I engage in activities for two reasons: they are activities I enjoy, or I am wanting to be social. Mostly, I engage in activities I enjoy, and if I know someone else who also enjoys that activity, we might share it. But, just as often, I go it alone. It is easier on me. I can set my own schedule, and I can be involved in the activity instead of having to socialize with someone and miss the activity while attending the activity. Does that make sense? I will give you an example. I go to a Lady Raider Basketball game with someone. This someone talks incessantly, not just to me, but to all of the people around us in the stands. And then, when something happens on the court, this someone says "I missed that, what happened." And, because I am distracted by the chatter, I missed it also. I do not enjoy watching an event like that.
I do not mind attending an event with someone who socializes at appropriate times, but otherwise pays attention to the event.
Well, I realize that I have quite a social life, if you want to call it that. A monthly book club meeting is not too time consuming. Neither is a monthly board meeting for a not for profit organization. Attending the Lifestyle Center 2-3 times a week is not so bad. Now, add in Lady Raider Basketball. There are 4 home games in 10 days. That is a lot. Then things will settle down, and spread out. But I want to be available to listen to or watch the away games.
While it is not a social activity, the communications work I do for the South Plains Branch of NASW is an obligation that requires dedicated time. But that is also at home, on the computer, and I can watch TV or listen to music as I want.
I am not accustomed to having something to do several nights in a row. So, this week is an exception: a board meeting last night, basketball tonight, the Lifestyle Center tomorrow night, and basketball again on Friday. Whew! It cuts into my reading time. But, I need the variety and interaction, and physical activity. So, it is good.
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