The lady in front of me turned and said, “I couldn’t help but overhear your conversation. And yesterday’s. I think the questions are cute.” Then a guy across the aisle leaned across and said, “He’s been to Nepal? That’s smooth.” The lady behind me tapped me on the shoulder. “I think he has a crush on you.” I side-eyed the three of them. “Is this The Truman Show? Am I on television right now? Because what even is my life?” An older man one seat back across the aisle answered. “I heard your soup question, son. I think there’s a pretty good chance your life is a mess.” And so, for the remainder
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