Tag: socializing
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FCB Book Fair Recap
Following the latest Get Lit book fair, I’ve discovered another layer to my social anxiety that makes it look like I don’t have any at all. But like anxiety, it’s a liar.
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Not today, Anxiety!
Adepticon is full of opportunities to battle. So why is it that I’m always battling my anxiety?
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March Boldness Countdown
We’re halfway through March. Let’s review my BOLD acts for my Fiftieth Year. I’ve had this month’s boldness planned since January. It may seem like a repeat, but this one is so much bolder for me. When I did the one-shot I used a premade character, the majority of players were kids, and the added…
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Showcase Recap
Saturday, I shared a table at the Garland public library’s author showcase. I prepped/planned for it for more than a week, ordering goodies at the last minute and even making some of my own. This is what I brought: Even with only one book under my belt, my half of the table was packed with…
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Author Con
Saturday I attended a local author convention. We have a friend we’ve known for almost thirty years that has been writing books for awhile now and had posted that she would be there. I thought it might be a good idea to get an idea of what it might be like from an author’s perspective.…
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Grilled cheese and anxiety soup
My husband has friends that are extroverts, so he gets invited to things from time to time. He notified me on Friday that he had been invited to an annual Girled Cheese party (long story on the unique name) for the next day. The idea behind the party is that everyone brings a unique grilled…
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Introvert Adoption
Have you ever heard people talk about introverts being “adopted” by extroverts? While it sounds somewhat condescending and judgmental, it’s kind of true. Last week Squirrel and Monkey traveled with their theatre group to a theatre conference. Interestingly, in a room of five theatre kids, only one was an extravert. Seems odd, considering they are…
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Fighting Lonliness
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Last week when I mentioned not knowing what I should be doing while I wait for beta reader feedback, Sage posed the question “Why do you need to fill your days with doing?“ It didn’t take long for me to figure out that why. Without writing occupying most of my time and brain power, I’ve…