I am one of those. According to my husband, I am in the minority (only 20% of the population). I am realizing this fact more and more as I (seemingly) progress in maturity, and as I find out more about myself. I find it strange that what I once thought was my true self was actually either a facade or defense mechanism.
I am becoming more comfortable with the skin I'm in. I realize that I'm an introvert, and take comfort in my times of quietness and solitude.
This weekend, we (Chris, his mom and I) went to Minnesota for a wedding. We drove up on Friday, went to the wedding Friday night, stayed somewhere for the night and left Saturday morning. Kendal (the groom) found lodging for us with a middle-aged couple just down the road from his parents. It was a wonderful place to stay. We actually had our own room and bed (his mom also had her own). They cooked a delicious breakfast for us in the morning, then sent us on our way. It was like staying at a bed and breakfast for free.
The down-side?
They were complete extroverts. They talked more than anyone I personally know. If the husband was talking, the wife would interrupt or interject and vice-versa....it never stopped. It was somewhat amusing. But, it was very tiring to be a part of.
So, after this weekend, I'm exhausted.
I realize that I really enjoy being in my little introverted bubble. I feel all warm and cozy inside.
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3 comments:
You know how some people listen to your story
and, I guess
just feel impelled to say something about it afterward?
to add their own bit on the end?
I mean
it's enough that they feel like they have to say anything at all
and not just listen to your story
but then to talk about something of their own
to tell their own story that's pretty much the same thing as your story
but slightly different
that being the difference in which lies the justification for saying their own story
just so they can say something that's somewhat related
like they're not okay with just letting the story be itself
be on its own
they have to augment
they have to ammend
they have to let you know that they know
that they feel your pain
that they're just like you
and you're just like them
and it's okay
and it's okay for you to feel okay with it now
now that you know that you're just like them
and they're just like you
and there are people out there just like us
they feel your pain, they know what you mean
that's what your story reminds me of
I hate being surrounded by extroverts
I hate being surrounded by people like that
haha
No. Seven
That's sweet. Thank you.
Down with extroverts!!
they never listen to anybody
revolucion!
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