tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8832683104618206646.post3647066760706521401..comments2024-03-08T22:12:50.476-08:00Comments on Surviving 20-Something: Recluse vs ReservedMs. Morganhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05330713512145615495noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8832683104618206646.post-23125616283548935452010-12-09T18:15:13.568-08:002010-12-09T18:15:13.568-08:00I'm surprised by this! I mean, I don't kno...I'm surprised by this! I mean, I don't know you that well in the real world, but having seen you around friends, I would never consider you a recluse. I think I have a similar personality thing. When I'm around people I feel comfortable with, I shine and I can be loud, obnoxious, seemingly extroverted. But in general, I'm shy and very introverted. I sometimes really hate going out because I get sort of... uncomfortable and reserved, and it's not "me" or the me I see myself as. <br />I've been trying to work on this though for a couple of reasons. One, I realize that sometimes I have a tendency to drink too much in order to overcome my uncomfortable and reserved issue. It works, I come out and shine and people see the "me" I see, the one who has been there since I grew up, you know? But I don't want to compensate or alcoholize myself and possibly put myself in risky situations in order to be my true self.<br />So, another thing I've found that kind of works is to do things prior to events such as this, that really bring the sassy Jackie to the surface. For example, solo undies dance parties in my living room? Always a good thing. Also, I've found some people just bring that more to the surface, so I'll try to make some time with them on the day of a big event. <br />Or, on days that I don't even want that "me" on the surface, I make other plans. But, I think what I've found is that regardless of whether people are too drunk to remember your name or know whether you're a student, social interactions are about that spark, that meeting of minds, where your hearts connect in the speak and you just know, it's all alright. We are all here together and we are getting through it. Otherwise, it's entertainment value. Oh, another thing I've noticed, I don't know if you're into dancing, but if you are, act like you are dancing alone in your living room, in your undies, and people will assume all of the following: 1-you're the life of the party, 2-you want them all up in your grill, 3-you can dance REALLY WELL and 4-you are really drunk. It has always worked in my favor, and reduces chit-chat.Jackie Thttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09037093599664597217noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8832683104618206646.post-12472766356198606772010-12-09T18:07:29.790-08:002010-12-09T18:07:29.790-08:00I think you are great just the way you are... you ...I think you are great just the way you are... you are you and that make u one of the most unique people in the world... I don't like big crowds and starting conversations with people I don't know. I speak my mind (which does tend to get me into trouble) no one makes you happy except ur self..so live life the way you want not what everyone else wants. <br /><br />p.s. I love you and miss you *hugs*Carmannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8832683104618206646.post-59143809407603502332010-12-09T14:53:00.489-08:002010-12-09T14:53:00.489-08:00LOL. So I'm not sure who you are "Anonymo...LOL. So I'm not sure who you are "Anonymous" but while I have many shoes I don't know about "vodka" shoes....makes me think of shoes I perhaps "lost" my vodka on (which has never happened). But yes, if you must know...I know exactly what pair of shoes I'll be wearing tomorrow.Ms. Morganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05330713512145615495noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8832683104618206646.post-9730906296802802292010-12-09T14:51:33.122-08:002010-12-09T14:51:33.122-08:00Ms.Morgan,
I know you have "vodka" shoes...Ms.Morgan,<br />I know you have "vodka" shoes!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8832683104618206646.post-80340044532217461722010-12-09T10:21:57.186-08:002010-12-09T10:21:57.186-08:00Oh Lucas! Thank you - both for the support and the...Oh Lucas! Thank you - both for the support and the laugh. Don't forget I was one of those RLCs encouraging you (not bothering you) to come to events. :) While I don't necessarily agree with the "choice to be hidden" I do understand what you're saying and again thank you for the support.<br /><br />FYI - Do I own a "vodka" dress?Ms. Morganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05330713512145615495noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8832683104618206646.post-39172748979221061812010-12-09T10:16:16.682-08:002010-12-09T10:16:16.682-08:00ooookkkkkk morgan.
I used to be like this. I woul...ooookkkkkk morgan.<br /><br />I used to be like this. I would go to work (have my "social" life there) and go to school and come home... this was high school.<br /><br />In college I worked, went to school, and lived in School Sponsored Housing... where I was always bothered by RAs, and RLC's to attend events that truly had nothing to do with nothing... it was the true foundation of a social life they were attempting to build. And for many they accomplished this task without a fail. <br /><br />I found my outlet in going out into the world. Telling myself that lying in bed at eight o'clock was for when i was 80 and couldn't get out of my bed without having an assistant or at least a hand to help.<br /><br />This inner battle and/or war is a subconscious choice to be hidden. You are one of the funniest and most difficult to understand people I know. but once you start reading the layers of onion that you are.... You see Morgan. This girl from a small town with a small family that love her for her... and you except Morgan for her. <br /><br />Don't dread the party. Put your "vodka" dress on before you go and have fun. Remember being able to have fun and making fun are different. Despite having you planned the party, you can still surprise yourself and the people around you. <br /><br />LucasLucas Schunothttp://www.facebook.com/schunotnoreply@blogger.com