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Daily writing prompt

When are you most happy?

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Generally, I have not thought of myself as a social person. I am quite comfortable alone and in solitude. My mind is always running, thinking about my creative work, chores, family or even new events. I grew up isolated, even though I had a few good friends. I work from home and keep busy. However, I realize that I am lonely during the day, and remain in solitude more out of habit. I always feel a lift when my wife and daughter get home or when we go out for family events. I realized recently that I am a social person and adopted solitary life as a defense to things going on in my childhood and not because of my natural temperament. But old habits die hard and I have gotten used to solitude. Loneliness is a tattered coat, but it’s a familiar one. I have to get more social in baby steps. Last weekend I did a show where I presented my books. It was a show I used to do with my sculptures. The reaction to my books was very good and I enjoyed being around so many people. I had been thinking about presenting my books at Comic Cons, but I was afraid. After my recent art show, I have more confidence to try. So, Comic Cons is the next baby step to becoming the social butterfly I may have always been.