The Invisible Girl .... Wallflower Son

One of my friends asked on a facebook status a few weeks ago what our super power is.... After very little consideration I answered. INVISIBILITY!

Why invisibility?

It seems that I tend to blend into the background more often than not. I think it is probably a lot to do with my extreme introverted personality and social anxiety. But even when I force myself to be social or conduct business it seems I am still plagued with my invisibility.

A few months ago I attended an event for a movie premier. This event was attended by several people I have not only worked with, and met on several occasions, but people who call themselves my friends. at least on social media. 

I arrived early, as usual. I am a stickler for being prompt! I sat at a table and watched everyone arrive. I even got the courage to speak up and say hi to a few. The result, a blank stare in my direction and then a silent walk on. 

At first a part of my self esteem or lack of took it has a hit! I mean maybe they dont like me. Maybe they didnt want to talk.... so many possibilities passed through my mind. 

After about 45 minutes of being INVISIBLE a very outgoing friend of mine arrived. She walked up to me and then all the people who walked by me started talking to me. Well at least acknowledging my existence. 

So I was determined after that to make an extreme effort to be visible. Problem no one else seemed to get the memo. 

I have attended several events since that night. And guess what, I am still plagued with my invisible powers. The main issue I have is I can't seem to control it. I try to be vocal and visible. But I don't think it works. 

I do get to spend a lot of time being what my son calls the chronic wallflower. I get to study people. This is always interesting. 

Yes, that is a quote from Perks of Being a Wallflower. It is one of my son's favorite books. And he says it reflects a lot of his life. 

I agree with that. I raised a wallflower. 

He isn't as invisible as I am but he is just as introverted.

So I am the Invisible Girl who has a Wallflower Son. 

I am still trying to figure out how to break out or control my invisibilty. I actually do wish I knew how. 

But I also have been told maybe its a good thing to be able to blend into the background in a lot of situations. 

So what is your super power? 

Is it something you wish you could get rid of?

Do you have ways to work with your powers?

Seriously I would love some tips. 

Until next time...

Goodbye from the Invisible Bee.