reunion & introvert

rockinl · #21 08/28/11, 03:43 PM

I never want to go to social functions, but my husband always insists we go. I always have a great time once we get there, and he is always ready to leave early! Go figure.

I would really rather just stay home with my son in the evenings. I am always more comfortable at home with my own family.

I understand about being introverted and avoiding crowds.

Deerefarmer41 · #22 08/30/11, 12:36 AM

After spending my working life in law enforcement, I have no desire to be around large groups. It does not take me long to have a short visit with people and be on my way. Happy to be out on my farm enjoying peace & quiet. Know I would not get as much work done if I spent too much time talking! Everyone is different and nothing wrong with doing what you enjoy. Am never a happy person if forced to be with a group of people.

Use Less · #23 08/30/11, 07:57 AM

My class was small, so 20 or so turning up for sporadic reunions is about all. I debate, but generally go. There is something nice about seeing that childhood acquaintances are still "OK". They will likely have a different kind of supportive, welcoming spin on your dreadful loss. Is there one person you could plan to arrive with? You don't have to drive together.

Old John · #24 08/30/11, 08:33 AM

Hunnh! Two years ago was our 50th Year Anniversary. We only had 10 in our Class, Class of '59.Three girls and seven boys. There were 76 students in the highchool.
We were to be Honored by getting a free dinner at the Old School Reunion Dinner. Our Township Highschool closed in 1962.

One other fellow from our Class showed up. We ran around together some in school. We sat at the same table. We didn't have a great lot to talk about. He is a scientist, working in a Government Lab. I'm a retired auto worker. I passed on my college scholarship, and joined the USAF. He took his and lives with a Lot of Pressure. He's quiet. I am not. ETA....I'm a total extrovert.
I have a big Family. He doesn't see his one son.
I really enjoyed the Reunion.........

RuffusWI · #25 08/30/11, 09:18 PM

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Originally Posted by nancy237

I have that problem of just wanting to be a homebody but that gets really loney. I am trying to find more girl friends to get out with. I would even like guy friends but not "dates"

Yes that helps some. But in the end. Your still alone and that what hurts.
But things work out.. Interacting with folks you fit in with I think,,,,,

arcticow · #26 08/30/11, 10:09 PM

If you can find those you fit in with... x-wife was an extrovert, caused lots of problems. Kinda hard to find other introvert types since we tend to stay home a lot...

foxtrapper · #27 08/31/11, 07:40 AM

None of the reunion notices I've seen ever had legally binding language forcing a person to attend. Nor did they prohibit a person from leaving when they've had enough. And never have I seen one that locked the doors, keeping a person in once they've arrived.

chester5731 · #28 08/31/11, 09:00 AM

Introvert here also. We didn't have a reunion until 15 years after graduating. We only had 21 in our class. The big topic of discussion was the one girls b@@b job. I won't attend another if there are any more.

Southpaw · #29 08/31/11, 09:49 AM

I was awake by 4:30 this morning thinking about my company coming (Nancy) and so it begins. The anxiety and stress. They will not be here until around Sept 17.

Anyone interested in an introvert thread within the Homesteading board?

chester5731 · #30 08/31/11, 10:10 AM

Maybe an introvert thread, but I have enough threats in my life.

texican · #31 08/31/11, 03:35 PM

I'd go. Half the folks you may detest meeting will be in rotten shape. Lot of my classmates are 'gone', having led hard lives... going to their funerals, I meet up with a bunch of strange folks, who after shaking hands, realize are old classmates.

Last reunion we had, only 8 people showed up! Some of em lived only half mile away, and couldn't be bothered to show up...

salmonslayer · #32 08/31/11, 03:48 PM

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Originally Posted by texican

I'd go. Half the folks you may detest meeting will be in rotten shape. Lot of my classmates are 'gone', having led hard lives... going to their funerals, I meet up with a bunch of strange folks, who after shaking hands, realize are old classmates.

Last reunion we had, only 8 people showed up! Some of em lived only half mile away, and couldn't be bothered to show up...

Texican is right, you may be surprised at how time hasnt been kind to some folks. I am still friends with some of my old HS mates (including my girlfriend all through HS)and its kind of fun to see how things turned out for everyone. The biggest nerd in my HS is an executive with Microsoft and makes tons of money while some of my fellow football team members are fat and bald.

The funniest to me though was one of the heads (dopers) is still working at the same gas station he did in HS and has long grey hair pulled back in a pony tail just like he did back in 1976.

What do you have to lose?

Edited to add: Gee Nancy I didnt see the part about your husband passing, my condolences to you.

Win07_351 · #33 08/31/11, 05:54 PM

Nice to see so many fellow introverts here.

Did you know George Washington was an introvert? He led an army and a nation.

buffalocreek · #34 09/01/11, 02:52 PM

As a late friend of mine once said of reunions, "If I wanted to sit in a room full of strangers, I'd go to the bus station."

arcticow · #35 09/01/11, 03:50 PM

Went to my 10th HS many years ago. Haven't been to another one. No one had changed. Introvert thread sounds interesting, if most of us aren't too uncomfortable with posting with a crowd...