Usually going to stuff alone doesn’t bother me *too* much once I get past the initial nerves and get through the entrance… but I’m not sure about this time.

I live in a midsize? city and this is my first year being old enough to go to all the venues of this small music festival. A lot of my friends have moved and I have no one to go with. I’m extra anxious and awkward about it because I know I’ll see a lot of acquaintances from high school (some are even in the bands playing).

It just feels that much more embarrassing to go solo when you see groups of people who recognize you. It kind of makes me not wanna go anymore if I’m being honest :(