tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4665032970885491236.post993420995388653030..comments2023-12-19T02:22:24.713-08:00Comments on Lessons Planned, Lessons Learned: But I Don't Want ToAmanda Reganhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00352285288054509442noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4665032970885491236.post-19550362969769473812018-03-19T08:14:16.153-07:002018-03-19T08:14:16.153-07:00Yes, it always sounds wonderful until the reality ...Yes, it always sounds wonderful until the reality sets in. Fortunately, the evening turned out to be not too bad. :)Amanda Reganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00352285288054509442noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4665032970885491236.post-85251979801237734412018-03-19T08:12:36.400-07:002018-03-19T08:12:36.400-07:00I often think that I need to expand my social netw...I often think that I need to expand my social network, but when things like this come up, I am filled with dread, not excitement. Fortunately, it was only for a couple of hours, so not too overwhelming. My couch and Netflix were there to comfort me when I got home. :)Amanda Reganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00352285288054509442noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4665032970885491236.post-59079520315830101182018-03-19T08:09:31.860-07:002018-03-19T08:09:31.860-07:00The talkers need someone to listen to them, right?...The talkers need someone to listen to them, right? :) Amanda Reganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00352285288054509442noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4665032970885491236.post-81600323761606977952018-03-19T08:07:41.622-07:002018-03-19T08:07:41.622-07:00Thanks! It turned out better than I thought it wou...Thanks! It turned out better than I thought it would. :)Amanda Reganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00352285288054509442noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4665032970885491236.post-81503641890099457152018-03-19T08:06:54.107-07:002018-03-19T08:06:54.107-07:00It's probably a good thing that my children of...It's probably a good thing that my children often force me out of my comfort zone!Amanda Reganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00352285288054509442noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4665032970885491236.post-13778621527809426552018-03-19T08:04:43.483-07:002018-03-19T08:04:43.483-07:00I find that it's the anticipation that's t...I find that it's the anticipation that's the worst part. The event itself usually isn't as bad as I think it's going to be. Such was the case last night.Amanda Reganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00352285288054509442noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4665032970885491236.post-30676711553220583972018-03-19T08:02:54.368-07:002018-03-19T08:02:54.368-07:00Thanks!Thanks!Amanda Reganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00352285288054509442noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4665032970885491236.post-44189760339842016092018-03-19T08:02:26.214-07:002018-03-19T08:02:26.214-07:00Thank you! I did end up writing about it for today...Thank you! I did end up writing about it for today's post. :)Amanda Reganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00352285288054509442noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4665032970885491236.post-84699419708238486232018-03-19T08:01:37.147-07:002018-03-19T08:01:37.147-07:00Thanks! It did!Thanks! It did!Amanda Reganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00352285288054509442noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4665032970885491236.post-62541155635837951172018-03-19T08:00:55.244-07:002018-03-19T08:00:55.244-07:00It did, and I was pleasantly surprised how the eve...It did, and I was pleasantly surprised how the evening turned out.Amanda Reganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00352285288054509442noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4665032970885491236.post-83532072567738511462018-03-19T07:55:50.271-07:002018-03-19T07:55:50.271-07:00I could also relate to this post. I always like th...I could also relate to this post. I always like the idea of these kinds of things, but when it's time to actually do it, I usually want to stay home.Elisabeth Ellingtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00747914394861199796noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4665032970885491236.post-79249394564612771882018-03-18T20:26:14.152-07:002018-03-18T20:26:14.152-07:00I've always been like you, introvert through a...I've always been like you, introvert through and through. I smiled in recognition when I read, ""Sure. That would be fun," I responded. I didn't really mean it, but what else was I going to say?" <br /><br />I do have a few regrets, I wish I'd reached out a little more. So I'm impressed that you did it for your son. I'm sure you came home tired and ready for your time alone. I hope you got it.Tamarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06660363677243450442noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4665032970885491236.post-17973117344316271772018-03-18T19:37:28.658-07:002018-03-18T19:37:28.658-07:00I used to be like you, hated gatherings with peopl...I used to be like you, hated gatherings with people I didn't know well, could never think of what to say to people. I hope you had a better time than you expected. And it's okay to just sit in a corner watching people, listening to conversation, and thinking about how to write about it all afterwards.Red Emmahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09299303107846517662noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4665032970885491236.post-58415779306481248422018-03-18T18:54:32.297-07:002018-03-18T18:54:32.297-07:00I can totally relate to everything you are saying....I can totally relate to everything you are saying. I've had to force myself to do things at times, only to be pleasantly surprised by the fun I had. Hopefully your evening turned out well! :-) ~JudyKJudyK /J Kovalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17873384192656857161noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4665032970885491236.post-88639466944769531402018-03-18T18:28:51.252-07:002018-03-18T18:28:51.252-07:00I hope you found some fun. Like you, I really don...I hope you found some fun. Like you, I really don't like doing things like this, especially with people I don't know well, be we do it for those we love. And sometimes it works out for the best,Deb Dayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00861392500601183208noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4665032970885491236.post-59189818612224978792018-03-18T16:28:21.831-07:002018-03-18T16:28:21.831-07:00As a fellow introvert, I can totally relate to thi...As a fellow introvert, I can totally relate to this post. You describe the pre-evening anxiety so well that I'm feeling it as I sit here on my couch. Even if it's only for your son that you said yes, I hope you end up enjoying the evening. Thanks for sharing.Cara Wegrzynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17278600101105623754noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4665032970885491236.post-35796568888961192102018-03-18T15:27:36.084-07:002018-03-18T15:27:36.084-07:00Your last paragraph sums it all up. I hope you ha...Your last paragraph sums it all up. I hope you have fun! Elenahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05422489380441225643noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4665032970885491236.post-77664913725436222572018-03-18T15:09:08.440-07:002018-03-18T15:09:08.440-07:00Oh, I hope we get a sequel. As an extravert who lo...Oh, I hope we get a sequel. As an extravert who loves game nights, I would love to experience the evening from your perspective. You write very clearly and honestly.Alexhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04843900237953642066noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4665032970885491236.post-21693835172113255762018-03-18T15:02:44.607-07:002018-03-18T15:02:44.607-07:00I totally understand this feeling. But sometimes,...I totally understand this feeling. But sometimes, when I have it, I end up being pleasantly surprised. I hope it ends up better than you think. :)Brian Kisselnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4665032970885491236.post-66823791082996601032018-03-18T15:01:40.374-07:002018-03-18T15:01:40.374-07:00You contrast your fears with hope in the last line...You contrast your fears with hope in the last line. I hope this line carries you into and through the experience. Morganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18242789002327147206noreply@blogger.com