A huge milestone in the 40s : after bailing out for few times due tp unmatched schedule (really??), mustered the courage to attend arisan ibu-ibu in a house ten steps away from home.
Social skills seem to be one skill I keep refining (in my own way) yet never fully bloomed let alone mastered. Combination thick blood introverted and borderline neurodivergent, already accepted and make peace with it that this is something that doesn’t come naturally for neurodivergent individuals (like me and my daughter). We’ll keep trying as reasonable as we can.
Being the youngest in the circle turned out to be an advantage. My nerve always feels safer being around the wisdom and kindness of older people. It suits my old soul better (another similarity to my daughter).
It was a nice soirée with enjoyable conversation and tolerable duration.
A Penny for My Pensieve 