I have been forced into a commitment against my will to do something against my nature which literally amounts to cruel and unusual adherence...

I'm going to a party, but I'm not looking forward to it. I'm not complaining about it though. Maybe I am a little, but if I am it's only because of the circumstances.

Surprisingly, I'm not the type of person who is looking to socialize in formal settings like parties, events, or crowded venues. I'm the type of people-person who prefers more intimate, one-on-one settings. I'm as social as anyone else, but the idea of a formalized party invitation with an obligation to go seems crazy, unfair, and unrealistic.

I made a commitment to go, so I am going. This is going to be one hellish experience on the order of magnitude of working on a chain-gang, but I am going to take a positive attitude and find a way to get through it minute-by-minute as best as I can. Maybe it will rain... heavy and steady with thunder and lightning.