Shouting from the Rooftops (not)

While I previously mentioned I am “anal” and “a little bit bossy,” I did not mention that I am somewhat introverted and shy. These traits might not seem to go together, but, here I am. The reason I am divulging oh so much about myself is that now that I am engaged I have had to tell everyone in the world—well, my world anyway—the news. Sharing news is not my strongest point. Along with brushing my hair and shopping for long periods of time, it is something I do only when absolutely essential.

My first mistake was scratching my face with my left hand in front of my boss. Since I have been working here for less than two months, let’s just say my work relationships are not that friendly yet. But no one can resist staring at and commenting on a shiny new diamond ring. It is particularly shiny, of course, but that’s not the point. The point is that I turned into Awkward McUncomfortable when I realized I would have to tell everyone I worked with very soon. Talking with people I barely know makes me cringe, and start to sweat under the arms, and there is just no way to avoid it. It’s like when a stranger on the subway tries to strike up a conversation, I panic and think evil thoughts about her, swearing inwardly about how annoying friendly people are. Mass emailing my friends, that’s more my style. And it is exactly what I did, naturally. Emily Post may not have that on a list of ways to communicate one’s engagement, but…