tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22579547.post4603650222704804144..comments2023-05-12T04:09:21.938-06:00Comments on Some Semblance of Order: My Current MottoKristinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13966889740846186443noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22579547.post-5617776680465554442010-03-15T21:16:40.429-06:002010-03-15T21:16:40.429-06:00Amen you put my life into words. So many of US fal...Amen you put my life into words. So many of US fall into this lonely life,for no other reason than fear. It takes strength and courage.I know you can do this! :)sShawna Khttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15955117653144239855noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22579547.post-2221350054088197202010-02-11T05:33:32.089-07:002010-02-11T05:33:32.089-07:00In college, I decided to get over my shyness by le...In college, I decided to get over my shyness by learning as many peoples' names at the Institute. Once I got married, I slipped back into the shyness routine. I feel bad because I hate calling, so my kids have had very few playdates. I guess I have a lot of calling to do in the next few months!Jamiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00200806186777614750noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22579547.post-22323837145029402652010-02-08T12:57:31.642-07:002010-02-08T12:57:31.642-07:00I would never guess you were that shy at all. I...I would never guess you were that shy at all. I've always been impressed with your participation in everything. :-) I think I know what friend you are talking about, and I'm sad I didn't spend more time with her either! <br /><br />My motto these days is just to keep things simple...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22579547.post-17155665621775352642010-02-06T15:26:03.607-07:002010-02-06T15:26:03.607-07:00Loved the post, Kristine.
As you probably know I s...Loved the post, Kristine.<br />As you probably know I struggle with the same thing. It sounds like there are quite a few of us that struggle with this. :) <br />People think I'm stuck up when I'm really just terrified to talk to them. I want to talk to them--just can't seem to. The stupid thing is that because they think I'm stuck up I get even more scared of opening up to them, and as a result miss out on making some more friends. <br />There are a few ladies out there that have been kindred spirits right from the get go. I can be myself with them without any fear.<br /><br />I'm happy Heavenly Father is giving you a nudge. :)Heatherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11466665898902551090noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22579547.post-62532175358545794422010-02-06T15:24:25.890-07:002010-02-06T15:24:25.890-07:00This comment has been removed by the author.Heatherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11466665898902551090noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22579547.post-66246779466187076602010-02-04T15:53:31.933-07:002010-02-04T15:53:31.933-07:00Thank You for this post! I am exactly the same way...Thank You for this post! I am exactly the same way (the shyness thing...I like my comfort zone) and have been wishing I was more outgoing my whole life. I've been in this ward for 4 1/2 years and still don't really have a "best friend" of sorts to hang out with and talk to on a regular basis. I always try and go places when I'm invited so as to make stronger friendships...and I do try and chat with people at church or in passing on the street. {Facebook, as silly as it sounds, has helped me to get out there and get to know people better!} Guess I just need to get over the "shy" thing and step out of my comfort zone a little! Again, thanks for this post! Good to know I'm not the only one in the world that has the same issue! This has inspired me!:)McDougal Familyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10739489727292070851noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22579547.post-71142832449491997512010-02-04T13:08:22.541-07:002010-02-04T13:08:22.541-07:00What a great post. I often find myself wishing I h...What a great post. I often find myself wishing I had more/closer friends, but rarely take to the initiative to make that happen. Thanks for the uplifting reminder. <br />My motto is: Don't sweat the small stuff. Cliche yes, but has helped me on a countless number of days.Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16571669785499770839noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22579547.post-70912359923736735232010-02-04T12:07:03.215-07:002010-02-04T12:07:03.215-07:00Kris,
You really are too great to keep to yourself...Kris,<br />You really are too great to keep to yourself.<br />KorAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22579547.post-78301544124373426712010-02-04T06:18:04.659-07:002010-02-04T06:18:04.659-07:00In 2000, we bought our first home. I was brand ne...In 2000, we bought our first home. I was brand new to the neighborhood and had had a really nasty time in our previous apartment with loneliness and not having any friends. So when we moved, I decided that it was time to make a change.<br /><br />Once a week, I started inviting a new woman in our ward over for lunch. And I found it helped me keep the house clean and I got to know people. The first few times were really not great. <br /><br />But then I invited a brand new mom over. I had actually been in a student ward with her husband years ago and during EQ he mentioned to my husband what a hard time his wife was having and how lonely she was. So that's why I invited her next.<br /><br />And we totally clicked. We talked and talked and talked. I loved it! She stayed the entire day. And started a friendship of mutual babysitting and visiting all the time and daily phone calls and lots of laughter and so much more. She is my longest-term friend since I left Arizona. One of my few IRL friends.<br /><br />Anyway, after I met her, I kind of stopped inviting other people over. But just this week, an old doula client of mine was emailing me about some of the struggles she was having with 3 kids. We were enjoying writing to each other so much that I invited her over. It was great!<br /><br />I think you're in for happy times by extending yourself like you are.<br />(And sorry to hijack your blog with such a long comment!)Realhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18107955858045514337noreply@blogger.com