Kick-ass quote
Kat: “I’m getting trashed, man. Isn’t that what you’re supposed to do at a party?”
Patrick: “I don’t know. I say, do what you wanna do.”
Kat: “Funny. You’re the only one.”—Conversation from the movie “7 Things I Hate About You”
Something I’m thinking about
So, tonight, I’m going to a party. I’m going to get ready soon.
But before I do, I wanted to share some thoughts I have. On parties.
You see, for me, parties have been a mixed bag. Sometimes they have been great fun. Often they were alright, and occasionally they sucked.
That’s why, right now, I’m both kind of excited and kind of nervous.
And that’s exactly what I wanted to talk about.
I’ve struggled with the nervous part for a long time. I have often been a little (or a lot) nervous before going to some social event. And I’ve felt bad about that.
I thought I was doing something wrong: “Why am I nervous? It’s just a party. This isn’t life or death. Parties are supposed to be fun. Shame on me for being nervous.”
But you know what?
I think that’s a load of crap.
Parties can be fun, sure. They can also be chaotic, messy, awkward, confusing and embarrassing.
Parties can be: awkward, stressful, exciting, romantic, and nerve-wracking. All at the same time!
How is that not something to be nervous about?
That’s why the load of crap is not me being nervous. But me thinking I shouldn’t be.
Because that is what often REALLY gets me. Not being nervous, but wanting to not be. Being nervous by itself would probably be fine.
So, that’s why this is written in defense of being nervous.
So… cheers!
*sips tea*
Here’s to us being nervous! Yay!
PS—It sucks. You’re gonna love it
