The Just Thought I'd Share Thread

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Originally Posted by Silver Springs

*Waveth*

I guess not all of us were meant to be such social butterflies when growing up, rather the awkward kid that nobody really knew what to do with. Oh well. In some ways that builds alot more character, because you grow up with less illusions. I'm glad things are looking up for you though! I'm still in transition phase really; I have a select few friends whom I love to death and acquaintences that still bring out the shy child in me. But I'm getting there. I don't drink, smoke or do drugs so it's hard to find something to bond over lol! Did you ever find that you were far closer with your teachers than "colleagues"? I tended to be like that. In fact I'd spend break and lunch in my homeroom tutor's classroom with him to avoid going out and interacting with the other kids who didn't really get me. Maybe I'm just an old soul. I've always maintained that I was born middle aged, and I'm just trying to catch up with myself before I can move forward lol. Possibly why I find older guys such dishes too. Give me Lindsey Buckingham, Alan Rickman or Rupert Everett over Zac Efron or *gag* the Jonas Brothers any day lol.

I was a lot like this when I was younger. I didn't fit well with my classmates. I let some people treat me badly when I should have kicked them to the curb. I also didn't 'party', so people thought I was even weirder. Almost all my friends were older. I was more comfortable around adults/teachers. One of my few friends in high school said 'You're the youngest 40 year old I've ever met!'
Now, I Am almost 40 and I feel like my age is sort of catching up to the mindset I've always had. Still, most of the people I'm around in daily life are far older than I am, so they tend to not take me seriously. That's hard to deal with. I feel since I have lived 36 years, I have a valid point of view on things.
Recently, I came to the conclusion that I have had enough of dealing with people who don't have my best interests in mind. So, I finally blocked my sister's phone number. That may sound bad, but it has been a long time in coming. She's the type who thinks everyone should give to her/do for her/ feel sorry for her and put up with her, no matter how badly she treats you. Well, my days of that are OVER!