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I’m not the best at sparking conversations when I’m in a loud room. It sort of makes my brain glitch and i cant think of a single thing to talk about. so, when I’m out with friends, it’s always nice to go to places that have activities.
This place had huge sheets of paper and crayons. we were LAUGHING so hard at our horrendous doodles, and it got the night rolling a lot easier. Also they had free popcorn hell yeah.
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Arguably the most consistent way to hang out with friends at least once a week. So many venues have them. Activity! Camaraderie! And you usually learn something.
Thursday is the best night for this, I think. Gives you something to look forward to other than the weekend.
Jan 25, 2024
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or any game night for that matter!
i love an excuse to double down on wrong answers or have all eyes on me when i crush charades.
trivia nights are scheduled fun at bars you love with friends you can argue with. there are few things as good as this.
Feb 19, 2024
I think it makes people more excited to participate. I like having games planned where all the requirements are low stakes, “first thing that comes to mind” answers. It gamifies social interactions that might typically stress ppl out and certain themes can make for built in conversation starters.
Last time, we put a bunch of prompts into balloons and took turns popping them. I’ve also been wanting try putting truth or dares on solo cups for beer pong. I just like trying to do something different each time and incorporating other people’s ideas and making things memorable. I think you only get but so many opportunities to make something special, so I take pretty much every chance I can get.
It was my friend’s birthday last week and I made a huge photo booth because I thought it’d be fun. The idea was “Just Between Us Girls” and we all wrote down secrets, put them into balloons, and took turns guessing whose secret it was. Heard a bunch of stories that probably would never come up otherwise. We laughed, danced, ate mad food. It was fun.
Mar 11, 2024
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It’s incredible how many people genuinely think they are boring. There have been so many times I’ve spoken with people and they confess that they think that they haven’t done much with their life, or that they don’t have much interesting to talk about, but it’s almost never the case.
From what I can tell, it’s often caused by a lack of knowing thyself. Or maybe a low self esteem? I’ve been through it too, and it is so so not true for anyone.
You’ve done so much living. Why do you feel like your story is not worth telling? I know you’ve gone through some crazy shit once or twice. if you really haven’t, what’s stopping you from getting out there and creating stories to talk about? Start small! go to a coffee shop once a week. See if they have any clubs to join, and try that out! you’ll be making memories in NO TIME.
If you have trouble finding meaningful/fun conversation, just remember that the effort must flow both ways. You are merely just working with what the other person is providing you, and if they aren’t giving you anything to work with, it’s not your fault. You aren’t boring, you are just around people who dont vibe with you. And that’s okay! Not every person is going to be your specific kind of person. Plus, if you aren’t having fun talking to them, why does it matter if they like you? the much cooler people who value your input are just around the corner. I promise.
One day you’ll be able to shine your beautiful personality on someone who is equally as bright you are, you magnificent comet, you.
Feb 13, 2025
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no frosting, no filling. nothing beats it.
Apr 10, 2025