Not an Extrovert
I always felt more at ease with one friend at a time.31 total reviews
Comment from Sandra Stoner-Mitchell
That must have been weird after all the awful things you'd thought about the seven girls. But there are many girls like you who would stand back and not join in. I was like that, too. I think my problem was my father's job took us around the country and I had to change schools so many times. It was nice that they all brought you a present, and they were naturally nice to you. It wasn't put on. I enjoyed your story, my friend. Good luck in the contest! Wamest hugs. Sandra xx
reply by the author on 08-Mar-2024
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That must have been weird after all the awful things you'd thought about the seven girls. But there are many girls like you who would stand back and not join in. I was like that, too. I think my problem was my father's job took us around the country and I had to change schools so many times. It was nice that they all brought you a present, and they were naturally nice to you. It wasn't put on. I enjoyed your story, my friend. Good luck in the contest! Wamest hugs. Sandra xx
Comment Written 08-Mar-2024
reply by the author on 08-Mar-2024
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Thank you Sandra. I didn't have that excuse. Some of those girls I'd known since first grade but they just weren't my special buddies. After writing this I realized why the seven girls I was closest to weren't there. Mom had gone to a neighbor and asked her daughter to invite people from our class. She was one of the ones who hung with the crowd on the steps. She hadn't even invited my best friends. I don't know why I didn't put that together back when it happened.
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Aw that was a shame, I hope your true friends weren't upset at being left out. It wasn't your fault.
Hey, congratulations on your well deserved win for The Remote, my talented friend. 😊xx
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Thank you Sandra. That was a surprise. I went years without winning any of the committtee contests. But I've done welll this year.
Comment from lyenochka
Oh my! What a surprise! I can't imagine my mom ever doing anything like that. That was thoughtful of her but like you said, she was projecting what she would have liked on you. Great story! Best wishes in the contest!
reply by the author on 08-Mar-2024
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Oh my! What a surprise! I can't imagine my mom ever doing anything like that. That was thoughtful of her but like you said, she was projecting what she would have liked on you. Great story! Best wishes in the contest!
Comment Written 08-Mar-2024
reply by the author on 08-Mar-2024
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Thank you Helen. I'm sure you wouldn't have liked a surprise party either. Most people, especially the men, say they feel like me about crowds. Three women admitted to being extroverts.
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Glad we introverts have writing to express ourselves! 💖😊
Comment from Spitfire
A well-done entry which reveals a lot about you and your discomfort in group settings. Apparently, Mom was unaware of this or chose not to see it since she was an extrovert. I understand this since I am one too and my daughter and my grandson are both introverts. Good luck in the contest.
reply by the author on 07-Mar-2024
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A well-done entry which reveals a lot about you and your discomfort in group settings. Apparently, Mom was unaware of this or chose not to see it since she was an extrovert. I understand this since I am one too and my daughter and my grandson are both introverts. Good luck in the contest.
Comment Written 07-Mar-2024
reply by the author on 07-Mar-2024
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Thank you for the review. I think only one other person admitted to being and extrovert. Most said they were like me and would have felt awkward at the party. I'm not really an introvert, and even back then I lead out in public a lot, but i didn't care for small talk and I found most of those girls were boring. After writing this, I started wondering why none of the seven or so girls who were my special friends weren't at that party. Then I realized my mom must have had a girl in my class who was neighbor put the party together. She was one of the ones who sat on the steps, so she only invited those girls. Mom was always trying to make me do things with Elaine because she was friends with her mother.
Comment from Rosemary Everson1
Beautifully written and I like your surprise birthday story.
It is good to have an identity and your mom was remembering your special day; the day you were born. She was trying to make you feel happy.
reply by the author on 07-Mar-2024
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Beautifully written and I like your surprise birthday story.
It is good to have an identity and your mom was remembering your special day; the day you were born. She was trying to make you feel happy.
Comment Written 07-Mar-2024
reply by the author on 07-Mar-2024
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Thank you Rosemary. I realize that. It was an awkward situation but I suppose I should have been more grateful. Thanks for the review and six stars.
Beth
Comment from w.j.debi
I don't think extroverts will ever understand introverts. They think everyone feels better if included. It was a nice thing your mother did and for all the girls to participate and let you know you were included not excluded. Still, I agree, being in a crowd is a lot of work for an introvert.
reply by the author on 07-Mar-2024
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I don't think extroverts will ever understand introverts. They think everyone feels better if included. It was a nice thing your mother did and for all the girls to participate and let you know you were included not excluded. Still, I agree, being in a crowd is a lot of work for an introvert.
