tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-892809289343098483.post7272686310722832875..comments2023-11-03T12:24:52.211+00:00Comments on Of course it's happening inside your head: VCB 28: Making friendsHelen Brookshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13333394240376076275noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-892809289343098483.post-5693416804984989932010-07-07T16:19:24.461+01:002010-07-07T16:19:24.461+01:00It's funny how I was always the shy one when w...It's funny how I was always the shy one when we were young - I hated the kids' clubs, I just wanted to stay with Mum and Dad!<br /><br />Nowadays I actually genuinely enjoy meeting new people and usually find it easy to strike up conversations. Overall I would class myself as a socially adapted introvert; deep down I’m an introvert but I often come across as an extrovert.<br /><br />I guess if I didn’t have some degree of self-confidence I never would have met my husband, since we met on a dating website but met in person literally a few days after the first email. Funnily enough I was never in the slightest bit nervous about meeting him, and although I certainly wouldn’t have guessed on our first date that I’d be married and carrying his child 4 years later, I knew immediately that we would be good friends, despite us being incredibly different.<br /><br />As you know Hels I definitely identify with the feeling of becoming incredibly close with a group of people in a very short space of time, from my own time in America as a volunteer. I think when a group of people choose to make the effort to come together from different places and have a common interest, it’s almost inevitable that friendships will form quickly. I think it helps being away from your ‘normal life’ as well – it means you’re 100% focussed on the people you’re with, and not thinking about the fact that you need to iron your shirt for work the next day or whatever!<br /><br />Gosh what a long answer, I’d better shut up now ...Katherinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08806763815447773625noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-892809289343098483.post-50476111599394346552010-07-07T15:06:41.820+01:002010-07-07T15:06:41.820+01:00I'm great at making friends when I have people...I'm great at making friends when I have people that I know around me to back me up. Why I'm the lone stranger in the situation, it's so difficult for me. <br />I'm excited for Vidcon because not only am I going to see all of you people I already love and adore, I have other friends that I have made that are going. I think what makes me nervous is integrating the two groups together and/or balancing my time. <br /><br />I feel like we cheat the system a bit when we're trying to make new friends at Vidcon, because some of the new friends you try to make are people you've seen before over and over again in videos and you can pinpoint them a bit. One of the reasons I love YouTube,I guess.<br /><br />I love you missy, and I can't wait to see you tomorrow. Also know that I've read every single blog entry, I'm just a terrible friends and an inconsistent commenter.lesliefoundhergrailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17528104929963706885noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-892809289343098483.post-21622020340699212712010-07-07T04:04:02.251+01:002010-07-07T04:04:02.251+01:00haha. Should've proofread my comment. I meant ...haha. Should've proofread my comment. I meant that I was panicking about hanging out with a large group of acquaintances FROM school that were meeting at the bar to celebrate a friend's birthday.Bethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12307330963613862359noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-892809289343098483.post-86591739049434843132010-07-07T04:02:25.657+01:002010-07-07T04:02:25.657+01:00It's funny you bring this topic up. Just last ...It's funny you bring this topic up. Just last night I called some friends because I was panicking about going to a bar to hang out with a large group of acquaintances with school. After I was there, it was fun, but I always get irrationally nervous going into the situation. <br /><br />I've taken personality tests at school and online, and it always seems that I'm smack dab in the middle of the introverts and extroverts. I'll admit, I'm probably more introverted than extroverted, but I love to hang out with people and make friends. I also have that side of me that's really shy and gets nervous.<br /><br />So, basically, it sounds like we are a lot alike. P.S. I'm REALLY excited to meet you and James. Less than 48 hours now. I can hardly contain my excitement. <3Bethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12307330963613862359noreply@blogger.com