tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3279402006445937884.post3783204708319065733..comments2023-07-31T17:29:55.461+08:00Comments on Silver Threads of Happiness: Bounciness and first impresssionsMeganhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03903493720883337089noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3279402006445937884.post-35451103197008327752012-05-05T21:38:05.429+08:002012-05-05T21:38:05.429+08:00First impressions, outward persona and our inner r...First impressions, outward persona and our inner reflections and insecurities are all so complicated.<br />I would suggest that people would mostly categorise me as an extrovert which is funny because I'm a classic introvert. People who are close to me know this but I can understand how people get perhaps a misconception. I'm not shy. I have social anxiety sure but I can deal with it. I think sometime people confuse people who are not shy with being extroverts. Nope. Not the case. <br />Anyway - I'm so glad that you and Sarah organised the Brown Owl meetings because it has been absolutely terrific for me. It is so brilliant to meet up with other people who are into creating and avoiding mummy groups. Mummy groups are awful me thinks. Too much comparison and bullshit. <br />I'm super glad that you've formed a friendship with someone going through similar shit to you... it must make a difference to have someone with a bit of an idea about all the crap in your life. <br /><br />You're a great person Megan, I'm so pleased to have met you in real life.Sallyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05131518522010494497noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3279402006445937884.post-71344903093655265222012-05-04T09:21:58.609+08:002012-05-04T09:21:58.609+08:00I love those bouncers and yes pity they don't ...I love those bouncers and yes pity they don't come in adult size. Good post! I find that as I become older I am more discerning with who I am friends with. I have a lot of acquaintances and I chat to a lot of people online but I only realised the other morning that I don't really have many close friends with who I could discuss anything or more to the point any close friends who will listen to me. I seem to be the listener at this stage in my life. I can talk to hubby but sometimes the male reaction of trying to fix everything is not what I need. I think things go in cycles so I am sure it will come back round to me having a close friend again. I have some friends that I have had for years but they have no children which alters their perception of my life and I am sure they don't want to be bored with me talking about my kids. Gosh didn't mean to ramble just wanted to say good for you for challenging your boundaries :-)Baa-Me Kniitshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00532601173550095905noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3279402006445937884.post-29872471546352728202012-05-02T12:44:25.366+08:002012-05-02T12:44:25.366+08:00I think The Goodies Bounced For Britain on those!!...I think The Goodies Bounced For Britain on those!! You never really know what people are like on the inside, we all have public and private faces and sometimes that is what it takes to be OK. I am so glad you have a new friend to share with!!2pawhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02183036564465862022noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3279402006445937884.post-12776905769876911062012-04-29T23:59:33.116+08:002012-04-29T23:59:33.116+08:00I think you are totally right about shy people com...I think you are totally right about shy people coming off as stand offish. Our own insecurities make it easy to jump to the conclusion people don't want to talk to us because they don't like us instead of seeing the shyness behind it.<br />In high school I was shy and I was labelled a snob, which is laughable since we were pretty poor-ass. Over it now thank goodness. Two things helped, getting older and realizing Mum was right when she said other people are more worried about how they look/sound to worry about you, and an awesome book by Leil Lowndes, "HowTo Talk To Anyone" or something like that.<br />And the Mother's group thing, I'm glad we had baby Charlie when we moved here, it did make things so much easier.Margrethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09836427330662149705noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3279402006445937884.post-39534308708433352882012-04-29T11:15:35.518+08:002012-04-29T11:15:35.518+08:00Hey megan, the public you and the private you are ...Hey megan, the public you and the private you are all you, the real you. They are just different parts of who you are that come to the fore as required. We are all pretty complex creatures, that's what makes us human. It is your quiet conversation in public that makes people feel comfortable. It's when we are alone or in our home environment that we let our insecurities out to play and explore. Carolyn xcarolynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04708108042653351168noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3279402006445937884.post-65229819729075349092012-04-28T20:17:19.104+08:002012-04-28T20:17:19.104+08:00I've always agreed with the saying about reall...I've always agreed with the saying about really loud and confident girls that they are usually the ones who are insecure and unsure when you get them alone. They put up a shield to protect themselves but deep down a lot of them are unhappy. You seem to be the kind of girl who people are comfortable around, but you can also have a laugh and put people at ease. Isnt it funny we spend so long wishing we were the loud confident girls when at the end of the day they are probably wishing they were the nice fun girls like you!Michelle {Jarrah Jungle}https://www.blogger.com/profile/06787886183163179543noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3279402006445937884.post-40086483250124377302012-04-28T12:27:46.506+08:002012-04-28T12:27:46.506+08:00Damn, I wish I lived closer to you, because I'...Damn, I wish I lived closer to you, because I'm sure we'd get on in 'real life'. But I just don't go anywhere much. I'm such a homebody (read hermit). It doesn't actually stress me to go out to socialise, but I'm so low energy (usually because of my nightowl behaviour) that I'm more likely to sit around at home all day reading and blogging and doing only the housework that HAS to be done lol! <br /><br />One thing I like about communicating through blogs is that it is a friendly place. People are generally encouraging, and stop themselves from saying the critical stuff they might say in person. I've recently fallen out with my 'best friend' because I was sick of her criticisms, and she was sick of my lack of attention. If only she blogged, she would have heard from me daily! <br /><br />Anyways, I will always be here for you in the virtual world. It's not ideal, but I'm sure we will find a way of catching up sometime.:)Beautiful Dayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06289454469935208604noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3279402006445937884.post-4108821347559561092012-04-28T10:30:41.880+08:002012-04-28T10:30:41.880+08:00Ooh I love those bouncy things. Girl child has one...Ooh I love those bouncy things. Girl child has one but I'm afraid I'd break it. Fit balls with handles for adults would be great.<br /><br />On the facade thing - I'm one of those people who is considered standoffish, snobbish or up my self. Personally I prefer the term aloof but friends have told me that that was up they thought of me before they knew me.<br /><br />I'm pretty sure that most people have a facade. But I think people with depression etc get better at presenting themselves to others as okay.E.https://www.blogger.com/profile/04660326954591560370noreply@blogger.com