I don't believe I'm alone.
Us introverts....we are usually misunderstood, misinterpreted and sometimes judged. I truly believe in the phrase "It takes all types to make the world go 'round." I'm totally an introvert. I'm not ashamed or embarrassed about it. The worst part is when people "diagnose" me as a snob or something like that.
Anyone else out there with this problem? Wait....is it really a problem?
Here is what I think. :)
I find it to be a blessing. I like to be at home. I like to work on my home, like cleaning and organizing! I'm not the grab a hammer and make something kind of girl, but I love to organize and rearrange furniture! In a major way! I like to be home with the family, enjoying time together. We all love to watch movies (that's usually our Friday night family night!). But if I'm in a group of people, I am a wall flower. I can't help it! It's not that I don't have anything to say. I do NOT like to be in front of people (ya know, having the focus on me. Very uncomfortable!). Now, with that said, my job doesn't allow me to always be a wall flower. That's ok. If it's small groups, I'm good. Plus I've worked here long enough, everyone feels like family & friends, not a group of strangers. Oh, here is a kicker. I blush....EASILY. It gets pointed out just about every time it happens. Add that to the not wanting attention...double whammy! :) I'm also terrible with small talk. I don't do it well. I would much rather get to know you (quick) and get onto topics that are about the real you. Who you are, what makes you who you are, what your life has been like. Ya know, those deep topics.
But, as an introvert...I want to make it known...I LOVE to hear about YOU! But like everyone else on the face of the planet..I have things to share too :) Just give me time. I'll get there. I'm not quiet because I'm judgemental or don't think you're worth talking with. YOU ARE! Give me some time to get to know you. Laugh with you. Cry with you. You'll have a friend for life. I just hope you like me for who I am, because it's the only ME I know how to be. I'm not fake. I'm not an actress. I'm me :) I'm the me God is working on. I'm a construction site. I have cones, tape, steel plates (you know, all the construction stuff) but those places are just where HE is working on me. It's a good thing, good construction.
The best part of my life: my husband & kids. Period. I am a very blessed introvert :)
This was taken a few years ago.
More current:
Our wedding 2013
Yes, love them all VERY much :)
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