Socially awkward people usually have a close circle of other like minded friends that they have a nice time with. Not everyone is, or wants to be, a social butterfly.
I can't get the ticker to work, but I have two sons:
Speaking of socially awkward, DH and I appear to be the only daycare parents not interested in becoming BFFs with the other parents. I've mentioned before they have all these trivia night fundraisers. But there's honestly not a chance in hell we are gonna spend $50 on tickets, plus food, drinks, and babysitter pay to hang out with people we don't know. I mean, I have friends. If I organically became friends with a daycare parent because my kid is friends with their kid or something, fine.
We also have a private Facebook page and several people posted multiple pics from their vacations saying "little Danny is having fun, but we're missing [daycare name]!" The last place we think about on vacation is our daycare. I can't tell if we're assholes or these people are insane.
DS is 1DAF
"I realize I say the word fuck a lot, and I'd like to apologize but I don't give a shit." -Lewis Black
Well, part of the problem is they don't seem particularly friendly. It's like this weird clique thing. Both DH and I have basically been ignored whenever we go to "muffins with mom," and "donuts with dad" type shit. DH talked to a dad who literally didn't respond. So, this colors my views. But I also accept DH and I border on socially awkward. Also, assholes.
DS is 1DAF
"I realize I say the word fuck a lot, and I'd like to apologize but I don't give a shit." -Lewis Black
I have a love/hate relationship with having a cleaning person. I ABSOLUTELY love a clean house, but I get anxiety before they come about my house not being clean enough, and frantically putting everything away.
When Reese was diagnosed, my parents decided to pay for someone to clean every few weeks to do a deep cleaning of the floors, kitchen, bathroom and her bedroom to make it as germ free as possible. I love a clean house, but still...
I'm with you @HilarityEnsued. I could not care less if daycare moms ignore me. I'm not in the market for new friends honestly. If it happens, it happens.
Stunningly, I'll turn to Seinfeld here for my general attitude: "You're a nice guy but I actually already have three friends. I really can't handle anymore."
DS is 1DAF
"I realize I say the word fuck a lot, and I'd like to apologize but I don't give a shit." -Lewis Black
I hate to say it because it sounds ridiculously pompous but DS is the popular HBIC at daycare. This forces us to befriend the other parents. I am enjoying getting to know a new group of people.
However, all the parents I talk with are insanely friendly so I am sure that helps.
Confession- I wish my kid was a little more shy though. I don't want to deal with random strangers he befriends at Target.
Socially awkward people usually have a close circle of other like minded friends that they have a nice time with. Not everyone is, or wants to be, a social butterfly.
Exactly. Or most of their friends live on the internet.
I'm pretty sure DS has no friends at school. He's so shy. Plus, those older kids ruined his life for weeks. He's carrying on our rich tradition of being anti-social.
DS is 1DAF
"I realize I say the word fuck a lot, and I'd like to apologize but I don't give a shit." -Lewis Black
My UO: I don't think Jamberry nails look great, and if one more person on my news feed starts selling them, I'm going to scream (sorry to FB friends who sell, I love you, I really do). I extend this Scream Threat to Pampered Chef, Thirty-One, Stella and Dot, etc etc etfuckingc
Jamberry sucks big time. It lasts exactly 45 minutes for me. No thank you.
Just because a puppy nips/bites doesn't mean it's going to be a bad dog. Educate yourselves. Dummies.
Also, just because I'm boarding my pup this weekend to host a very large BBQ does not mean I can't deal with the obstacles that come with having a puppy.
Anytime I hang out with people, I have a great time, get in my car and immediately assume I was a total moron and they hate me. This includes any ladies I've met here.
It's odd because I'm a fairly Fuck You, I Rule person in general, but I get weird in groups of women. IDK what it is.
I am the same way in groups of women. Sometimes mixed crowds and other people will have this affect on me, too. I am really bad about overanalyzing every little detail of a recent conversation/interaction and convincing myself that I am horrible and unworthy of friendship lol
Anytime I hang out with people, I have a great time, get in my car and immediately assume I was a total moron and they hate me. This includes any ladies I've met here.
It's odd because I'm a fairly Fuck You, I Rule person in general, but I get weird in groups of women. IDK what it is.
