Life

I'm finding life much easier lately. I stay at home most evenings, but that's what I'm really most used to. When I'm about town I often see people I know, and that I'm happy to spend a minute or two talking to, or just say 'hello' to in passing.
When I do go out, which is on Sunday nights when I play, I feel really comfortable in that environment. I like the bar staff, and they like me. I like the customers too, because they keep a respectable distance. They are very friendly towards me though, and understand if I don't feel like talking. To be honest I'm generally too tired after I've finished playing. and small-talk is a complete no-no to me anyway. Nobody makes me feel ill with their intense, in-your-face, incessant blathering. Nobody drags me into unwanted conversations that I'm doing my level best to avoid. It's nice and easy. I go in, do me stuff and have a pint. I might stay for another one after I've finished, if I fancy, or just go home if I don't. No pressure. It's great.