Dear Past Self,
I know it may be tough to hear this, but somebody has to break the news: you are not a party person.
I know. Take a breath. Sit down. Eat a bowl of guacamole. Then read it again.
You are not a party person.
How do I know this? Well, because I’ve been to a party Past Self. In fact, I’ve been to quite a few of them. And while you may be good at some things, I have ample evidence to prove that parties are just not your strong suit.
For one thing, unlike normal humans, you have a tough time socializing with other people when there is food present.
Then there’s the fact that your idea of a “fun party” doesn’t always align with most people your age (it’s a hit with the 8 and under crowd, though).
*All the background color struggles.
And, of course, you are total wimp when it comes to night life.
Fortunately, Past Self, you have a plethora other talents. For example, you’re good at eating things (except not peas. Or bananas. But other things). You’re good at listening to people (except when you’re not). You’re good at using unnecessarily fancy words like “plethora” when they’re not necessary. Like I said, you have many talents—but partying is not one of them.
I don’t really know what you should do with this information, Past Self, but I hope it lends some clarity. The next time you feel like a party isn’t the right spot for you, it probably isn’t: go have a nice one-on-one dinner with a friend instead.
Best,
Present Self