My UO: I don't think Jamberry nails look great, and if one more person on my news feed starts selling them, I'm going to scream (sorry to FB friends who sell, I love you, I really do). I extend this Scream Threat to Pampered Chef, Thirty-One, Stella and Dot, etc etc etfuckingc
I'm on a nail kick, apparently.
Same. I'm convinced Laurelbee thinks I'm an ass after our meet up.
Joining the socially awkward club. Do we get t-shirts?
Yes. M14 is designing them as we speak.
In that case we should also make a super secret FB group, with super strict posting minimums. Oooh, we should also start WKing people who want to open a DC in the home of an RSO!
I wish this was true, but WWII. Genocide is a pretty good reason for war.
The Just War Theory is valid. It isn't pretty but diplomacy doesn't always work. Sticking our heads in the sand doesn't work. Letting atrocities happen to people is unjustifiable.
Is war awesome and something we should jump into feet first? No. Is it never justified? Also no.
I am super sarcastic and super shy so social situations are a mess for me. I spend 99% of the time in a corner and 99% of the people don't notice/care. I have 0 IRL friends and 1 or 2 internet friends. I am socially pathetic. NE GTG girls, sorry I'm gonna try, but I'll probably be the looser in the corner.
I don't want this for my son. The fact that he currently hides behind me whenever somebody (even somebody he knows) comes up to him breaks my heart. I want him to have friends, I want him to be comfortable in social situations. I want him to be happy. I don't wan him to be me.
Socially awkward people usually have a close circle of other like minded friends that they have a nice time with. Not everyone is, or wants to be, a social butterfly.
This is me. I have no interest in a large social circle. I have a very tight-knit group of close friends and i love them dearly. They know me quirks and tolerate my insanity.
I feel sort of strange about poeple that are true social butterflies. It just feels so superficial.
Also, I'm not overly concerned with my kids being super social, but I do feel it's highly important to learn how to navigate the societal norms of where you live. A lot of times, super intelligent people struggle with this, so we'll definitely focus on that with our kid(s).
------------stuck in box---------- I laughed at this last sentence then was like "oh crap, what if she's serious??". I am not good at reading internet tone.
I have no idea who/what this is but I thought you were professing your love for your Dyson vacuum... in which case I was like ME TOO
Are they really that awesome? I feel like it's time for a new one. We've had ours for 4 years and I'm not sure it's doing as great of a job as it was when we got it.
I've had my Dyson for nearly 4 years and I'm not that big of a fan. I want to get a Shark once my Dyson inevitably shits the bed.
I put my UO in my "Walmart vigilante" thread, but I will place it here as well. If I saw someone stealing a cart full of groceries and baby stuff, like diapers, I wouldn't say a word. If I did anything at all, I'd go buy them a gift card or something.
me too. I would NEVER rat out on someone stealing food or other necessities.
Re: The real UO day.
I can't get the ticker to work, but I have two sons:
Baby RJ, born 1/25/2014
Formerly Twilightmv
Stunningly, I'll turn to Seinfeld here for my general attitude: "You're a nice guy but I actually already have three friends. I really can't handle anymore."
I'm not talking about most introverts. But specifically people who straight up ignore calls, texts, emails and invites.
Also, just because I'm boarding my pup this weekend to host a very large BBQ does not mean I can't deal with the obstacles that come with having a puppy.
My sister is an ass.
Same. I'm convinced Laurelbee thinks I'm an ass after our meet up.
I have 0 IRL friends and 1 or 2 internet friends. I am socially pathetic.
NE GTG girls, sorry I'm gonna try, but I'll probably be the looser in the corner.
I don't want this for my son. The fact that he currently hides behind me whenever somebody (even somebody he knows) comes up to him breaks my heart. I want him to have friends, I want him to be comfortable in social situations. I want him to be happy. I don't wan him to be me.
More of a confession than UO o-well.
/dear diary
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I laughed at this last sentence then was like "oh crap, what if she's serious??". I am not good at reading internet tone.
Eta: women, not girls. Cone of shame.
I can't get the ticker to work, but I have two sons:
Baby RJ, born 1/25/2014
Formerly Twilightmv
In the words of the great Tom Petty:
The waiting is the hardest part......