::yawn::

[hummingwolf]

First of all, being around human beings for very long exhausts me. I like people (except for the ones I don't), but just being at the non-paying job yesterday--not even working much, mostly talking & joking & trying to convince them they need to pay me--left me wearied and wishing I could find a dark hole somewhere and remain there all weekend.

Second, I stayed up late last night re-reading an old C.J. Cherryh novel (Gate of Ivrel for those interested: either her first or second novel (I forget which) and not her best, but the start of one of my favorite series ever).

Third, when I did finish the book and try to sleep, I was kept awake by a neighbor's car alarm. The noise, of course, drove me to get online and chat until 3 a.m.

I am in desperate need of clothes, but for the above reasons am finding it very difficult to get myself out of the house to buy some. Please, somebody, kick me until I go and do something...

Comments

[blue-by-you.livejournal.com]

I know what you mean by people exhausting you. I find too much people stimulation to be really overwhelming at times. It's as if all the talk and all the concentration to listen short cicuits my head. I just want to disappear inside my own thoughts. I'm not unsocial, but I really don't need it as much as I need time alone. But this isn't about me, this is about you. I say nap first, then go shopping. There's always tomorrow. (Well, that certainly wasn't much of a kick...sorry)

[hummingwolf.livejournal.com]

"I'm not unsocial, but I really don't need it as much as I need time alone."

It always used to amaze me that, when a person needs to be alone, most people around them assume that they're upset, or depressed, or evil, or in need of a group hug, or whatever. Now I'm no longer amazed by that, but I am still somewhat amazed by the number of people who are simply afraid to be alone even when they clearly need some time apart.

No, you didn't give me much of a kick, but I think it might be just enough to get me out of the house for a little while. Thanks!

[elwe.livejournal.com]

while (!hummingbird.isDoingSomething())
kick(hummingbird);

[hummingwolf.livejournal.com]

Thanks!

Hmm... geeky comment from someone whose interest list has far too much in common with my own. Yep, you're going on the friends list now.

After putting you in your place, of course, I'll be going out to the stores. Thanks again!

[lillym.livejournal.com]

I understand what you are saying, sometimes I can be really social and I can handle being around people. But lots of times, especially when I'm depressed or haven't been around people in awhile, I hit my tolerance level and I need to have my space and solitude. That's why I loved living alone so much, I could just be in my apartment all alone and recupirate from dealing with people. Now I tend to hide in my room, or go on long drives.