queen_of_painting: I actually picked this one up for under $25! It was a used copy, but it’s in mint condition. None of the pages were wrinkled or ripped, and the outer cover is intact save for a few bends here and there; nothing major. Perhaps your mom can look into purchasing a much cheaper used copy instead. I didn’t get the limited edition version with all the extra goodies, but the book in itself is wonderful!
Reason: Yesterday I was walking down the hallway of my school to my second connections class, when I heard another kid ask someone else what they were doing in their class, and he replied, “We’re watching that Pixar movie. The one with Rapunzel.” And I was thinking, “Seriously?!?” I almost said something, but didn’t. I’ve learned to keep my mouth shut since all that crap that happened last week…
Reason: Well, had a pretty good day. Got my PSAT scores back and they were awesome. But after a couple interactions with different people today, I feel like I’m forgetting how to conduct myself with people. I feel awkward. I never used to feel awkward. I’m kinda going through this one thing with a friend who I used to tell everything and now I feel somewhat awkward with because of some circumstances. And I have another friend who is really great to me but I have a feeling sometimes I make this friend feel awkward, and I don’t mean to. The worst part? They’re both from here . And I don’t wanna hurt anybody’s feelings Geez, what is wrong with me?! I was better at socializing when I was three! I don’t know if I’m to forward, or if I just make me doubt what I’m about to say or what…
Violet, I can relate immensely to how you’re feeling. Suddenly, now more than ever in my life, I feel more withdrawn and associating with people seems to be one of the most terrifying tasks in the world. It never used to be this way until literally just this past year or so.
You would think I’d have gotten better at that, what with working my first job earlier on this year and having to interact with strangers on a daily basis.
I think part of it has to do with the move, and being in a completely different environment. But at the same time, I get nervous about talking to people I’ve known all my life, including family members! If someone asks if I want to Skype, I literally feel like crying. It stresses me out all of a sudden. I don’t know where it came from. I’m 19 freakin’ years old, I’m an adult and should be comfortable with social interaction by now!
So yeah, that doesn’t help you any, and I’m sorry… but I wanted you to know you’re not alone! :C
little chef- Thank you for that. I know what you mean. It’s weird, especially since I’ve never felt like that before. And right now I’m worried I’m gonna loose my best friend. So, yeah, I feel for ya, and I’m sorry. I hope it gets better for you, too. You’ll be in my prayers.
I’m 22 years old and I’ve NEVER been comfortable with social interaction. I do it, and I’m good at it, but I’ve never been comfortable doing it. I can definitely relate to you when you say that it’s worse now than before, because it seems now that when it comes time for a party or any other gathering, I have to force myself to go and it’s also a real strain forcing myself to have things to talk about, or forcing myself to talk no matter what. It’s gotten to the point where I dread events such as that.
I just felt the need to chime in because I kind of feel the same way.
Current Mood: A little depressed, because a friend of mine whom I just added on PSN (PlayStation Network) has yet to respond to a PM I sent them. I don’t know if they are just too busy playing games or something, but maybe they’ll respond to me eventually. I just can’t help but get the feeling that people don’t want to talk to me when I don’t get a reply from them.
Freaking out so bad right now. Me and my sis got home late from one of her college art critique presentations, and my mom was asleep then. But apparently she posted a Facebook status saying she got really badly food poisoned to the point of feeling like she was going to die, and she almost got sent to the ER but was too tired and just fell asleep. It’s almost 3 PM. She’s still not awake