More time to myself. Preoccupation with just my own thoughts and feelings increases (and you thought that was elevated enough). Communication and the ability to communicate with others decreases further. I become interesting only to myself or to a few. So self-absorbed I am.

Why? Because I need to be? Have I neglected myself so much in the past? Am I just prone to be this way? Or am I subconsciously retreating? From what? Wired this way from the beginning? Am I uncomfortable in these new shoes?

Metaphorical new shoes. No real new shoes for me... still waiting to check out the discount store on the corner. I own eight pairs: two pairs of boots, one pair of dressy heels, one pair of semi-dressy work shoes, two pairs of heeled sandals, gym shoes & sneakers. That's it.