If you haven’t read it yet, I would recommend The Art of War. A lot of it is still relevant to the modern day and is interesting to think about in terms of strategy.
If you want some interesting essays about the state fair, television, tennis and rural living, I would also recommend David Foster Wallace’s A Supposedly Fun Thing I’ll Never Do Again.
Surprisingly, the community band I joined in my hometown my first year had a few 30 somethings in it. There’s still a lot of 60-something’s, but the local bar association also has an orchestra that has at least a few 20s and 30s players. Anecdotally, I’ve noticed community orchestras have younger people on average than wind ensembles.
This is something that I’ve found pretty tough too. Some things that have helped have been getting involved with my city’s alumni club or joining groups for my hobbies, such as a wind ensemble. While making the next-level connection is still difficult, you at least have common interests or experiences to get you over the initial awkward small talk phase.
That’s been the way I’ve done it. If people ask where you’ve met, and if you’ve met someone in person, just say the location you met them. It’s not technically lying, and avoids raised eyebrows from other friends/family.
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Nived: the hero the PGP comments section needs.
Unlike all dogs who go to heaven, all people who steal dogs are definitely going to hell.
You underestimate my power (to quote Star Wars, especially the prequels).
I am very impressed by the civil and mature discussion in the comments so far. Nice Work, PGP community.
I’m really glad I ate before reading that first story.
If you haven’t read it yet, I would recommend The Art of War. A lot of it is still relevant to the modern day and is interesting to think about in terms of strategy.
If you want some interesting essays about the state fair, television, tennis and rural living, I would also recommend David Foster Wallace’s A Supposedly Fun Thing I’ll Never Do Again.
What’s old is new. This is basically Formspring all over again.
The changeup in perspective was perfect. I can only imagine how great a chapter from Timothee’s point of view would be.
Mulan is next, especially since the new live-action version isn’t going to have Shang in it.
It depends on if the rocket ship is on its way to Mars.
Africa is a GOAT song, for weddings and life in general.
The abuse and general misuse of ellipses hurt my soul.
Surprisingly, the community band I joined in my hometown my first year had a few 30 somethings in it. There’s still a lot of 60-something’s, but the local bar association also has an orchestra that has at least a few 20s and 30s players. Anecdotally, I’ve noticed community orchestras have younger people on average than wind ensembles.
This is something that I’ve found pretty tough too. Some things that have helped have been getting involved with my city’s alumni club or joining groups for my hobbies, such as a wind ensemble. While making the next-level connection is still difficult, you at least have common interests or experiences to get you over the initial awkward small talk phase.
The writing and voice you’ve given to each character are brilliant. Please don’t stop writing this series.
Everyone needs teachers like Mrs. Winters.
Welcome back Quinn, we’ve missed you.
Writes about a guy who brags about having a rooftop pool as having zero self-awareness. *Proceeds to brag about his own rooftop pool.*
I think a lot of these things would annoy anyone, not just introverts.
That’s been the way I’ve done it. If people ask where you’ve met, and if you’ve met someone in person, just say the location you met them. It’s not technically lying, and avoids raised eyebrows from other friends/family.