New People = Pain?

My daughter said something shocking to me the other day. She said, "I hate meeting new people because that's one more person I'll have to worry about dying."

That's an odd way to look at life. I explained to her if she didn't meet new people she would cheat herself out of much happiness and then used that time to explain to her there is no need to fear death.

Her comment took me off guard and made me wonder how many people avoid meeting new people or forming relationships to save themselves pain of some sort... I suppose if I'm honest with myself I've done this as well and yes, cheated myself.

My children teach me so much.

I'm gonna be the next survivor

Ok - I am bound and determined to be on the next survivor. I put this site up as a help....and am thinking of ideas for my submission video now. I'll post it after the deadline passes. I've realized through all this that I'm a serious dork.