So we jammed last week, but got brave and went to our new ward for church this week. I've been telling myself that it will be a new adventure and we'll make new friends, and it will be fun. I'm optimistic that way!
Who was I kidding?
It took me a long time to feel comfortable where we were. I'm basically pretty shy, and uncomfortable around new people. It takes me a long time to get to know anyone usually. I have friends who are amazingly friendly and outgoing. I am not. Today was just a blinding reminder of that. There were a couple of familiar faces, people that a knew about a million years ago, or vaguely familiar. Luckily my sister was at my side. She's a great wingman!
There's still that kid inside me who feels like the gawky new kid at school. You'd think there was a time limit on that. Nope. I missed my friends and familiar faces.
I like to think that I'm a fairly good adapter. I like to make the best of things and not get all freaked out. The past few weeks have been tougher than I expected. A lot of change.
The kids faired way better than I did today. They both played happily in the new nursery and The Bee didn't even have a meltdown. He even did some excellent coloring on a page titled "Why I'm Thankful For My Ears". It's up on the fridge.
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You're not shy WITH ME!?!?!! ;) And take it from a former airforce brat - you'll adapt, baby. Just stay close to the wingman and lucky charms...
It'll all come together Mrs. Mitten. In a few months it'll feel like home. Plus having two little mittens will force you to meet people as they are magnets unto others.
Man, do I feel your pain. I underestimated the amount of time it would take me to adjust to our new ward last year. I figured we would invite a few people over, go to a few events and in no time we would be in the groove. My life didn't have the same plans and I couldn't do any of the above because I was so busy with school. My greatest friendships made in that ward were with 2 couples we went to boot camp with (2 months before we moved out) and the 12 little Sunbeams I taught! Sometimes life isn't how we plan it, but there are things to help us grow in new ways. I miss you already...but am only a phonecall away! Cheers, my friend.
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