I’m amused at my own antics.

Just a while ago, some people came to visit. I wasn’t really in a sociable mood at the moment, so I was already dreading to make pleasantries. Turns out, the people in question were ones I particularly disliked making physical contact with (read: shaking hands, hugging, air kissing - as is the custom).

And so, I took my book and ran into the bathroom, locked the door and waited. Waited until I heard that they were about to leave. Came out, and then risked a James Bond move to hide behind my bedroom door and watch them leave.

There’s only a handful of people that I know, that I feel this way for. Being in such close proximity with them no matter how transient, feels weird. Uncomfortable, even.

So yes. On certain days, I don’t want my personal space invaded every time I need to greet people - even if they are just being sociable.