Socializing in the mormon world...

So...The past few weeks I've been feeling like not socializing or going out to all these mormon parties or activities. Although, Im not some huge social butterfly anyway. haha But lately, I don't feel like being around a bunch of people or try to be social and happy, or meet new people. And its funny, a couple of my good friends seem to feel the same way. Why is that all of a sudden? We would go out every weekend. To a party, activity...something. Than all of a sudden, I just dont care. Im pretty content with staying at home alone and watching The Office. =) Im ok with being around a couple people or no one. For me, socializing is something that wares me out. Its difficult for me, so I have to put forth more effort than most people. Since moving out here over 2 years ago its been something that is constant because I only new 1 person when I moved out here. And the person I knew was my roommate and she had a boyfriend shotely after I moved here. I had to go on my own and force myself out of my comfort zone and try to meet people. Don't get me wrong, it has been a great experience and something that has helped me open up, but it really is starting to ware on me a little. Im sure Ill get my "fun" back, but this time right now is just a chill, do nothing, relax, I dont care time....It's nice and I LLLLLLIKE IT!!

Labor Day

So today is Labor Day. I would be working, however, it is my regular day off so I got lucky. =)
I'd had a lot on my mind for the past 3-4 months. How can I be more happy and be ok with the trials I go through? I've been also wanting to read more. I say more, I mean I just want to start reading. I've never been a fan of just sitting down and reading a book. I get bored and just stop. I've started about 5 books but never completed them. ha
So now I've started reading a book to help me learn how to keep "toxic" people out of my life or how to deal with people like that. Also, how to not be toxic myself. It's been an eye opener to me and has helped me a lot. We can't change people, however, we can change the way we react and handle situations with others. It's focus is about how other people cannot change us, we change ourselves....Whether its for good or bad. It is all about OUR attitude. I found a quote in that book that I love..."Pain in life is inevitable, but misery is a choice". Ive come to realize that more and more these days while I focus on my reaction to others. I tend to lose focus at times, as most people do, but Im trying hard to really better myself and be around people who I feel make me want to better myself. Feels good.
So if you have any thoughts on this, please comment. I love hearing others insites and experiences on this and life ingeneral. We all learn from each other.