Last Night was Alright

@GardenGerty (160663)
United States
July 22, 2018 7:23am CST
Let me say that I get anxious and disturbed when I go places that I have to be social and I do not know people. I do not have the small talk gene. A nearby small town was having a hog roast and raffle. They furnished meat, people brought sides, and the meal was by donation. Hubby wanted to go. We use the bank branch in that town from time to time, as it is fairly close. So we had a connection, although the invitation was online and in the free paper for everyone. I told him I did not want to bring a side. He said he would make coleslaw, and he did. I had just gotten "into" some cleaning, but I stopped, showered, and we went, with me dreading it all the way. We met a couple of friendly couples. I think I may remember their names if I see them again. He made a couple of business contacts. We shall see if it pans out. Our postmaster was there. Evidently he grew up there. The meat was well flavored. The lady who owns their little pizza place and her husband cooked and served it. So my anxiety had no real place. Hubby won a piece of Tupperware, which evidently was what the raffle prizes were for the most part. I would say it was an alright evening.
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@Shellyann36 (11384)
• United States
22 Jul 18
I often miss out on public functions because of nervous anxiety. My husband is a social butterfly and I am not. I am glad you had an ok evening and it sounds as if your husband was on a winning streak.
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@GardenGerty (160663)
• United States
22 Jul 18
I think partly I had worried that being from another town we might not fit in. I also had in mind we would be outside in the heat. Instead it was inside a nice, fairly cool community building.
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@GardenGerty (160663)
• United States
23 Jul 18
@Shellyann36 It really seems to affect me more, but the numbers are not as high as they could be.
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@Shellyann36 (11384)
• United States
23 Jul 18
@GardenGerty So glad it was inside. The heat is so bad this summer.
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@sallypup (61088)
• Centralia, Washington
22 Jul 18
That's great that you found people to talk with. I would feel the same way as you and when I do go to public gatherings its just hubby and me feeling alone in a crowd.
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@GardenGerty (160663)
• United States
23 Jul 18
I am often that way. It takes a push for me, or a sudden brain glitch. I was okay, glad I went. I heard some interesting stories.
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@sallypup (61088)
• Centralia, Washington
23 Jul 18
@GardenGerty I love hearing folk's stories. At one time I had a gig in which I found folks in the community who had a story to tell. I'd talk with them and write up articles. That was a lot of fun.
• Philippines
22 Jul 18
All people talk about is other people and their so called flaws whether true or false.
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@GardenGerty (160663)
• United States
23 Jul 18
Well we did not hear any gossip from these people we visited with. I got the name of a hair dresser, and heard about the postmasters pet turtle that escaped and came back. We met our substitute mail carrier, who was his date. It was nice.
@jaboUK (64354)
• United Kingdom
22 Jul 18
I'm not fond of going to functions either, but find I usually enjoy myself once I'm there. Glad that happened for you too.
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@GardenGerty (160663)
• United States
23 Jul 18
I get all caught up in whatever I am doing at home and I do not want to stop.
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@garymarsh6 (23404)
• United Kingdom
22 Jul 18
Glad you had a nice time there. I know some people hate attending social occasions but the more you do it the easier it becomes!
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@GardenGerty (160663)
• United States
23 Jul 18
The key is acting or being interested in others. Last night I could do it.
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@Icydoll (36717)
• India
22 Jul 18
That's nice.. congratulations to your husband
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@peaceful (3294)
• United States
22 Jul 18
Great food and good times!
Hi! I know it's been a while but I have returned to Mylot to resource some of my old writing efforts and to see if I could re-connect with some of Mylot Family... It seem that you are among the very few who have remained from the old days! You know how I feel about having a good time and good food, too! :) I hope that you and Hubby are well and I want you to know that I have really missed you very much. The last 12 years were very interesting and I have accumulated a lot of stuff to talk about! I have been working for a newspaper for the last 8 years, too and it has been exciting and rewarding.. You are going to be hearing from me much more as I am 65 and I have the time that I need to share more of my Life and Loves with you! Peaceful
@GardenGerty (160663)
• United States
23 Jul 18
Well, Princess had left you an earlier comment, but someone had it removed. She is glad you are back as well.
@deba12 (2946)
• India
22 Jul 18
You had a great fun yesterday. Moreover you have earned something by going there.
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@GardenGerty (160663)
• United States
23 Jul 18
Yes, it was good and a great meal as well.
@august18 (3907)
• Tunisia
22 Jul 18
Congrats to your husband.
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@GardenGerty (160663)
• United States
23 Jul 18
Thanks so much.
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