We love you and will keep your seat warm. Or whatever the appropriate metaphor might be (I'm not sure about that one, but too much wine last night = much reduced literacy today). Will attempt tea dates.
I have incidentally an entirely unsupported theory that introversion waxes and wanes according to some or other rhythm mysterious to me. I am currently riding a wave of "only mildly introverted" most days, but physical tiredness spikes the level dramatically. Fits with the spoons idea.
Thank you, kind lady! It was a surprisingly horribly difficult thing to do, to bail out of book club. Still a bit guilt-ridden. But tea dates would indeed be lovely. Where are you with Sandman, do you need the third book yet?
I have hit a snag with Sandman: I galloped through the first book, slowed down through the second because I was revolting against what seemed to me to be some unnecessarily ugly artwork, and then was struck by an awful thought. Was it really good, or just "really good considering it's a comic book"? (Heretical thought, I know). So the Sandman and I have been eyeing each other warily while each of us wonders whether the other is worth the effort. I may flirt with the clockwork universe some more before considering a rapprochement.
And you don't really need me to tell you guilt is a useless waste of time for all parties, right?
Wow, that is an awesome picture! Zooming in reveals delightful touches. The paper lantern in Reader's bedroom is perfect, as is her hair clip. The partier passing a joint and other antics are beautifully done.
There are times when I get energy from socialising, and other times when it drains. Perhaps it's related to how demanding it is - how pressured I feel to make some sort of meaningful contribution, instead of just relaxing and letting things unfold.
I suspect us introverts are also capable of exhausting our social energy all by ourselves when there's lots going on internally, because we're having to interact with this demanding 'other' in our head. Disappearing into a book, DVD, or even a comfortable, low-expectation social setting provides some breathing room.
Um... and clearly I've never gotten the hang of Mondays :)
Introverts unite! But separately. ext_737886October 14 2013, 18:40:15 UTC
I hear ya. People are lovely, but exHOSSting, especially en masse. And especially (as I am finding, and for very obvious, non-introvert-specific reasons) in a foreign language.
But the worst of it is, what parenting does to an introvert. Because you are never. ever. ever left alone. No chance to recharge. Ever. And of course, then you get crabby and horrible to the little monsters, and then you feel guilty for not having way more patience and energy for them, bc really, this is your kid, she is wonderful, and all she wants is a little bit of your attention, is that so much to ask?
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And you don't really need me to tell you guilt is a useless waste of time for all parties, right?
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There are times when I get energy from socialising, and other times when it drains. Perhaps it's related to how demanding it is - how pressured I feel to make some sort of meaningful contribution, instead of just relaxing and letting things unfold.
I suspect us introverts are also capable of exhausting our social energy all by ourselves when there's lots going on internally, because we're having to interact with this demanding 'other' in our head. Disappearing into a book, DVD, or even a comfortable, low-expectation social setting provides some breathing room.
Um... and clearly I've never gotten the hang of Mondays :)
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But the worst of it is, what parenting does to an introvert. Because you are never. ever. ever left alone. No chance to recharge. Ever. And of course, then you get crabby and horrible to the little monsters, and then you feel guilty for not having way more patience and energy for them, bc really, this is your kid, she is wonderful, and all she wants is a little bit of your attention, is that so much to ask?
Yes. Yes it really is.
*sigh*
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