My Anti-Social Behaviour

I've really never thought about that before, but after this morning (and afternoon) and after some reflection, perhaps I do exhibit some anti-social behaviour especially in the labs.

Let's turn the clock back a few years, back to the ancient past when I was working on my Final Year Project in the Concrete/Structural Workshop. Sure, I appreciated help when I had to cast/demould tonnes of concrete or mortar, but if the quantity was manageable, of which it was often since I was dealing with mortar most of the time and rather dangerous wastes (health issues are rather suspect with those things), I would prefer to be left alone. That's not saying that there wasn't any one else in the workshop, just that it was big enough for me to find the personal space that I wanted.

Fast forward to the not so distant past when I started work in the environmental lab. Did anyone ever notice that I would always try to work when almost no one is around? I didn't realise that. But it's true. Somehow my sub-conscious made me work when the lab was almost empty. Almost, since PY practically lives in the lab, she would be there. I'm fine if there's one or two other people. I'm glad for the company, but any more in that cramped space... No way. I would rather leave what I had to do until some time when the lab would be empty.

Why did I reflect on this today? Ah... Simple. The lab was full. Other than myself, there were about 4 other people. Not comfortable. I don't like that. Not a single bit. I hate it when someone peers over my shoulder to look at what I'm doing. No one did that today though. But even then, I don't like working in crowds.

Anti-social? If you take it that way, I guess so. I just prefer to work when almost no one is around. Sure one or two people to talk to would be nice. But there's always music to accompany my work. And I hate it when people see me talking to myself when I think. Yes, it's true. I'm wired wrong. I talk to myself when I think, especially when it's about experiments. Somehow, I think better that way.

So... Did anyone else notice my 'anti-social behaviour'? Or am I just making something so small seem more important that it really is?