But I'm not afraid of being alone anymore...

So twice this week I've had people question my social habits... The first being my aunt who I called this week - I think she's worried that I don't have loads of friends / a partner. The second being a friend on Facebook who asked when I was going to get myself a man...

I think I'm a bit of an introvert. I like meeting people but I can't really do the small talk thing - I never know what to say. Get me started on a subject I like & I will talk - its just the starting of a conversation that I battle with. Also at times I just want to be alone - to do my own thing & have me time.  I'm never bored - I always find something to do - whether its going to the gym, reading, watching tv, going to the cinema, getting out & about or entering competitions. I hardly ever feel like I have to HAVE someone around although at times I'd like to have someone around.

The thing is - I'm happy with my life. I remember a few years ago when I was terrified of being on my own - it doesn't scare me anymore. I'd rather be alone than have people around that I don't really get along with or who are very negative - I'm quite sensitive to emotions and when I have negativity or hate thrown at me it brings me down - I literally want to run away. I guess I've grown more choosy of who I let into my life. I think I summed it up best in the reply to my Facebook friend's comment of 'Find a man':

 I like my own company & I'm happy so its going to take someone pretty special to share my life.

17.06.12 22:17

I'm so excited...

for the Queen's Jubilee. I've made plans to travel down to London to wish HM well. 60 years what a feat! I can't understand why people don't like the Royal Family. Yes OK they cost a lot but they do bring in a LOT of tourism.

So I've got my Union flag to wave and I'll be proud to call myself British and will be there to cheer for her. I'm also planning to try and get into Green Park while the concert is on - apparently there will be huge screens showing it all.