I have always been the one man band. Even the one man army plenty of times.
From growing up I stayed to myself when I wasn't counselling the girls or staying locked up in the house by the parental units. They tried to shelter me. It only allowed me to be a lot less social than everyone else. And social skills were in remedial.
Even back then I stood out. Even though it was a quiet protest back then versus an obvious and confrontational protest now. Things changed but reality remained the same.
Don't get me wrong. If I am comfortable with you then I will talk. Just like the sessions at the cigar shop, where we talk about anything and everything. But, I just don't seek people out to talk to. I don't have the "gift of gab" as they call it. So talking symbolizes that I at least accept you as a being.
These days, I choose my moments of communication seriously. Conversing when it is of interest or the person is interesting.
The formula is not perfect but it works for me. Letting me continue on my way, while lessening obstructions.
That's right, I was never the party animal. Or the one that talked to and knew everyone. Not even one of those popular people.
I have always been the Quiet Storm that stood out among the background, no matter what.
