I am old, semi-retired, and an introvert. It's not unusual for me to not leave the house for multiple days in a row. And I am good with that. I have my hobbies, my dogs, cat, and parrot to keep me company....though I am seldom one to need company.
Husband is in a much better mood with his new job situation.
If I had to be out in the world like I used to, I don't know if I could stand it anymore. I have definitely entered the "Get Off My Lawn" phase of my life.
When I do venture out on the rare occasion, I feel myself getting irritated easily by a lot of people. I can make small talk. I always open doors for people and try to be civil.
I have also reached the age where I watch kids (read - anyone under 40) and wonder if they are all orphans. I'd have been smacked into next week by my parents if I acted the way I see people act.
But - and this has always been true - I am never too busy to compliment a person's work...for example seeking out a manager or even sending an email. I try to be the opposite of a Karen and let people know...especially those with the crappiest jobs...that they are doing a good job and deserve recognition.
I used to stand up and protest when I saw bad behavior but I am too old and too tiny now and would quite possibly get my ass shot.
It helps having always been more introverted and it helps that I had to learn to entertain myself as my parents would ground me for just about anything...often up to a month at a time. I was trained for this.
Husband is in a much better mood with his new job situation.
If I had to be out in the world like I used to, I don't know if I could stand it anymore. I have definitely entered the "Get Off My Lawn" phase of my life.
When I do venture out on the rare occasion, I feel myself getting irritated easily by a lot of people. I can make small talk. I always open doors for people and try to be civil.
I have also reached the age where I watch kids (read - anyone under 40) and wonder if they are all orphans. I'd have been smacked into next week by my parents if I acted the way I see people act.
But - and this has always been true - I am never too busy to compliment a person's work...for example seeking out a manager or even sending an email. I try to be the opposite of a Karen and let people know...especially those with the crappiest jobs...that they are doing a good job and deserve recognition.
I used to stand up and protest when I saw bad behavior but I am too old and too tiny now and would quite possibly get my ass shot.
It helps having always been more introverted and it helps that I had to learn to entertain myself as my parents would ground me for just about anything...often up to a month at a time. I was trained for this.
I'm your huckleberry.
