Monday Free Write Question

I have recently met someone who is very cynical and usually shuts himself off from the world. He'll tell me he's not willing to love anybody or feel any kind of emotion for fear of falling in too deep. And I am wondering how many other people are like this? And why would anybody shut off their willingness to love? It's like....having a superpower you don't use. It's sad.

About Me

• Favorite thing about English- when i go into Ms. Bryant's English class, I'm always excited to be writing. I can't wait until we all start our short stories or whatever we end up doing. It's also cool 'cause I've met some other peers that are into writing too. I keep journals as well. Lol...I've actually filled up like, five notebooks. :P
• Something unique about me- not a lot of people know this, but I'm half Spanish. (As in Spain...not Mexico ;P) I know it's not that exciting but hey, I'm proud of my heritage! At least I think that's the right word...I don't know :)
• One life goal- something i want to do before i die (besides the obvious. ie: marriage, career, etc.) I would like to...hmm...haven't really thought about this much....oh yeah! I've always wanted to go to New York City. Everyone always tells me it's so pretty and wonderful, and I want to witness that all myself.