Date: 1/5/2004 2:52:00 PM
From Authorid: 35720
Hey, if you ever wanna talk.. I'm always here.. but remember the phrase "Carpe diem".. seize the day.. don't waste your life being quiet and shy.. let people know when you have something to say.. I became more outgoing and it just makes life alot better.  |
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Date: 1/5/2004 2:53:00 PM
From Authorid: 62472
yeah i know what you mean, its a new year... and it sounds like you didnt have too great of a 2003 but hey youre right, its a whole new year! I hope you follow thru and get a job and meet new friends, thats always a great way to start a new year. put it all out there, go meet people and have fun, and you'll be happy. dont hate yourself, and by going out and doing good things and meeting friends you will raise your self esteem. i wish you a great year and good luck! <3 kay babe |
Date: 1/5/2004 2:57:00 PM
From Authorid: 53427
You remind me of myself when I was younger. I was shy too and had a problem sticking up for myself. As difficult as it is, the best way to come out of your shell, is to get out there and deal with people. I feel kinda hypocritical saying this, I'm a housewife and I don't get out as much as I should either I know its hard when you are shy. Is it possible that you have social anxiety disorder?? It can be treated. I think thats what I've had all my life, but I've never really gotten it checked out. Best of luck to you  |
Date: 1/5/2004 3:02:00 PM ( From Author )
From Authorid: 29798
thanks guys  |
Date: 1/5/2004 3:08:00 PM
From Authorid: 21435
Hiya, Metalfan Don't ever hate yourself, lady. Sometimes we cower and then, sometimes we ROAR. Life is not all about one way of handling things. You'll be OK. Just hang with us, we all love ya. Write on..  |
Date: 1/5/2004 3:39:00 PM
From Authorid: 28848
I went back to work the first of October. It had been five years since I had worked. Talk about a shock. My job is kinda lame, I work in retail. And the pay pretty much sucks too, but for some reason, I'm just glad to have a job. I feel like finally I'm accomplishing something instead of just sitting on my butt feeling sorry for myself. And I totally understand about not knowing how to act around people. My mom kept me really isolated throughout my childhood. I was never allowed to have friends, so I developed all kinds of social disorders. But you know, it hasn't been half as bad as I thought it would be. Most of the people that I work with act like they like me, they're nice to me at least. Go get the job, it will be good for you to get out of the house and be around people. Good luck with your job hunt, let us know how it goes.  |
Date: 1/5/2004 3:46:00 PM
From Authorid: 51292
Im sorry you had such a rough year.. but like you said its time to start fresh and i wish you luck in that.. also i know what you mean about always being alone i used to be homeschooled and i was always sitting at home bored while all my friends were in school..but when you get older you will really get a chance to get out there and meet lots of people and maybe then you will become more comfortable in social situations...good luck!!  |
Date: 1/5/2004 4:47:00 PM
From Authorid: 42945
awww sweetie, first of all you have to learn to love yourself, your self esteem will soar to new heights and your new found confidence will help you to stand up for yourself, I sometimes wonder if homeschooling prevents the socializing skills to appear, so hun, I wish you luck for the New Year and hope that you will have a new start in your life....huge hugzzzzzzz  |
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Date: 1/5/2004 6:07:00 PM ( From Author )
From Authorid: 29798
well, i'm not blaming homeschool, there's nothing wrong with homeschool it's the same as public school, only no people LOL. if i weren't so shy.....i've always been a shy person by the way even when i was in public school in kindergarden and 1st grade i never played with the kids.....i always just talk with the teachers during recess. sad huh? people my age annoy me sometimes. the stupid ones anyway..... |
Date: 1/5/2004 9:13:00 PM
From Authorid: 16671
The main thing is to be yourself. Those that choose to like you will like you more for being yourself and those that dont like you for being yourself are not worth it. No one says you have to hang with kids your own age, as I've found that kids that are homeschooled seem to wish to hang with an older crowd. You will be ok, get the job, be friendly with even those you think MIGHT be idiots, because in the long run, they might be like you, come off as being something they are not, shy, or maybe uncomfortable around others and they make up for it by doing dumb things. So give them a chance and give yourself a chance.  |
