It's been quite a social week for me. I'm really a social introvert and find it really hard and draining to socialise with people. I can't be the only one! I am, however, very glad I participated in the social events this week.
First one was something for my Asylum Lake board group. Later this month there is going to be a history walk and talk at Asylum Lake and the gentleman doing the talk offered to give the board members a preview. Really glad as I won't be there on the actual day! This man, M, was so knowledgeable about the history and where old buildings would have stood. It was so fascinating. I could have listened and walked with him for hours!
I really enjoy history. It was one of my favourite subjects at school. I wonder about all this land has seen!
On Wednesday I had my small camera club group meeting. I still find it a bit daunting, but it gets easier each time and it's fun to talk with other people who enjoy photography. Also, on that day I had the Asylum Lake board meeting. It was long but quite interesting. I still feel a bit intimidated as I feel the other people know a lot more about the community happenings, but I am finding my feet doing the social media for the board. It's something I can do and I don't have to interact with people lol
Today I walked with my friend as she is back from her travels. I have enjoyed my time alone. I'm not quite sure how to move forward. I really enjoy just wandering by myself, but I enjoy walking with her too. I think I might just stick with what I was doing - three days walking with her, two days wandering by myself. That might change depending on what wildlife/birds there is about.
Hope everyone is having a good week. Do you enjoy a lot of social interaction or do you find it difficult?
Social interaction is tricky as I'm vulnerable to chest infections. So I only meet up with a few people at a time and always in an uncrowded space out of doors. Very weather dependent and quite different from my school teaching days!
ReplyDeleteDid you used to be a very social person? It does sound as though you still get out a bit and enjoy the interactions.
DeleteI find social interaction wearying. I enjoy being with one or two people, but more than that is difficult, mainly because I'm trying to listen to every conversation at the same time. It sounds as though you have the right balance.
ReplyDeleteThat's how I feel. It's a bit energy zapping!
DeleteAs a terribly shy child I am now quite introverted as an adult. I dislike crowds and noisy settings because I have tinnitus and can't pick out voices if there is a lot of background noise.
ReplyDeleteI have always enjoyed my own company and especially like to be out in my garden with my radio tuned to local radio.
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I enjoy being by myself too. I find it draining to interact with people. I really am not good at small talk. Once I know people I'm a little better, but not a lot! Being in the garden sounds like the perfect way to spend time.
DeleteSounds like a lovely week and you did well to push your boundaries to socialize. I am a bit of an introvert, myself, but, I enjoy some social interaction with people I know. I was perfectly happy during the Covid lockdown and I'm still not going out much since that ended. I still wear a mask when I do go out.
ReplyDeleteI'm a lot better with people I know but it's still a struggle! It sounds like you have a great network of friends and family who check in with you.
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