Introverts need love too

This is me.  

A bona fide introvert.  Doing the quintessential self-portrait. 

Introversion doesn't mean I don't like people. Introversion does not mean I'm shy.

Introversion is a character trait, one that's not always been apart of my personality.

By definition, Introverts are:

"Contrary to what most people think, an introvert is not simply a person who is shy. In fact, being shy has little to do with being an introvert! Shyness has an element of apprehension, nervousness and anxiety, and while an introvert may also be shy, introversion itself is not shyness.

Basically, an introvert is a person who is energized by being alone and whose energy is drained by being around other people."

Basically, I like to be alone, in my thoughts.   My mind is a very intricate thing.  I am constantly thinking about how the world works, how I can change a circumstance, why people act the way they do, why do celebrities name their kids after food...etc.   

Don't misunderstand me, I like to be around people, but in small doses.   I always tend to be slightly jealous of creative people and their craftiness.   I got hit with a smack of reality last night, while watching TV with my hubs:  I AM CREATIVE.   Just not in the Martha Stewart way!    

I really wish I could remember what we were watching, but they were talking about introverts and I told Mike that that's what I am.  He googled it and basically read my BIO!    

"The common modern perception is that introverts tend to be more reserved and less outspoken in groups. They often take pleasure in solitary activities such as reading (YES!), writing (YES!), using computers (YES!),hiking and fishing. The archetypal artist, writer, sculptor, engineer, composer and inventor are all highly introverted. An introvert is likely to enjoy time spent alone and find less reward in time spent with large groups of people, though he or she may enjoy interactions with close friends. Trust is usually an issue of significance: a virtue of utmost importance to an introvert choosing a worthy companion. They prefer to concentrate on a single activity at a time and like to observe situations before they participate, especially observed in developing children and adolescents.They are more analytical before speaking. Introverts are easily overwhelmed by too much stimulation from social gatherings and engagement, introversion having even been defined by some in terms of a preference for a quiet, more minimally stimulating environment."

So, there you have it.  A little glimpse into the inner workings of me, and how I operate.    I'm learning to love myself and embrace my introversion.   That's how this blog came to be.  

Enjoy my blog, but remember, only a few of you at a time, that's all I can handle. :)