What are you thinking about? Part II

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I think that I hate going to gatherings where I don't know people. I feel like I either spend the whole time in a corner, or explaining to people that I cannot hear them.:roll: Or possibly completely trashed not caring.:lol:
 
quirkylibra said:
I think that I hate going to gatherings where I don't know people. I feel like I either spend the whole time in a corner, or explaining to people that I cannot hear them.:roll: Or possibly completely trashed not caring.:lol:
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What I used to do when I was younger...get trashed at gatherings so I wouldnt feel the pain of being left out.
 
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quirkylibra said:
I think that I hate going to gatherings where I don't know people. I feel like I either spend the whole time in a corner, or explaining to people that I cannot hear them.:roll: Or possibly completely trashed not caring.:lol:
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What I used to do when I was younger...get trashed at gatherings so I wouldnt feel the pain of being left out.
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Same.
 
shel90 said:
What I used to do when I was younger...get trashed at gatherings so I wouldnt feel the pain of being left out.
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Same.
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Usually I am quiet and I kind of "hide out" but at the last party I went to, I drank so much that I came home and must have given my # out. The bad part is that I never heard anyone's name.:lol: Everytime I got a new text I had to say "What is you name and which one were you?":lol: Oh course this afternoon I have to go to a BBQ and I only know the hosts! :(
 
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quirkylibra said:
Usually I am quiet and I kind of "hide out" but at the last party I went to, I drank so much that I came home and must have given my # out. The bad part is that I never heard anyone's name.:lol: Everytime I got a new text I had to say "What is you name and which one were you?":lol: Oh course this afternoon I have to go to a BBQ and I only know the hosts! :(
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Do you have any buddies to go with you? That sucks.
When I was younger, I used to go to parties a lot with my friends. But often times it felt like I didn't belong there, everyone's having fun while I am trying to catch up on what's the fun going on.

I found the best times were when I was able to talk to someone I already knew, because the feeling is pretty mutual. Everything else, felt like it was no fun at all.
 
naisho said:
Do you have any buddies to go with you? That sucks.
When I was younger, I used to go to parties a lot with my friends. But often times it felt like I didn't belong there, everyone's having fun while I am trying to catch up on what's the fun going on.

I found the best times were when I was able to talk to someone I already knew, because the feeling is pretty mutual. Everything else, felt like it was no fun at all.
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She did tell me to bring a "date" but it's Memorial day weekend and everyone is busy with their own stuff. I'm guessing it's because she knows me well enough to know that I probably won't have fun.
 
quirkylibra said:
I think that I hate going to gatherings where I don't know people. I feel like I either spend the whole time in a corner, or explaining to people that I cannot hear them.:roll: Or possibly completely trashed not caring.:lol:
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The opposite is true for me.....dunno why. When I was hearing I was reserved. Now that I can no longer hear I never shut up. :lol: I think I fiqured out that if I do all the talking then I don't have to hear :lol:
 
naisho said:
Do you have any buddies to go with you? That sucks.
When I was younger, I used to go to parties a lot with my friends. But often times it felt like I didn't belong there, everyone's having fun while I am trying to catch up on what's the fun going on.

I found the best times were when I was able to talk to someone I already knew, because the feeling is pretty mutual. Everything else, felt like it was no fun at all.
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Like I said in my last post......and yes it is hard......but I think my solution was to become the fun. Most people are just as nervous approaching you (being hoh) When you create an aura (hate that word) of fun it makes you more approachable and the communication issues seem to work out. It's not easy at first but it gets easier the more you do it.
 
TXgolfer said:
The opposite is true for me.....dunno why. When I was hearing I was reserved. Now that I can no longer hear I never shut up. :lol: I think I fiqured out that if I do all the talking then I don't have to hear :lol:
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I'm very talkative once I break out of my shell. Sometimes it happens, sometimes it doesn't. It really depends on the group of people. I do talk a lot though.:lol:
 
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TXgolfer said:
Like I said in my last post......and yes it is hard......but I think my solution was to become the fun. Most people are just as nervous approaching you (being hoh) When you create an aura (hate that word) of fun it makes you more approachable and the communication issues seem to work out. It's not easy at first but it gets easier the more you do it.
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My case is a little more unique, not the same as your average "late deafened" perspective. I never got to fully experience "hearing fully". I grew up unilateral all my life, I feel it has somewhat shaped me to the person I am today. I do see it is a lot easier for the late deafened, though.

quirkylibra said:
I'm very talkative once I break out of my shell. Sometimes it happens, sometimes it doesn't. It really depends on the group of people. I do talk a lot though.:lol:
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It's the same for me, but it depends on the person. People I know very well see me talk (read that as spam :P) as much as I might on the forums around here. But that circle is fairly small. While drunk.. hmm. I think I just tend to fall asleep amongst the boring ones. ;)
 
I am thinking why there is no Jack in the Box restaurants around here so I sent a letter to the corporation office about building a couple of them in the DC area. If I see one getting built, then I know it was because of me!!! :lol:
 
I'm thinking that if I don't get a job soon I am going to scream!!!!
 
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This internet configuration error message is driving me crazy!
 
Thinking about going to the River Place again Tmw with the kids. Woooo had so much fun. For those that have my FB page.. I took pictures.. go take a peek!! :)
 
Hmmm, I *think* I may be going on a date... erm.. in July =) which is the next time I'm in Chico (shrugs) I was close friends with a fella in high school and now we're reconnecting. It will be hard to change my perspective though, I still view him as that 15 year old who came over my house to play video games =P oh yes, he will be the first person I've dated with a hearing loss so I'm looking forward to using sign language during dinner :o)

... annd I havent dated since I was eighteen so I'm nervous!
 
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