I have become kind of shy, believe it or not. Actually, I think it's more just plain insecure, even though I put on a confident front. So, I've been trying to reach out and make friends in my ward. Now that I'm not in YW anymore, that helps because I actually get to meet a bunch of people, which is good. There is a girl in my ward that used to be in YW with me and who cracks me up. She called me on Tuesday night to see if I wanted to come to dinner with her and a few other ladies in the ward. I was a little apprehensive because I always get that way about hanging out with people I don't really know well. Luckily, of the 4 women I was with, one was my VT companion, one was the former YW girl, one girl I've sung with before, and the 4th girl I don't particularly know, but she's hilarious. So, I went. Turns out, it was SUPER fun! The conversation was easy and spanned the entire range of emotions from scary to really funny and everywhere in between.
Anyway, I'm grateful for the experience and for these great girls in my ward who friendship-ed me.
3 comments:
It's so funny. I would have NEVER used the word shy to describe you! Glad you had a good time.
I've decided that girls' night out is a great way to get to know the girls in the area. I've had some good experiences with them in my new ward, and I feel like I'm one of the girls!
Hi Jen--
I know how you feel. My motto is, I always try to move in the direction where I'm doing something that is a little uncomfortable (but still healthy for me). I just remember when I'm pushing the envelope; at least I'm not going backwards or succumbing to my weakness.
But, on days when I want to give my insecurities a break, I like to chart outside my ward’s social playground and interact with non-lds acquaintances. I would have to write my own blog to justify that comment, but suffice it to say my last few experiences have been very pleasant.
Do you think women are more insecure than men, or do men just handle it differently?
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