Awkward display of emotion

I have always been an awkward person. Uncomfortable situations have always followed me around and now its at the point where I just embrace my dorkyness. Even the simple act of introducing myself or someone else is a task I can't seem to get down. I know I make it painfully awkward when I greet someone, or give them a hug goodbye, but I can't help it. I think the reason behind all of this is because I don't have a knowledge of societal boundaries. What I make up for in my academics (which isn't much) I lack in my social realm. For Example, I never know how much affection I am allowed to display for a fellow friend. I never want to come off as some creepy freak who is obsessed with other peoples' lives. I don't believe I am like this at all, but I fear that if I get to close to someone I will eventually push them away. In reality, I am probably doing the exact opposite.

Jordan's mother is a wonderful person, and I mean it. She undoubtedly goes down on my list as one of God's true survivors of the hardships of life. Everything that she has done and given up to provide a happy and secure life for her children is one of the most courageous and unselfish acts I have ever heard of. Lord knows times were not always perfect for this mother of two, but keeping her faith, she fought through it all and came out on top. She has the ability to spread and share her compassion with other people so easily, and when the opportunity arises to help out a friend in need she never hesitates. She is a great mother to her children, and a good friend of mine.

But how much is too much? How can I let her know how great of a person I think she is without pushing it too far? What are the rules? I don't know, and I may never find out, but I will go out on a limb and say that she brings a lot of happiness to a lot of people's lives, especially to someone who has the privilege of dating the son she so very finely raised. So thank you. Thank you, for being you and for helping fill a void in my life. If this is awkward enough, then so be it, for I cannot help it.

:)