Have just ended what was likely one of the worst nights I've had recently. Jackie and I invited a couple of people over because she wanted to have what I call her "Risk parties," where people come over in groups and we play Risk for several hours until either she or her friend Ashley win, or we all pass out and end up shelving the game for continuation later.

However, we've never played before with this configuration of people. And after the events of tonight I doubt I'll play it with them again.

In the end, I decided just to quit. And I never quit. The night started out all right, everybody was doing okay, having fun. We had Jackie, me, Ashley, two of Jackie's friends from work (Ted and John) and Jackie's boyfriend Carl. And the game started out all right, but as it progressed everyone except Ashley and Jackie started fighting more and more with each other, until it became petty bickering. I even drank one of the alcoholic beverages that John brought over, even though I hate alcohol. That's how bad it was. Though, the consolation was it tasted more like a mix between Sprite and orange juice than any actual alcohol, and it tasted good.

But the fighting was ridiculous. What should've been a fun time together playing a boardgame became unbearable fighting. They were all sore losers, they all had to argue with each other over everything, nothing was said with any civility, and it made me sick. I just sat there. Quiet. Not having any type of fun.

And she wonders why I don't like to be social in large group settings. It's because people, even though they're all friends, become very unfriendly with the quickest spark.

Also, I've been really high-strung today because I managed to make myself two hours late for work. Again. So I've felt shitty all day. And I have work again tomorrow. My next day off's wednesday, but I'm supposed to go out with Kyle tomorrow to go see his dorm room for the first time, since he's moving in finally. And maybe, if I'm the slightest bit lucky, I'll get to spend the night with him. Which will be so lovely I think I could cry.

Goodnight, everybody.

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