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The rescue I work with is having an open house/party tonight. They have these sort of events several times a year as a way to promote their efforts, showcase the kitties for adoption and provide an opportunity for volunteers, supporters and the general public to have a good time. Tonight is the My Furry Valentine's Party. I typically avoid the open houses because, even though I know a number of the regular volunteers/supporters, I'm not very comfortable at large gatherings and hate standing/sitting around making small talk. I always feel guilty for not going because the rescue has been such a huge help to me. I'm going tonight to help hand out candy and help promote the 2012 cat calendar we're planning. It'll help to have a job to do.

This is going to sound so silly, but I'm really nervous about going tonight. I almost wish I had an excuse not to go. I hate feeling this way, especially about an event being sponsored by a organization that means so much to me. Of course I'm going, but I'll be glad when this evening's over with!
 

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I don't think it is silly at all
. I feel the same way in social situations. I avoid my husband's work Christmas party. I know many of the people, but I am much more comfortable in small groups. many calming
 

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It's not silly at all hun, and I know exactly how you feel, as I too feel nervous in social situations. They're not really my thing, and a lot of times I search for ways to get out of them. Last weekend was one such example, a friend threw a party, and although I know and love most people who went, I was very nervous and uncomfortable going. Dana had to kind of drag me because he knew our friend would be disappointed if we didn't go.
 

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Count me in on that.....I wouldn't want to go either. I'm just not good in situations like that. for a good night. I hope you have fun.
 

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Originally Posted by eilcon

The rescue I work with is having an open house/party tonight. They have these sort of events several times a year as a way to promote their efforts, showcase the kitties for adoption and provide an opportunity for volunteers, supporters and the general public to have a good time. Tonight is the My Furry Valentine's Party. I typically avoid the open houses because, even though I know a number of the regular volunteers/supporters, I'm not very comfortable at large gatherings and hate standing/sitting around making small talk. I always feel guilty for not going because the rescue has been such a huge help to me. I'm going tonight to help hand out candy and help promote the 2012 cat calendar we're planning. It'll help to have a job to do.

This is going to sound so silly, but I'm really nervous about going tonight. I almost wish I had an excuse not to go. I hate feeling this way, especially about an event being sponsored by a organization that means so much to me. Of course I'm going, but I'll be glad when this evening's over with!
I think it will help a lot that you've got props. Do you have a copy of last year's calendar? Or photos that you are thinking of for this year? Because if you have something to hold onto and talk about, it's not "small talk", it's your passion!
 
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Originally Posted by kluchetta

I think it will help a lot that you've got props. Do you have a copy of last year's calendar? Or photos that you are thinking of for this year? Because if you have something to hold onto and talk about, it's not "small talk", it's your passion!
Thanks for sharing in my misery.
Seriously, always helps to know that others feel the same way.

This will be our first calendar but we do have examples of photos that folks have already submitted for next year. That'll help, along with handing out candy. Hoping I don't have to stay for the whole thing and can cut out early.
 
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Originally Posted by gemlady

But what if George shows up?

Would you believe one of my co-workers said the same thing? He's in town filming his new movie, so maybe he'll need to shoot some scenes at a cat rescue.
 

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Hahahahaha! Then you CAN'T leave early!

(One of my co-workers also has a crush on George, and one time when she went on break we printed up a picture and "signed" it that he was sorry he missed her.) LOL
 

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you never know, they may need extras in the film who are crazy cat ladies


I still think my suggestion of stuffing a cupcake in your mouth every time someone tries to talk to you is a good one
 

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I don't it's silly. I'm not really comfortable when I'm with a large group of people either.
 
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Well, George didn't show up and there were no cupcakes, but it was still a nice evening.


I actually sort of enjoyed myself, ran into a lot of people I know, had the chance to promote the spay/neuter clinic a little bit and, of course, visit the kitties.

It's always the anticipation of going to these kinds of things that's the worse for me. Once I'm there, I usually have a good time, although it's also a relief to leave, if that makes any sense.
 
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