I have an extroverted weekend coming up that I am already starting to dread. People often don’t believe me when I say that I am an introvert. I present like an extrovert when I am out in public, but it takes a lot of energy for me to psych myself up for big parties, events, gatherings, etc. I usually have a wonderful time at these functions. I am usually pleasantly surprised about how nice of time I have had, but typically, I am mostly more pleased to have the function (and the dread leading up to it) completed, and checked off, and no longer on my anticipating mind.
wcraider responded to this tweet with this:
“It’s like a light switch that has to be turned off so I can decompress and recharge.”
Anyone can present like an extrovert. The difference is that an extrovert gets their energy recharged being with people, while an introvert gets their energy recharged in solitude. Even still, I think it is important for both extroverts and introverts to get a mix of both social time and solitude. It’s good to get out of our comfort zones sometimes.
Are you passing on love or are you passing on pain? Heal your pain and pass on love.
Here is the question of the day from 3000 Questions About Me:
558. If you could read minds, whose would you read first?
I absolutely relate to your position because I am the same. My sister and I discussed this recently. People think that we are outgoing and extroverted, but in reality, we just want to escape into solitude. I was worried that I’d have a tough time emotionally living alone, but the truth is that I love it! I’m having an exceptional week because I have NO in-person appointments, and I’m dog-sitting, so I only need to leave the house to walk the dog in the spring sunshine. I feel like I’m vacation!
Kindred souls, Kelly. Kindred souls. <3