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Post by sakura on Feb 10, 2011 6:19:35 GMT -5
There will be a class reunion on Sunday & I'm dreading to go ! My low self-esteem is telling me everyone will be looking down on me as the least successful amongst my ex-classmates...and I've aged not-so-gracefully... And I know I will stay quiet & boring as the rest chat away about everything under the sun - I always have nothing to contribute to the conversations ! I could give excuses not to go but my this new year's resolution is to face my fears bravely & say "YES" (just like in Jim Carrey's movie ). So, I will go ...yet, I'm quaking inside......I've even imagined all the worse scenarios that could happen & prepare myself mentally for them! Am I crazy ?
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Post by Scotty on Feb 10, 2011 11:49:25 GMT -5
Hopefully it wont be as bad as you think it'll be. Maybe you'll even have fun. Good luck!
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Post by Robbie88 on Feb 10, 2011 13:10:10 GMT -5
No you're not crazy. I think that a lot of us here probably do the whole "worst scenarios" stuff. The important thing is that you're being brave and going and I'm sure that it will all be fine once you get there.
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Post by 1229 on Feb 12, 2011 11:49:48 GMT -5
Good luck and try to relax and have fun. I know it's way easier said than done.
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Post by gals on Feb 13, 2011 22:14:39 GMT -5
There will be a class reunion on Sunday & I'm dreading to go ! My low self-esteem is telling me everyone will be looking down on me as the least successful amongst my ex-classmates...and I've aged not-so-gracefully... And I know I will stay quiet & boring as the rest chat away about everything under the sun - I always have nothing to contribute to the conversations ! I could give excuses not to go but my this new year's resolution is to face my fears bravely & say "YES" (just like in Jim Carrey's movie ). So, I will go ...yet, I'm quaking inside......I've even imagined all the worse scenarios that could happen & prepare myself mentally for them! Am I crazy ? Hi sakura! Good for you brave little one in deciding to attend to your class reunion. I myself is too apprehensive (and I eventually decline) to attend those kinds of events coz I'm not a campus figure and I tend to be a social outcast back then. And I had very low self esteem back then I think we have the same fears but the only difference is, you face your fears head on and you're being true to your NYR. Go and enjoy!
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Post by sakura on Feb 14, 2011 6:29:40 GMT -5
Hi everyone, thanks for all your kind words of encouragement ! Just want to let you guys know I came back from the dreaded reunion relatively unscathed - whew - though I did make up an awkward excuse to leave early at the end ! There were also some awkward moments when I find everyone around me talking to each other with me feeling left out...so I kept myself busy stuffing my mouth with food ;D ! Although I'm quite happy with this small 'triumph', I can't help but keep on replaying & analysing all the things I said & did ! And some of those things make me cringe now , wishing I could redo/undo them...how nice if I have a time-machine, huh ? Oh well..one step at a time....
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Post by Sweet Pea on Feb 14, 2011 9:58:59 GMT -5
Oh well..one step at a time.... that's exactly right...one step at a time.
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Post by Scotty on Feb 14, 2011 12:59:45 GMT -5
Well done on at least going.
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Post by 1229 on Feb 14, 2011 23:08:29 GMT -5
I can't even tell you how many parties/social gatherings I've spent hanging out with the food because I didn't have anyone to talk to.
If you find one, please come pick me up. I have plenty of moments I'd like to do-over.
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Post by gals on Feb 19, 2011 19:09:11 GMT -5
I can't even tell you how many parties/social gatherings I've spent hanging out with the food because I didn't have anyone to talk to. Wow, you just gave me an idea when it comes to socials wherein if I find it too awkward with no one to talk to, maybe it's time to turn to food--perhaps that's why it's called "comfort food"--food gives us comfort whenever we need one. Talk about getting busy with one's mouth.
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Post by Sweet Pea on Feb 19, 2011 19:25:44 GMT -5
I can't even tell you how many parties/social gatherings I've spent hanging out with the food because I didn't have anyone to talk to. Wow, you just gave me an idea when it comes to socials wherein if I find it too awkward with no one to talk to, maybe it's time to turn to food--perhaps that's why it's called "comfort food"--food gives us comfort whenever we need one. Talk about getting busy with one's mouth. i'd watch out for that one if i were you...just sayin.
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