Like most writers I know, I've got a little bit of social anxiety. If given a choice and able to be completely honest, I'd rather stay home with a book and a computer than go to a big party or social function. But for real-life reasons I find myself having to go to quite a lot of these events. I thought I'd illustrate in pictures what going to a party is like for me...and probably many of you!
All pictures are public domain from
Flickr Commons.
BEFORE THE PARTY:
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| Oh my God, what did I do? Why do I have to go to this? It's going to be awful, I know it. BREATHE. |
DURING THE PARTY:
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| Wow, there are a lot of people here. I even know some of them! This isn't so bad. |
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| Not bad at all. These people are actually pretty funny! And I think maybe they even get me. See, they laughed. |
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| This guy even looks like GARY COOPER. And I think I'm being passably charming. Woot! Success! |
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AFTER THE PARTY:
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| Oh my GOD what did I say? I think that one guy who looked like Gary Cooper looked at me funny. I probably sounded like an idiot. Ugh. And that dress. I probably should've worn a different dress. |
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| Oh well, I'd rather read anyway. |
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Or write. Damn, this character is witty at parties. I am good.
I think. |
