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And so we’ve come to hump day. That magical day where hump doesn’t necessarily mean “hump,” if you know what I mean.
I skipped yesterday’s prompt about pets because when I moved out on to my own I didn’t (and still don’t) have the funds to provide for her. I can’t afford the dog food, the extra rent, or the vet bills. I miss her. I miss her waiting at the door when I get home. When I hear a jingle it reminds me of her dog tags slapping against one another and I expect to see her coming into the room. But she never comes.
I’m sad about it, but I have to take care of me and the children first. I know she is well cared for and loved where she is so I can at least take comfort in that.
Okay, enough of the sappy stuff. PROMPT ME!
Do parties and crowds fill you with energy, or send you scurrying for peace and quiet?
This all depends on the crowd. If it’s a crowd of people I know then I feel comfortable enough to be myself and be goofy and make people laugh. Once I get people laughing that does fill me with energy and motivates me to keep on going. In a weird way, in crowds of people I know and like I prefer to be the life of the party. I like that I’m able to entertain people and keep them laughing. In fact, it feels good to make people laugh.
If, however, I’m in a crowd filled with strangers I find a place to the side and sit there and quietly observe. I’m not very outgoing and unless somebody initiates a conversation with me I probably won’t say anything. Even then I would say as little as possible. Then I would eventually try to find my way out of said crowd and try to find some solitude. There’s nothing worse than being surrounded by people yet somehow feeling all alone.
AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION TIME! How do you behave in large crowds, Stuph Maphia™? Are you the life of the party or do you find a place to hide?
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I don’t typically take on prompts, but I love reading them.
In this case….I’m a complete introvert. I would, more than likely, avoid the crowd altogether and choose to spend the evening alone, with a bottle of red and good scary movie. I’ll snuggle with my kiddo and my IPad….and be happy as a clam.
That sounds like a good night, too.
Sounds like me too,,,I always look forward to going out,,and then when I get there find myself thinking, what the hell am I doing here,,,I just want to go home and read, watch tv or cuddle with my man or kiddo’s
Yup.
If I’m with my posse, I’m as obnoxious as anyone you could ever imagine, but if I’m among strangers? You’ll find me behind the potted plant.
Seems we have that in common.
I’m the same in a crowd of friends, but avoid other crowds like the plague.
Seems there’s many of us out there…
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In a crowd of friends, I’m as crazy as you get. In a crowd of strangers, no way, I’m outta there.
Me tooooooo!
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Mostly I’m the person in the corner reading, or creating dialog to conversations I cannot hear. There’s a good chance that if you try talking to me, I will just stare at you debating whether it not your a bot, zombie, or vampire.
If by chance I catch you staring and laughing at me, all hell breaks loose. I will talk to my invisible friend next to me laughing at you until you walk away.
Soooo….no crowds either way, huh?
I can do them, but I’m just not usually in them.
Me either.
I am a corner dweller, or if the party is at your house, I am in the room with the coats. Forced socialization in terms of “parties” gives me anxiety. I do better with the group that is still around after the party to help clean up and talk then.
My mom has anxiety issues. It’s no fun.
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If I know the people and feel comfy, I can be the life of the party. But like you, if I don’t know anyone, I am a wallflower. You can’t be a flower cause you are a dude.
What? That’s bullshit! What can I be, then?
A Venus fly trap?
Ooh! I like it!
Years ago, I consciously changed from a shy person into a bit of an extrovert because I was lonely and didn’t know anybody. I discovered a secret to talking to strangers — I began each conversation by saying “Don’t you HATE trying to think of things to say to people you don’t know?” As it turns out, everybody hates trying to think of things to say to people they don’t know. And they will talk about it until they think of something else to say to you.
I still use this tactic when I have to go to professional “networking” meetings.
That’s a good idea, Elyse. Thanks.
I absolutely hate meeting new people. I can’t think of many things that are worse than that.
I don’t hate it, but I’m uncomfortable doing so. I never know what to say. I don’t know if I should be myself or someone else so I don’t usually talk.
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You rock the prompts, Twindaddy!
Thanks!
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I say ditto. If I’m with people I feel ok with, I am ok. Otherwise I’d rather be at the dentist having my teeth or tongue pulled out.
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It all depends on my mood and how many people I know. If I’m by myself and I don’t know anyone, I’ll be the one in a corner quietly observing what’s going on, and making an excuse to leave early. If I know people, then it’s a lot better! But if I’m feeling down, then I find it really difficult to paste on a happy face and may still be in the corner finding an excuse to leave early.
Me too!
I feel a joke coming on… “A nun and a storm trooper walked into a bar…”
And it effing hurt.
I LOL’ed, so it’s funny. *grin*
NO!