Woohoo, first blog post. Wait, I have no idea what I'm doing. People might judge me. I have nothing to say. I'm going to look stupid. I am stupid. Oh crap, I need to find a dark hole to crawl into.
Just read through all of your blog to date and felt this was as good a place to comment as any.
Your title is fine (in response to the post about questioning it.) Yes, Socially Awkward Gamer Girl has a better ring to it, but you are also right that it does not fit, and thus is not right for the occasion. Stick with what you've got is what I say.
As for the social awkwardness, I know where you are coming from. Maybe not exactly, but close enough to relate. Growing up, I was the quite kid who no one talked to. It wasn't until high school when a girl decided that I needed to come out of my shell. She dragged me out into the world and helped me make friends. I am forever grateful to her, but there is still the boy I was inside. I've just learned to hide it well. My internal monologue can be pretty scary.
One thing that has helped me though is to realize that many of the people in my chosen hobbies share social awkwardness. Each in their own way. I am a gamer and a re-creationist. (Think re-enactor...sort of). As a friend once put it, "Social dysfunction isn't just common here, it is rampant."
Thanks for reading. I figure I am showing the worst side of the stereotype, or there is a little truth behind it. Either way - I am sure I am not the only one, and it was just time to come outside a bit. Old enough where it is getting to be now or never. Sweet of you to post all that.
close your eyes and go for it! I just did :)
ReplyDeleteThanks. There will be more coming soon - this is just the teaser.
ReplyDeleteJust read through all of your blog to date and felt this was as good a place to comment as any.
ReplyDeleteYour title is fine (in response to the post about questioning it.) Yes, Socially Awkward Gamer Girl has a better ring to it, but you are also right that it does not fit, and thus is not right for the occasion. Stick with what you've got is what I say.
As for the social awkwardness, I know where you are coming from. Maybe not exactly, but close enough to relate. Growing up, I was the quite kid who no one talked to. It wasn't until high school when a girl decided that I needed to come out of my shell. She dragged me out into the world and helped me make friends. I am forever grateful to her, but there is still the boy I was inside. I've just learned to hide it well. My internal monologue can be pretty scary.
One thing that has helped me though is to realize that many of the people in my chosen hobbies share social awkwardness. Each in their own way. I am a gamer and a re-creationist. (Think re-enactor...sort of). As a friend once put it, "Social dysfunction isn't just common here, it is rampant."
I look forward to reading more.
Gabriel Hart
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Thanks for reading. I figure I am showing the worst side of the stereotype, or there is a little truth behind it. Either way - I am sure I am not the only one, and it was just time to come outside a bit. Old enough where it is getting to be now or never. Sweet of you to post all that.
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