Comment Written 06-Mar-2024
reply by the author on 07-Mar-2024
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Thank you for the nice review. I don't think Mom ever really understood me. She gave me a surprise party when I was six as well and it was real disaster. I'm not true introvert, I just find small talk boring and an effort. I can speak from a podium but it that case I don't have to interact with others. They just have to listen.
Comment from Liz O'Neill
Beth, we are a lot of like. When I go to parties I'll sit and I might listen to one little group and what they're saying and then if I get bored I move my head over to see what else another group is talking about. When I get bored with them I go to one more and eventually I might go back to the original one. Never making a comment the whole time. My mother arranged some kind of surprise birthday party too. Or someone got to her and asked her if she could have one. It really pumped up my self-esteem. But my self-esteem was good in high school with relationships I was not bullied at all in high school. That what was amazing to me.
reply by the author on 07-Mar-2024
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Beth, we are a lot of like. When I go to parties I'll sit and I might listen to one little group and what they're saying and then if I get bored I move my head over to see what else another group is talking about. When I get bored with them I go to one more and eventually I might go back to the original one. Never making a comment the whole time. My mother arranged some kind of surprise birthday party too. Or someone got to her and asked her if she could have one. It really pumped up my self-esteem. But my self-esteem was good in high school with relationships I was not bullied at all in high school. That what was amazing to me.
Comment Written 06-Mar-2024
reply by the author on 07-Mar-2024
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Thank you Liz. I appreciate the review. It does sound like we are a lot alike.
Beth
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LOL it sure does
Comment from Brenda Strauser
I enjoyed reading your poem. I am the same way with suprises. I don't like to be surprised. I thought your story was well written and I could follow along well. Great job
reply by the author on 06-Mar-2024
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I enjoyed reading your poem. I am the same way with suprises. I don't like to be surprised. I thought your story was well written and I could follow along well. Great job
Comment Written 06-Mar-2024
reply by the author on 06-Mar-2024
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Thank you Brenda. I really don't anyone who would like to he surprised with a party. You might want to freshen up before being exposed to a lot of people. I wonder why surprise parties are popular.
Comment from mortman
Wow, this is a great story and very well written. The flow was great and the intro was very effective in setting the context for what would happen on the bus. I also loved your ending - well done and good luck in the contest.
reply by the author on 08-Mar-2024
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Wow, this is a great story and very well written. The flow was great and the intro was very effective in setting the context for what would happen on the bus. I also loved your ending - well done and good luck in the contest.
Comment Written 06-Mar-2024
reply by the author on 08-Mar-2024
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Thank you so much for the excellent review and for the six stars.
Beth
Comment from royowen
Yes, my 12 year old granddaughter tasted that propensity for girl to exclude others from their company, which is most cruel, we've discovered it only really one girl that does the damage, Indah is gifted, pretty and a natural leader, I guess that's why she was a target, but fortunately she has a good self image. Beautifully written Judi, blessings Roy
reply by the author on 07-Mar-2024
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Yes, my 12 year old granddaughter tasted that propensity for girl to exclude others from their company, which is most cruel, we've discovered it only really one girl that does the damage, Indah is gifted, pretty and a natural leader, I guess that's why she was a target, but fortunately she has a good self image. Beautifully written Judi, blessings Roy
Comment Written 06-Mar-2024
reply by the author on 07-Mar-2024
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Luckily these girls weren't trying to exclude me. It was all in my imagination. Some kids are cruel. Likely jealous.
Beth
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I agree
Comment from mermaids
Some individuals do not like large gatherings and prefer to spend time with only one or two people. Your party did sound like a lot of fun and I like how your thoughts about the girls was all wrong. Excellent story that takes the reader back into your childhood. Best wishes for the contest.
reply by the author on 08-Mar-2024
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Some individuals do not like large gatherings and prefer to spend time with only one or two people. Your party did sound like a lot of fun and I like how your thoughts about the girls was all wrong. Excellent story that takes the reader back into your childhood. Best wishes for the contest.
Comment Written 06-Mar-2024
reply by the author on 08-Mar-2024
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Thank you for the excellent review and comments.
Beth