These two words have revolutionized my world. They come from a delightful book, Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World that Can’t Stop Talking by Susan Cain. I am an introvert. I need downtime. I am often drained by large groups, small talk, and over stimulation. I am energized by small groups, deep talking,…
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Theater for One
I did something that I’ve never done before. At first I was nervous, unsure of how it would be. Maybe I wouldn’t like it. Do I have you interested yet? Want to know what I did? I went to the movies by myself. I earned a free movie ticket over the summer which sat in…
Extroverts and Introverts
Am I an introvert or an extrovert? I’d wager that if I took a poll, that the vast majority of people who know me would think that I am a solid, decided, end-of-the-spectrum extrovert. But they’d be wrong. I am whole-heartedly an introvert. I love alone time. I am most recharged by down time by…