In Lubbock, You Don’t Have to Be Social to Survive

I don't mean to be dramatic, but if I didn't have real responsibilities, I could go MONTHS without seeing or speaking to another human being. Fortunately for me, in Lubbock, not only is that totally possible, but it's actually pretty easy to do.

Some cities make you fight for isolation. It's like they demand participation. Austin, for example. When I lived there, I couldn't get out of attending a party or a concert without a genuine excuse. My friends and coworkers would practically hunt me down to make sure I was in the mix of whatever we were up to.

Lubbock politely minds its business, and for introverts, that's a total feature.

Think about it. I mean. You never really have to leave your house here if you don't want to. Like. Ever. Between DoorDash and Instacart, your entire survival system can exist through your front door. Groceries, late-night snackies, booze. Whatever you want. Easy peasy. You don't even have to talk to anyone, and that's my FAVORITE change that stuck around after COVID. Contactless delivery. Amazing.

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Of course, you'll have to leave the house eventually, but Lubbock honestly makes it pretty easy for you to stay in your own lane. Everything is really spread out here. You're never packed in a subway car or shoulder-to-shoulder in coffee shops. You can go to the store, get whatever it is you need, and leave with minimal human interaction. I don't think it's antisocial so much as it's efficient. Eye contact is always optional...right?

It also feels like Lubbock doesn't rush you to do things. Staying home feels normal and acceptable. FOMO (Fear of missing out) just doesn't seem to exist here, at least not for me.

Not everyone in Lubbock is looking for constant stimulation, packed calendars, and endless interactions with random people at the grocery store. Some of us are just trying to get through the week without having a total meltdown.

So, here's a salute to the other introverts out there who have figured out how to maximize time at home and minimize time around strangers. Lubbock is actually an alright spot for us.

Are you an introvert? What are your favorite things about life in Lubbock? Shoot me an email at Chrissy.Covington@townsquaremedia.com and join the conversation. Maybe we can exchange a few pointers.

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