This weekend was J-Day weekend at my college. For those of you who didn't graduate from Judson or have never heard me talk about J-Day, it is kind of like homecoming. There are class reunions and you all come back to catch up and visit with each other. The picture above is some of my friends that I got to visit with during the weekend. After spending time with so many friends and meeting new ones this weekend, I realized just how much I have changed. I used to be such an extrovert, I thrived off of being around people, I got my energy from it. And now, I am such the opposite. After being around so many people, it leaves me feeling drained and I just don't feel like talking to anyone. I realized that this change has come about after living in China for four years. I find it so interesting how I can see such a drastic change within myself. I sometimes am not used to it at all. I have a hard time being around big groups of people making small talk. I would much rather be with my friends who know me and I don't even have to think of anything to say at all. All of that to say, how strange is it that I have the job that I do. Going around the state speaking at churches, meeting new people all the time, and I love it!!!! So, I find myself going through many changes within me, many of which I have yet to figure out!! This being one of them :) Thanks for letting me talk this out with each of you!!! And to my friends who I saw this weekend, I loved spending time with you!!! :)
2 comments:
I completly understand what you are saying. I have become the exact same way. I am glad you have a good weekend. I wish I could have been there! I missed being there soo soo much.
I get exactly what you are talking about (though you have always been much friendlier than I). I have days when I am being so introverted, I cut off the ringer on the phone. Kiddie conversation should not be underestimated! Sounds like a lovely weekend, though. It's always great to reconnect with old friends!
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