Evening guys
I've just gotten home from a couple of hours in a pub celebrating a work colleagues birthday. I knew two of the group well as I work with them and we've gone out for drinks several times before...ok so far...but one of my friends had invited one of their friends, who I didn't know
So, needless to say I've felt a little anxious about this, but ok, am thinking I can handle this new element. I am a witty and intelligent person (plus I'm wearing my very cool, albeit slight geeky fragale rock t-shirt, so whats not to love). Bring it on!
Oh dear. Not sure what it is about meeting new people that makes me
a) laugh like a lunatic when no one else is
b) Unable to speak
3) or unable to speak coherently
4) avoid eye contact with said stranger
5) and fumble desperately with starting a topic of conversation even I'm not interested in
It was not pretty folks and I felt like a complete doghnut. The other thing about this is that we were in a pub that was noisy and claustrophobic, which I find hugely difficult and am very sensitive too.
So, I did what I generally try to do and ran away at the first opportunity. My exit prob wasn't particularly elegant and I think I sometimes come off as being rude. Anyway, think my friends know me well enough not to take offence, however I have prob confused poor stranger lady!
So am home, straight into my pyjamas with a nice cup of tea
much safer like that methinks
Anyway, story of my life but hey ho. I've got a guided cycle ride coming up on 3rd April with new people, so I am building up all my bravery and witty repertoire *cue ROCKY music* cos I am the eye of the tiger la la la
Night all and hope all is well
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