I am leaving for our gymnasium reunion in two days. I haven’t seen any of my old school friends in at least ten years. I’ve never been much of a social person; while I enjoy the company of friends, I’m not particularly good at keeping in touch.

So, I am essentially meeting a bunch of strangers in four days. I’m not very good at social gatherings where I don’t know anyone, so I’m unsure how I feel about the reunion. On one hand, I’m looking forward to it; on the other, I’m really dreading it.

My health situation doesn’t help to make me feel less awkward. Having a stiff neck that is locked at an angle, making my most comfortable stance one that looks at people’s crotches, is, well, suboptimal.