Funk?
So, I was at this choral concert tonight. It happens to be a chorus I used to direct, and gave up because I needed time away from all the "extra" stuff I used to do in my spare time. The concert was really good! My friend Maggie, who makes soap with me, had several solos in this Gospel Mass the group sang, and she was AWESOME! She has an excellent voice that is like velvet! Yay, Maggie!
I realized during this evening of beautiful music, that I didn't miss directing. Or all the rehearsals. Or all the different personalities one has to work with. I used to be a very social person, and now I'd rather be home by myself. I've been by myself for a long time. I've gotten so used to being alone, that when I'm in a place where I have to interact with people, it makes me a little uncomfortable... It's not easy, like it used to be...
Well, time for bed. Gotta sleep on this one...
Have a good night, filled with pleasant dreams... ;-)
posted by Paul @ 10:47 PM
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Hi Paul. Yeah I think life does that to us once in a while, gives us so much to handle that we need to retreat once in a while. Glad you enjoyed the concert. Have a good sleep!
Well, good morning!
Hope you slept well.
I understand what you are saying about not wanting to be around others. There are times when you can see that SOME social situations are no longer as beneificial as they once were. The need to turn inward demands attention. And nothing wrong with that.
Sometimes a period of solitude and introspection can be good - helps to clarify who we are and where we're headed. (Who am I kidding, I still haven't figured out what I want to be when/if I grow up, and I'm closing in on retirement!)
Also, as time goes by, our tastes and interests change. This is good. That which does not change cannot grow and flourish.
I'm a full time telecommuter for a large insurance company and I LOVE not having to be in an office full of people. Seriously, how much small talk can you make with people that you really could care less about? All my real friends are still my friends, office or no office.
Nothing wrong with being a "homebody" and doing things you like to do.
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