tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-119733539095505639.post1573060016816115600..comments2024-03-28T22:07:17.726-07:00Comments on Where the Wild Things Were: Throw the shade awayLydia C. Leehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13911667428856165902noreply@blogger.comBlogger25125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-119733539095505639.post-19198294482502142942023-07-28T11:16:08.619-07:002023-07-28T11:16:08.619-07:00I am not a party person myself, and would rather h...I am not a party person myself, and would rather have one or at the most two couples over for dinner and have quality time with them, as I am unable to deal with a large group of people. This is also due to me having a hearing deficit and in a large group I just loose it and pull back and not mingle or say anything.<br />Thanks for showcasing the SSPS logo on your post showing your followers where you virtually party and hang out.<br />Thank you for sharing your links with us at #271 SSPS Linky. Slabshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18345963939314148114noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-119733539095505639.post-79317837442331583462019-11-23T02:52:32.913-08:002019-11-23T02:52:32.913-08:00I love the idea of acting like a host, not a guest...I love the idea of acting like a host, not a guest. It sounds like a brilliant way to summon some self-confidence! Thanks so much for linking up at #KCACOLS. Hope you come back again next time!Typical Mummyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03742086340368609097noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-119733539095505639.post-63265344521852221762019-11-22T02:27:12.560-08:002019-11-22T02:27:12.560-08:00You sound like you have this whole situation well ...You sound like you have this whole situation well figured out. The self-assuredness is oozing from your writing. I think the truth is most people out there are lacking in confidence and all we see is a front. I take the same attitude as you now, I don't care what other people think of me because it really doesn't matter. I focus on myself and my family and let all the other stuff slip away. Great reflections on your reunion experience #KCACOLSThe Desperate Housewifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07240266311868757119noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-119733539095505639.post-77741054995723612652019-11-15T07:13:03.781-08:002019-11-15T07:13:03.781-08:00I skipped both my 10th and 20th HS reunions. There...I skipped both my 10th and 20th HS reunions. There were times I wished I'd went to most of the people I was actually friends with I still talk to semi-regularly. The rest I can facebook stalk if I feel the need #KCACOLSjeremy@thirstydaddyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01221526503939455659noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-119733539095505639.post-82933144777685545172019-11-13T13:58:07.636-08:002019-11-13T13:58:07.636-08:00I'm not great at parties but did go to my 20th...I'm not great at parties but did go to my 20th anniversary school reunion a couple of years ago. We have kept in touch via social media so we knew a lot about each other's families and it was nice to catch up in person. Thanks for linking up with #stayclassymamaloopyloulaurahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07098606500168411245noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-119733539095505639.post-3400752872393769222019-11-13T13:57:41.175-08:002019-11-13T13:57:41.175-08:00This comment has been removed by the author.loopyloulaurahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07098606500168411245noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-119733539095505639.post-76038005057842807352019-11-12T02:55:50.621-08:002019-11-12T02:55:50.621-08:00This is such an interesting post about human natur...This is such an interesting post about human nature and psychology. I do wish I had your attitude of not giving two hoots what others think. And I agree, a school reunion would be my worst nightmare!Thanks so much for linking up at #KCACOLS. Hope you come back again next timeJo (A Rose Tinted World)https://www.blogger.com/profile/15518209218693229631noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-119733539095505639.post-66913136158271449682019-11-11T13:25:54.354-08:002019-11-11T13:25:54.354-08:00Sounds like an interesting party - I'm not sur...Sounds like an interesting party - I'm not sure I'd have liked it all that much!! #DreamTeam Crummy Mummyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06308412915692440528noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-119733539095505639.post-52140842901959455652019-11-11T07:09:35.458-08:002019-11-11T07:09:35.458-08:00Really interesting to read someone else viewpoint ...Really interesting to read someone else viewpoint on this. I quite like a reunion, but I think I am just nosey ::) Thanks for sharing with the #DreamTeamNavigating Babyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02217281656278843465noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-119733539095505639.post-80745671532814056522019-11-09T14:29:50.752-08:002019-11-09T14:29:50.752-08:00Popping back from #KCACOLSPopping back from #KCACOLSCoombe Mill - Fionahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10876037849361745669noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-119733539095505639.post-86773357404327172212019-11-06T14:41:02.194-08:002019-11-06T14:41:02.194-08:00Really interesting take and loved your conclusions...Really interesting take and loved your conclusions. I went to one HS reunion (my northern beaches all girls HS) and I sure was the odd one out. I actually had a career in education, worked full time and couldn't have afforded at any time to go back to the Northern Beaches to live. Most of my friends from back then had done some work, married a local. stayed home and "still" lived on the NBeaches. Nothing in common with them it seems once HS was over. Thank you for linking up for Life This Week. Next week's optional prompt is 45/51 Share Your Snaps #9 11/11/19...the second LAST for 2019 (where did that year go!) Hope to see you there. Denyse.Denyse Whelan.https://www.blogger.com/profile/16888810644186418559noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-119733539095505639.post-68721841001687842202019-11-05T02:55:53.686-08:002019-11-05T02:55:53.686-08:00I went to a school reunion a few years ago, I can ...I went to a school reunion a few years ago, I can totoally relate to all you say here. Throw the shade away is a good title. #DreamTeamCoombe Mill - Fionahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10876037849361745669noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-119733539095505639.post-59485461928007371102019-11-04T06:01:53.777-08:002019-11-04T06:01:53.777-08:00I like that idea: "Act as if you’re a host, n...I like that idea: "Act as if you’re a host, not a guest." I often have to remind myself to look for someone who is alone at a gathering so I can talk to them and draw them into a crowd. Thanks for the good reminder!Meditations in Motionhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08406003928113822953noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-119733539095505639.post-4034227693317606512019-11-03T21:03:33.672-08:002019-11-03T21:03:33.672-08:00Yes, I'm quite anti social on social media - i...Yes, I'm quite anti social on social media - in the sense that I don't need to be friends with everyone I ever met...but I am very chatty daily with my 'feed'Lydia C. Leehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13911667428856165902noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-119733539095505639.post-5120297972520537422019-11-03T16:40:25.188-08:002019-11-03T16:40:25.188-08:00I'm not great at parties so I like that quote ...I'm not great at parties so I like that quote about acting as a host not a guest. I think I'd find it easier to approach people from that viewpoint. I do find it interesting how people like to pass their emotional baggage around, as if somehow they're apologising for it. I've never been to a reunion & it irritates me when people approach me for connection on Facebook. If you couldn't be bothered to talk to me before, why am I now interesting to you?Jo Traceyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01096756433952821037noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-119733539095505639.post-44979176450640374312019-11-03T13:18:29.145-08:002019-11-03T13:18:29.145-08:00Lydia, not a great party person either but surpris...Lydia, not a great party person either but surprisingly, I'm improving because I now find myself hosting a children's birthday party annually. It's helped my social skills and I'm even enjoying the chance to make small talk with parents and children alike.<br /><br />I do like the quote about acting as a host not a guest, will be taking it to heart as the social season kicks in.<br /><br />SSG xxxSydney Shop Girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05813953421175387706noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-119733539095505639.post-22813197531861786702019-11-03T12:33:46.432-08:002019-11-03T12:33:46.432-08:00I think you've nailed it with the emotional ba...I think you've nailed it with the emotional baggage, it's not about how much you have, it's how you carry it! I'm better than I used to be but going to a party where I hardly know anyone fills me with dread. I'm much better in a small group than a large one and I'm just fine with that.Sammie @ The Annoyed Thyroidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10326825231887812726noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-119733539095505639.post-71746085317119350982019-11-01T14:06:44.269-07:002019-11-01T14:06:44.269-07:00Abrigded life summaries for people you don't c...Abrigded life summaries for people you don't care about is as boring as it gets. I don't get people love them enough to go!!Lydia C. Leehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13911667428856165902noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-119733539095505639.post-48099501076143585582019-10-31T17:09:31.198-07:002019-10-31T17:09:31.198-07:00Interesting how you bring up the subject of reunio...Interesting how you bring up the subject of reunions, Lydia. My high school just had a huge reunion and my girlfriend and I decided not to go. We did go to a reunion about ten years ago, and it was uncomfortable for all the reasons you mention. I do like the advice from the article. Thank you for sharing your relatable story. #MLSTLErica/Erikahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05542330143072789332noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-119733539095505639.post-1339850078867004242019-10-29T19:30:34.735-07:002019-10-29T19:30:34.735-07:00I'm with everyone else in the "I hate par...I'm with everyone else in the "I hate parties" camp - maybe it's a blogger thing - where we're introverts IRL and extroverts online (I think there's a blog post in that statement!) I think you did an amazing job and I'm impressed that you don't give a toss about what others think - my husband is very much like that and I envy him the skill.<br />I'm not even all that good at being the host. I had a small 50th party and only invited people who knew all the others there - that way I didn't have to worry about anyone feeling left out or not knowing the others - saved me feeling responsible for them - so sort of a fail in the hostess with the mostest stakes too....<br />Thanks for linking up with us at MLSTL and I've shared on my SM :)Leannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05623420015695351280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-119733539095505639.post-1339455657069566362019-10-29T18:45:52.245-07:002019-10-29T18:45:52.245-07:00Like you Lydia, I don’t do parties well. I’m ok wi...Like you Lydia, I don’t do parties well. I’m ok with a couple of people but any more than that I seem to forget my words. I love the advice you were given to act like a host, not a guest. I’m going to be that way next time. I’m usually so focussed on how uncomfortable I’m feeling rather than the other person. Great post #MLSTL Will share Jennifer Joneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06775109431603341328noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-119733539095505639.post-71029704788070139672019-10-29T16:44:20.793-07:002019-10-29T16:44:20.793-07:00I too am NOT one to attend reunions.I too am NOT one to attend reunions.Hootin Annihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08811326085498312568noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-119733539095505639.post-71144345039839594192019-10-29T14:41:17.901-07:002019-10-29T14:41:17.901-07:00Oh Lydia I hate parties, I never know what to say....Oh Lydia I hate parties, I never know what to say. Im the wall flower even though I'm in my 60's I am still awkward as if I'm 16. I will try and use the "act like your the host and not a guest". Thank you xx #mlstlBree Dixonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02828660117834484388noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-119733539095505639.post-79024885777781410332019-10-29T14:30:00.096-07:002019-10-29T14:30:00.096-07:00Hi Lydia, I'm not good at parties either so I ...Hi Lydia, I'm not good at parties either so I love the concept of acting as a host rather than a guest. I actually found a quote about social media and how people always look like they have a better life than us. I used it in my Self Care Sunday with Sue tips. It is funny how people try to make excuses for not achieving certain things in life rather than focusing on all the good that they have. Thanks for sharing at #MLSTL and have a great week. xxSue from Sizzling Towards 60 & Beyondhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15418770845484399102noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-119733539095505639.post-75883994188030526892019-10-29T14:08:50.998-07:002019-10-29T14:08:50.998-07:00An interesting and honest post Lydia. Good on you...An interesting and honest post Lydia. Good on you for making the effort to include others and seek out those looking a bit lost. It's always hard at those sorts of parties but I can always find interesting people to talk to and enjoy doing so too. #mlstlDeb's Worldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12706654888846671781noreply@blogger.com