Sometimes I'd like to punch you in the mouth just to keep you from talking so loud

Am I negative? Maybe. I prefer to think of it as realistic. I really hate it (uh oh, negativity) when people tell you that making any kind of less than rosy statement is negative. Well, yeah of course it is, but then again, life has negatives in it, and anyone who pretends it does not is fooling themselves and is therefore a fool.

I am the kind of person who can switch from being extremely social to wanting everyone to go away. In some people's eyes, this is wrong. I think it's healthy, because if you need to be around others constantly, you probably have some issues with yourself and your ability to be alone with yourself. I mean, if you can't take your own company, what kind of companion to others can you really be?

This is probably the main thing I hate about office jobs, which is why I will never do one again. You have no choice but to be social, day in and day out. This is what causes people to become phony (because of course, you simply cannot have a bad day in the office) and annoying. It's the source of pointless small talk ("sunny isn't it?" or "Do you like this font?") and insincere concern. I just can't stand it. I suppose some people thrive on it, but that always gives me the feeling that their minds are rather small. I mean I have to be honest here, and maybe I'm the only one. The "friendships" you form in a work environment are rarely genuine. If you leave the job, it's also rare to take the friendship with you.

I suppose that is why I like blogging. It is social in the sense that it affords some level of interaction, yet it also allows me to be alone with myself.