This post is part of Just Jot it January, and today’s prompt was kindly provided by Fandango. Check out his blog here!
Ah, how I’ve changed.
I used to be happy to walk into places where people congregate.
Malls, planes, crowded city streets, concerts—squashed in a sea of screaming, singing people? Let’s go!
But now …
No thanks.
I wonder sometimes if I’d have changed in this way even if it hadn’t been for the pandemic.
I mean, we change as we get older. Right?
There was a time when I thought I’d be happy to live my life spending all my spare time riding a horse. Sure, I’d like to do it again, but I don’t miss it.
So yeah. Congregating online has become more my speed. I can do that and be a desk jockey at the same time.
This thought-inducing post is part of Just Jot it January! Want to join in? Just click here to get to the prompt and drop your link. It’s fun!
Many thanks again, Fandango, for the prompt!

February 13, 2024 at 11:56 am
As I’ve gotten older, socializing with large groups of people has become more draining. I have not been around horses in a few years, but I wouldn’t mind that a bit.
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February 13, 2024 at 1:34 pm
Right? I’d go to a horse party any time. Haha! 😀
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February 13, 2024 at 8:41 pm
🙂
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January 28, 2024 at 8:19 pm
Perhaps, but Covid was the catalyst that changed many norms.
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January 29, 2024 at 6:01 pm
Sadly so. 😦
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January 29, 2024 at 8:41 pm
🥲
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January 28, 2024 at 5:37 pm
A I age, I find myself taking congregate life in small sips, as is my nature. But since the pandemic…I’m still a little extra feral and avoidant. Great topic to consider!
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January 28, 2024 at 5:56 pm
As Beth said, it’s probably a bit of both.
Thanks, Liz. 😀
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January 28, 2024 at 5:00 pm
I’m such a home body too but once I go out I’m usually happy to see people.
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January 28, 2024 at 5:05 pm
I’m with you—going out is rarely as bad as I anticipate it’s going to be.
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January 28, 2024 at 4:57 pm
i think it may be a bit of both
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January 28, 2024 at 5:03 pm
I think you’re right. 🙂
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