tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8955586327621631134.post5567080992653593696..comments2023-10-22T07:07:59.123-04:00Comments on GIRL, CRAFTED: When Anxiety Meets Introversion: Calamity.Jordanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08556995407995220795noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8955586327621631134.post-57623139149960461052014-02-19T12:36:01.539-05:002014-02-19T12:36:01.539-05:00Julie, I had big smile when I read this. Thanks so...Julie, I had big smile when I read this. Thanks so much for the encouragement! I *am* good with my disguises...you'd be suprised how many people are NOT okay with me 'just being myself'. Here's an example that stuck with me: when I did my free wedding project, someone comment on the internet that she'd met me once at an event and felt that I "didn't really even look at people or talk to them unless they were someone important to had something to offer her." This person obviously had no understanding that, in a large event, that look on my face is, "Are you easy to talk to? Are you expecting me to say something witty? Do we have an easy conversation topic?" That one hurt a lot.<br /><br />I've also had a few bosses who see any sign of anxiety as some sort of workplace-damaging problem.<br /><br />So for now, I keep trying to act normal. SOOOO glad you didn't hear me applaud all on my own. Phew.Jordanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08556995407995220795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8955586327621631134.post-69848008485150355342014-02-15T19:50:52.483-05:002014-02-15T19:50:52.483-05:00Hi Jordan! It's Julie ... your fellow squiggle...Hi Jordan! It's Julie ... your fellow squiggle :) I just wanted to let you know that I'm sure you're not the only one who feels anxious in class. And also, I never noticed that you were clapping on your own. Or even that you were feeling uncomfortable. You're good with your disguises -- especially your great smile! (But, in future, please don't feel you need to wear these disguises. You can just be who you are. It will probably feel way better.) All the best, and please keep in touch! JulieJulie Harrisonhttp://www.coffeewithjulie.canoreply@blogger.com