Yep. It's True. You Should Read It.

Yesterday, I stumbled upon an article via somebody's blog.  I can't remember which blog led me to it, so if it was you, then here's your big ol HAT TIP. I'll read your blog forever if I figure out it was you.

Back to the article.

I am going to print a thousand copies and pass it out to people when I feel they need to read it.

Yep.  I am an Introvert.  I am not shy, I do enjoy people, doing things and going places....but PEOPLE.  I need my space.  I don't need to participate in every activity under the sun nor do I want my children too.  Once, a girl in my bible study class at my old church rolled her eyes at me and said, "Yeah....YOU could (live in a small town) because you never leave your house....."  Whatever.  As an Introvert I have found myself at the receiving end of lots of poky barbs from people who can't seem to settle down.  Or understand that I LIKE being this way... I'm used to it.  I am who I am.  Fearfully and wonderfully made.  My home is clean (which is good - since I never seem to leave it...oh....wait....I DID leave it this weekend.  For four whole days!) my children are well adjusted and my husband is happy.

Oh.  And I speak kindly to others. 

One great thing about being an Introvertis that while we don't need the whole gaggle of people around us, "yipping and barking like puppies" as the article states, we do love our friends.  We are fiercely loyal, look forward to time spent over good food or just a great phone conversation. Snatches of time spent together.... or how  about a shopping trip!  Not too long ago, I went shopping with one of my peeps and (gasp!) we even shared a dressing room....so see?  Just because we are misunderstood...we are not weird.

Just content.

Comments

[Deidre]

From one Introvert to another - you are not weird!! I'm sticking with the 'fearfully and wonderfully made' idea. :)

[Elaine]

Amen Sister Introvert! I'm right there with ya!

[melissa]

Yeah, it's me all the way! Considering your responses so far, I guess Introverts are the majority to comment here, huh? :)

Btw, my husband considers Introverts snobs. Least that's what he told me after we met years and years ago. Silly man!

[Leann]

Oh, I LOVE this!!! I am a true introvert, too. I would take you shopping with me any day! ;) I will be posting on this, too, sometime in the near future. Thanks for sharing it.

[Meredith]

I clicked over here from Deidre's blog. Great post! I am an introvert too, and could stay home for days on end and not think twice about it.

I do have some extrovert tendencies, but at heart, I'm just like you...and very misunderstood!

[Karol]

I like this too.... I understand and relate to it. Karol

[Scott R]

Yes, God bless us Introverts. Just keep on smilin', 'cuz it makes them think we're up to something!