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I'm a social butterfly, even when the acne was at its worst. At its worst I did hate my face, but knew that I've only got one life... so I'm going to live it, damnit!

I've been working since 18 and enjoy having responsibility (and money to burn along with my own personal space haha) so not working is out of the question.

Routine: Get up, shower and perform my skincare regimen, drop off daughter for school, go to work, pick daughter up, take her to work or home if she's not working (I'm 35 btw), make dinner, clean up around the house, spend quality time with the kiddo if she's home (or get into a hobby if she's not), redo the skincare regimen, and go to bed. That's during the week. On weekends I'm usually out with my friends catching live music or being a total lazy slob with my crazy cat in front of the ol' boob tube.

When you're young it's totally normal to feel apprehensive about stepping out into the world, but once you've done it and gain your independence you'll embrace it. It's a wonderful feeling not having your folks telling you what to do and being able to live on your own terms. You gotta make that happen though. I wish you the best. Good luck!

eta: Sorry...I do not have a social anxiety so my lifestyle may not seem to relate to your question. It can though if that's something you'd like to be able to achieve. Are you in therapy or able to see a therapist? That could help tremendously if you're not.

Oh man, I love mythology and would love to see the architecture in Greece. You're so lucky, Nessa!

Outside of the US I've been to Puerto Rico, Vieques (a tiny island off of PR), and the UK.

Vieques was by far the most exotic and fun. Horses roam the island and go wherever they please from frolicking on the beach to grazing in the school yard. You get fined if you harm one. Their eyes don't reflect since they're not nocturnal, so you have to be very careful when driving at night. The culture is like taking a step back in time. Slow pace. Conservative. Folks are up early in order to catch the ferry to the mainland and they go to bed early. Some bars stay open late if the crowd is good enough, but for the most part everything shuts down around 8pm. Chickens and cats run the street.

I'd have to say the most exotic animal I saw while there was the mongoose. They're fast so I only caught glimpses of them darting across roads. Best part about them being there is you don't have to worry about snakes.

Hmm, the most exotic food I ate was conch, but my favorite to look at was spiny lobster. They look totally different than Maine lobsters...almost spiderlike. Kinda creepy.

The most interesting thing there is the bio bay. There are only 5 on the entire planet. Micro-organisms called dinoflagellates feed off of dead mangrove leaves. They glow whenever the water is disturbed. I kayaked in the bay and then the instructor told us to swim. It was one of the most incredible experiences of my life, like swimming in sparkling fairy dust. You could even tell where the fish were because they'd leave a glowing trail under the water's surface.

There are so many places I want to visit, but the only one on my bucket list is Machu Picchu in Peru. I like the history and architecture, and would find the hike to be a beautiful challenge.

I've enjoyed reading everyone's stories. Keep em comin!

Oh wow. Totally missed that part! Thanks, Lapis.

elainee, just be up front with him if it's worrying you so much. He'll still think you're beautiful, especially if you behave like yourself when with him. Meh, blow it off or make light of it. Blame your breakout on the Londoners. Hahaha. It'll be ok. You'll see. ENJOY the time you get to spend together!