Day Nineteen: Hiding

As my grandparents' home filled up with sweet well-wishers bearing carb-filled comfort foods, my crunchy, introverted self started to feel overwhelmed. And eventually, in a effort to find a piece of quiet where I could take a break, I found myself sitting on a stool in the utility room, hiding from the crowd and the noise. It was probably not my finest moment, but it was definitely a first.