How Do You Like Surprises?

Do you love or hate surprises? A lot of us might love surprises while some may not like it at all. Somehow, it must be tied to your personality in a lot of ways. Extroverts might find it exciting, fun and spontaneous to have some sort of surprise. However, the introverts may not feel the same exact way. Especially, when you have all these eyes and attention brooding on you, you might want to disappear right away. Think on the bright side. Even if you don’t like surprises, just know that good surprises are not that bad after all.

“The best things happen unexpectedly.“

*Anonymous*

I do agree that as we get more mature, we want that certainty in whatever that we choose to do. We tend to look for something more solid to hold on and surprises might just throw everything out of the window for some. For the pre-planned and coordinated people out there, surprises might not be ideal but it should be somewhat fun. I know that as an introvert, being spontaneous is hard and it might even gives you anxiety. But, at the same time, you don’t want to lose all the great things in life including those sweet little surprises made just for you.

Too much surprises can give you anxiety but keep in mind that too little surprises can also make your life dull and boring. Therefore, the next time your loved ones decide to surprise you, just appreciate the effort and gesture. It is not often that you are being celebrated so might as well enjoy it while it lasts. Now, are you ready to find out how do you like surprises?

1. Increase your curiosity.

Usually when you have a surprise waiting on you, your curiosity level will increase exponentially. You have no idea on what to expect or how to react. Your brain will tend to think the worst of the worst. You will start to question yourself a lot if that is something that you would actually want. A series of what ifs will be running through your mind.

2. Keep your conversations juicy.

Every time you try to dig deeper to find out more about this surprise, you will get a hint or something to keep you thinking until the day of the surprise. The conversation can get juicier than it was before. Keeping you in the dark is the main idea so play along. Trust me. You will have a lot to talk about before and after the surprise. Or maybe years later too.

3. Brings people together.

Surprises can bring people together. It doesn’t matter if you are planning for it or you are the one who’s getting surprised, it’s fun either way. You grow your relationship with that particular person and build lifelong connections that you never know existed. Finding out what they like and dislike can be exciting in a way to get to know more about them.

4. Create new memories.

It’s time to create new memories with surprises especially when you don’t see it coming. It might also be the experience of your life. You just never know. A lot of times you don’t even remember to take pictures because you are being present at the moment. When you break the norm, you tend to remember the details even better than seizing the memories with photography.

5. Give up your control.

Most of us prefer to stay guarded so once in a while it’s nice to let that go. Let others take control of your life for a bit. When you have been in charge with everything in your life, it is hard to give up that control but do it anyway. It feels good to just chill and enjoy the ride once in a while. To be able to trust someone blindly is scary but if it’s for a surprise, why not?

Let me ask you. How do you like surprises and when was the last time you were surprised?