laughing from my almost fall, and Henry was on the computer. Gina asked Henry, "Why were you reaching out to Michelle when she was running?"

Henry replied, "I didn't want her to fall. I had my hand there just in case she fell."

To be honest, I really didn't believe him at first. I always thought he'd be the one to race and stuff and not really care. I guess I was wrong. :) I'm glad of that.