Introverted? me?

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"Introverts, in contrast, may have strong social skills and enjoy parties and business meetings, but after a while wish they were home in their pajamas. They prefer to devote their social energies to close friends, colleagues, and family. They listen more than they talk, think before they speak, and often feel as if they express themselves better in writing than in conversation..." - S.C. Quiet

I found this quote on a daily read of mine here..

And I was like..YES

that is me.
Contrary to what you may think based off of the fact that sometimes I take pictures of myself,
as seen above.

I would bet money that most bloggers are probably slightly introverted..
feeling more comfortable behind the screen.
But that could be just me talking out of the neuroscience side of my brain.

For a long time I tried to deny my introverted tendencies..

convincing myself I was extroverted because all of my friends in LA were..

and when you are working in LA,

being extroverted seems like a necessary job requirement.

When I moved to the UK,

and left my old life behind,

I was finally able to embrace my more introverted nature.

I didn't feel pressured to go out every night,

or attend every social function,

and I could pick and choose the people I wanted to hang out with.

(Don't ask me why, but I never felt like I was able to have this much control over my social settings when I lived in LA)

I can carry a conversation in groups,

but I prefer one on one time with people.

I love getting dressed up and attending a large social gathering,

but like to stay for only a few hours then come home and quickly peel out of my clothes and get into comfies as fast as possible.

I re-charge by being alone,

and if I am spending days or weeks in the company of others,

even family,

I need to take at least half an hour a day to myself or I begin to feel anxious.

This could be why I never had roommates,

and other than living with a significant other,

I've always lived alone.

I think it's fun to reflect on the type of person you are..

to better understand yourself..

 know your limits

and cater to your strengths.

It makes me, a better me.

How would you describe yourself? Introverted or extroverted? 

I have so many friends that NEED to be in social settings to feel re-charged.

They are constantly on the go.

I find it so amazing, and try to soak up some of their extroverted gifts,

but then end up eating a tub of ice cream in bed while i watch reality tv and shake from over stimulation.