Comments on: Social Butterfly: Never Say No

By: Arielle

Arielle — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 05:02:57 +0000

Not wanting to see all the boring, annoying people you knew in high school sounds like a good enough reason to me.

By: nadine

nadine — Sun, 07 Feb 2010 00:19:32 +0000

Aww love! I wasn’t free!

It’s been so insane at work this is the first I’ve read your blog all week! How sad is that. :(

By: Chans

Chans — Fri, 05 Feb 2010 14:22:40 +0000

I think saying no to invitations is very well possible if it’s not your thing to go to. Like the music not being your scene or the people you HAVE to hang out with that night is not your crowd. I think those are reasons to not go. After all going out should be fun and you should feel comfortable in the crowd your in that night. Of course you have these mandatory things (generally work related or family related) that you might not want to go to but those are ‘suck-it-up-and-go’ kind of events.

Other than that; if you know you’re not going to have fun, why put yourself through it?

By: Stephanie

Stephanie — Thu, 04 Feb 2010 19:27:17 +0000

Not about this post at all, but –

OMG YOUR LAYOUT IS SO RIDICULOUSLY BRIGHT ON MY COMPUTER.

By: Rebekah

Rebekah — Tue, 02 Feb 2010 23:08:58 +0000

Bigger question: Why are you still facebook friends with that tool?

New resolution: same as your old one, but with the caveat that invites from people not worth your time don’t count.

By: Robmarie

Robmarie — Tue, 02 Feb 2010 21:03:54 +0000

It’s interesting that you should post this, because I’m going through something remarkably similar myself.

My boyfriend and I made our relationship official last year, and we were utterly absorbed in each other, to the point where I was rarely at my own apt, and we barely went out. Even though I was aware of how unhealthy that was, it just… happened. I ended up moving in with him, and while I’ve always been more of a homely type person, sharing my living space almost 24/7 with him was making me irritable and insane.

It also didn’t help that my best friend moved to the capital, and my other friends were also too caught up in their relationships. I definitely needed novelty in my life, but I just found it so hard — I didn’t know where to start!

Aaaaaaaaanyway… I’m definitely making up for lost time, so to speak. I decided to up my courseload at the uni, and have signed up for a couple of electives as well. I’m putting more effort towards my friendships, though I’m definitely in need of more friends who are willing to go out! (We’re mostly a laid back bunch, but I miss the occasional crazy party night!)

It’s funny — I was always so “sure” that I wouldn’t let something like that happen to me once I was in a relationship, but it’s almost inevitable. But, as long as it’s a stage in life and not a constant, then all’s good!

P.S. I would definitely hang out with you! Let’s meet up! xP

By: Noemi

Noemi — Tue, 02 Feb 2010 20:55:34 +0000

I agree with everyone else, facebook invites should be disregarded since they send them to everyone and their mother.

By: Michelle

Michelle — Tue, 02 Feb 2010 06:35:49 +0000

I disregard all mass-Facebook invites. =P

I’m the queen of finding somewhat logical excuses not to spend time with people. Especially when the person who’s inviting me to their “awesome!” birthday party is someone that I a) don’t like and I b) would rather not watch a slutfest of a birthday party occur… ;)

By: Adam

Adam — Tue, 02 Feb 2010 05:07:44 +0000

I agree that it’s good to accept all invitations. I’ve sometimes been invited to something, not wanted to go, gone anyway, enjoyed myself, and been glad that I went!

But sadly, I’m not free this Friday (nor next Friday) :( Check your Facebook PMs.

By: Jordie

Jordie — Tue, 02 Feb 2010 02:01:41 +0000

You could just automatically disavow any and all Facebook invites as pertains to your resolution, although I personally think resolutions are a load of crap, and there’s no better time to turn over a new leaf than the present. :P

Also, if I were not 5000 kilometres away I would take you up on that marathon in a second. Unfortunately, I am. :p However if I’m accepted by the Navy I’ll be moving to the training camp in Victoria, which is a hell of a lot closer. :>