Out of my shell

I've discovered something about myself. I'm not as shy as I once thought I was. I've always had some good friends, but I've got more good friends here than I've ever had. I was picked on a lot when I was in school, and I've pretty much always been a loner. But here, I've got friends that my husband and I hang out with every weekend. Most of them are our neighbors. I was told yesterday by some of them that they love having cool neighbors like us. We had a block party and I went around talking to everyone. Afterwards, we were doing our usual Saturday night, in front of the fire, with a few drinks. Just chilling out and having a good time. I've got one of the ladies as one of my facebook friends, and her husband found out and he fussed at me for not sending him a friend request! I'm not used to this, I'm not used to be treated this way and I LOVE it and could get used to it. I know that when my husband deploys, I won't be lonely. I have people here that will keep me company and will be here for me if I need them. I love having all these friends. It makes me feel like the popular girl that I always wanted to be! I can be me and still be loved for it!!!