Social Anxiety?

Hello Everyone:

I had a productive a day in the blogosphere-a generally productive  day. I applied for a nice no brainer  part time job, downloaded a bunch of articles, and posted the latest and greatest. I say not too bad. As usual, mom has to be a buzzkill. In all fairness, I don't fault her for not knowing that I'm in a good mood. Then again, I'm not really broadcasting it. Today's buzz kill centered around replying to my sister's lunch invitation. I was deliberately procrastinating in an effort to avoid joining them for lunch. As I said yesterday, I would prefer to spend the afternoon writing my little heart out. Definitely more enjoyable and fulfilling than spending the afternoon with a group of semi-comatose people. Mom essentially harassed me into replying to the invitation; so I did. Basically I texted sis that against my better judgement and will, I'm being forced to show up. I specifically worded my reply so that I would have an easy out, which is what I got. Perfect.  So why all the fuss every time I have a social engagement?  Good question. The best reason I can give is that I'm not social person. I'm not very good at chitchat and I hate have to take time out of my day to stand around essentially doing nothing. I'm sure some therapist can help me find a better reason but this will do for now. I've flirted with the idea that it might be social anxiety-whatever that means.  Of course the constructive thing to do is to suit up and show up. I'll what I feel like doing in he morning.