Introverted and Extroverted
I walk a fine line between being introverted and being extroverted. My semester so far has been fantastic--the most fun I've had teaching in a long time--and I've been fortunate that my classes have really allowed me the perfect outlet for my extroverted energies. I don't dig large crowds, as a rule, and I hate to work a room at a social event (although I have a pretty good talent for it, much as I hate to do it). Teaching has just been a great, great way for me to revel in those energies.
If left to my own devices, however, I'm more of an introvert. As a writer, it comes with the territory. I like one-on-one companionship, and I prefer informal small group social situations over big parties. I enjoy my solitude, although I do like to have people around. For instance, I like to know Jackson's in the other room, that's he's around.
I've had a lot of time in the past couple of weeks to reconnect with the introverted part of myself. I've had an intense and rich period of introspection. It's been especially enlightening contrasted against the intense period of extroverted energy I've also been going through lately. It's like matter and antimatter colliding, and I'm soaking it all up. Together, the yin and yang have been a powerful course of strength, which I've sorely needed. Really, the universe could not be giving me better juice for my batteries.
If left to my own devices, however, I'm more of an introvert. As a writer, it comes with the territory. I like one-on-one companionship, and I prefer informal small group social situations over big parties. I enjoy my solitude, although I do like to have people around. For instance, I like to know Jackson's in the other room, that's he's around.
I've had a lot of time in the past couple of weeks to reconnect with the introverted part of myself. I've had an intense and rich period of introspection. It's been especially enlightening contrasted against the intense period of extroverted energy I've also been going through lately. It's like matter and antimatter colliding, and I'm soaking it all up. Together, the yin and yang have been a powerful course of strength, which I've sorely needed. Really, the universe could not be giving me better juice for my batteries.