The life of a somewhat confused teenager

Peaks and Valleys

I recently read a little selection about Introverts and Extroverts and the common misconceptions between them. But this ties in later.

Today I woke up late. Again.

But I was rushing to get ready for a party I was hosting.

Nevertheless, the party happened at 12 and we had a great time. But about 2:30 I saw smiles begin to fade and I knew people wanted to leave. I felt like I had been a bad host, but people just had to leave, I guess.

The worst part:

They left. With a “see ya”. And walked out. Maybe I imagined it. But there I was. In the youth lounge. Alone. With a mess.

I spent the next half hour in silence. And the next 3 feeling miserable and desperate for company.

All the people I had asked to go to see All Get Out had cancelled on me.

I had no evening.

Then I called a friend, who also cancelled on me, but suggested I ask others.

I called a mutual friend who couldn’t hang out because he had plans to see All Get Out.

Then I started laughing.

—-2hourslater—-

I’m in New Brookland Tavern, and All Get Out is playing their new material.

As always, they pour everything into their lyrics and performance.

‘Brutal’ does not describe such a level of honesty of storytelling.

I felt everything change. I felt better. I felt relieved. I felt happy.

But once the show was over, I just needed to absorb it all.

So I found a corner in the bar and just sat by myself.

Then I drove home.

I spent that half hour in silence. And the next 3 feeling at peace and no need for company.

Such are the ups and downs of being an introvert. And such are the ups and downs of being alone.

Song of the Day: Bring It Home - All Get Out

• December 23, 2011

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