I want to give this to every teacher, father figure and boss, past and future

[aruan]

(Don't) correct me if I'm wrong | Spectatrix

I found an introvert's blog through a link from a link of a link, like you do when idly perusing the Intertubes, and this entry resonated with me particularly. I've always known I am an introvert, but had no idea that my panic mode at being criticized, coached or corrected had anything to do with it. When my old paper switched back-end editing systems I struggled with it, and Brandon couldn't understand why I snapped at him for coming over asking if I needed help, even when he only said it loudly enough for the person in the next cubicle to hear. I avoided labs (even French, which I want to speak fluently more than anything) in college because of the on-the-spot tension that made me rubbish at them anyway. Being perfect in public is not an option, it's an imperative, likely since introverts tend to be given fewer venues to impress others than the loud people at parties.

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[xalxuffasch.livejournal.com]

People still think I'm kooky because I frequently would rather go home and relax than go out.

[gjstruthseeker.livejournal.com]

Yeah, social people can be obnoxious like that. Solitude is underrated (or just quiet will do sometimes even with another person in the same room.) Although as a caveat, I find that being around the right people can be quite beneficial.