Walking In Alone



 I was going to a surprise birthday party tonight. 
I can tell you that it’s Sandra Cameron’s because it started an hour ago now, so no spoilers for her. She’s a darling of a woman and is infamous for winning the Best Boiled Egg cup in last years flower Show. 
I know myself well, and as I hate walking into a gathering alone I had asked a friend from Trelawnyd to come with me, but alas they are unwell, and so I’ve decided not to go alone.
I’ve written a card and bought Sandra a pretty plant and dropped them at her house.
I’m ok with some of my insecurities 


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36 comments:

  1. happy hooker5:32 pm

    I'm surprised that you dislike entering a room full of people, some, if not most, of whom you know. But you know you, and I'm sure Sandra will appreciate the card and plant anyway. xx

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    1. John Going Gently7:50 pm

      I’m not as assertive as sometimes I appear

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    2. Anonymous1:11 am

      ❤️

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  2. Katie6:14 pm

    I'm surprised too that you didn't go, but as hh said, you know you. I don't suppose those brutal shifts helped with your energy level either. XO

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    1. John Going Gently7:50 pm

      I am somewhat tired and tired means my psychological reserves are low today

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  3. Lizzy D6:27 pm

    But once you walked in you'd be surrounded by friends and neighbors?!?

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    1. John Going Gently7:49 pm

      That’s true , but sometime my insecurities of putting myself onto others uninvited take president …I know myself well

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  4. Yorkshire Pudding6:41 pm

    Surely Chic Eleanor would have happily joined you? When I say "joined", I do not mean a literal physical connection because that would be a very impudent suggestion.

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    1. John Going Gently7:48 pm

      She is in Italy 🇮🇹

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    2. Anonymous1:08 am

      Sorry John to hijack your post, but I tried to comment on YP’s recent post about Skote and the imminent birth of their baby. Couldn’t find an email address either to connect with you, YP. YP, please take that map down … that is St Joseph’s Island, Ontario which is not at all remote and is definitely not St Joseph’s, Newfoundland which is on the east coast of Canada. Gillian, Canada

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  5. Moving with Mitchell6:43 pm

    Such a shame, John. I can understand the feeling. Sometimes that’s easy for some and not so easy for others.

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    1. John Going Gently7:47 pm

      I’m very aware of how single men are sometimes viewed in social situations

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  6. Traveller6:51 pm

    Can understand completely

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  7. JayCee6:55 pm

    I would feel the same but if I thought that there would be people there I knew well I may possibly hoik up the big pants and dive in.

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    1. gz7:09 pm

      yes, agreed..even if I didn't stay long

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    2. John Going Gently7:46 pm

      There would be loads , but I’m a person who doesn’t feel it’s ok to latch onto others without invitation

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  8. Shelly Williams7:16 pm

    Maybe another time it would have felt ok to walk in your own , but it clearly didn’t feel right this evening and that’s ok . xx

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    1. John Going Gently7:45 pm

      I have my own insecurities and I accept them

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    2. Anonymous7:52 pm

      That’s why I love you squire , you outline your weaknesses too…..( I’m booked into Docks for 4.30 and am having a cocktail at home before I go…..I raise my 🍸

      Lee

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    3. John Going Gently8:07 pm

      How often do u go dear Lee ?

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    4. Anonymous9:34 pm

      6 afternoons a week squire x

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  9. Anonymous8:25 pm

    John, I get it. It’s more than ok. It can be a really creepy feeling.Sending lots of love and giant hugs.❤️. Carol in Atlanta

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  10. Anonymous8:41 pm

    Sometimes we need to make ourselves do uncomfortable things, and sometimes it’s not essential. Be yourself and be content.

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  11. Barbara Anne8:58 pm

    You do what's best for you, always, but ... what if everyone felt as you do and nobody came to the party?

    Hugs!

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  12. Anonymous10:32 pm

    If I hadn't gone to a sailing party alone when my husband wouldn’t go, I would not have met my second husband, the love of my life. Gigi

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  13. Debra She Who Seeks10:49 pm

    I love the prize categories you have at the Flower Show, lol. BEST BOILED EGG! Awesome.

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    1. Anonymous11:03 pm

      It’s difficult to get the yolk dead centre, not over boiled or under boiled….

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    2. Anonymous11:04 pm

      That’s from Tweetart

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  14. Susan11:04 pm

    I often wonder why people can't embrace everybody, regardless as to whether they come alone or with someone else?
    Point in case: When I thought I needed religion in my life, I joined a church and my husband chose not to join. I attended alone and found some people not very friendly and even rude. For example, I once sat in a pew only to have Alison come up to me and state: that's my pew, move. I said, we can all squeeze in together...and we did.
    This church had a doctrine: Love is the doctrine of our church. Everybody stated this in unison at the beginning of the service. So much for love.
    Sometimes you've got to just laugh and walk away!

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  15. Travel11:05 pm

    When I am running on empty my social filters run low

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  16. Anonymous11:27 pm

    you did what you felt comfortable with and still honored Sandra in fine fashion. Perfect all the way around.
    Susan M/ Calif.

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