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November 5, 2005
out of water
First day of Dickens workshops today. I have to say, I was pretty miserable for quite a while. EVERYBODY knew EVERYBODY else, and EVERYTHING everyone said was an apparently hilarious in-joke. I just sort of sat in the corner and tried to look inconspicuous (in bright orange cashmere). I have a vivacious, flirty, gregarious mask that I wear frequently, but deep deep down I'm horribly, painfully shy, and that's how I was today. And it was not fun. (But at least I got some knitting done.)
So I remembered Lolly's motto, "better living through chemistry", and had myself a nice Valium. And presto chango, I sort of perked up. There are some nice people in my group, and once I learn their names, I'm sure I'll actually start having fun. Because, boy howdy, everyone else seems to be doing so.
Now Rob is home. I am going to make him take me somewhere where there are big, big drinkies. But not too big, since I have workshops again tomorrow at the butt crack of dawn.
Comments
No, no, no. My motto is: "Better living through chemistry with a Grey Goose vodka chaser." I think it's important to be precise. ;-)
xo
L.
Posted by: Lolly at November 10, 2005 6:21 PM
Oh, see - I usually just carry Absolut around with me to wash the vitamin V down. Maybe I'll make the switch. :)
Posted by: Kate at November 10, 2005 6:27 PM