So in my quest to find pride topics people want, someone asked me how to not be a wall flower at pride. I figured that's a good topic to start this whole pride thing off with!
When attending a pride festival, there is so much! There are a lot of people, there are a lot of booths, so much going on! I hate people, so I understand the want to just stay to yourself. I understand not going up to every booth and talking to every person you see, but I really really suggest finding one or two booths and going for it! Walk up and talk to one person, any person, at a booth. They are there to interact with everyone, to talk to you about their booth.
Our pride here is a bit smaller than most cities. We don't have a parade, but we have a ton of booths set up in the middle of town. Because our pride is booths, you learn that you either have to go talk to people or you look like a gay strolling through town. I constantly have to just tell myself that those people are there, they are supporter, they are friendlies.
I don't have a magic pill to make you suddenly okay with going out and talking to people, but I do have a suggestion. Pick 2 booths to visit. Just two. Most city prides have an online presence that can let you know what booths will be around and roughly where they will be. Take some time and do some planning. I try to pick 2 booths at opposite ends of the pride area. That is for two reasons. 1) I get to see all the booths there. 2) I get a break in between talking to people.
I get overwhelmed easily and I understand the want of just not. I really encourage you to give this a try. You might find yourself getting brave and jumping in to talk to other booths, or you may just be pleased with your two booths. Either way, get out and enjoy pride for what it is, a celebration of community.
Until Next Time.
There has been a little snafu with the posts not posting for some reason. Hopefully I fixed that and Pride posts will come out on time and in order... hopefully.
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