Introvert

I was reading something on Facebook about introverts, like 10 things the like or don't or something, some stupid ass Facebook thing. Anyways, I've never been big into giving myself conditions or labeling myself a certain way. I just roll with the flow and over the years realize certain things that bother me and try and stay out of those positions. After reading the list of things for introverts, I realize that I'm a pretty full blown introvert. Not all the things pertain to me, but the majority do. It's kind of bizarre that at the age of 34, I've finally figured out that I'm an introvert. Now if I could get this to everyone I know and have them not do the things on here I'll be set! That's a joke, the list is convenient for me and wife, but aside from that, life deals you hands that are going to make introverts (or any "special" type of person") uncomfortable and you have to deal with shit. It's nice to know, but, it won't change my life in any way.

My opinion of these types of things, are that it gives us excuses for doing or behaving in an unseemly manner. Yes, I HATE to be embarrassed in public or be put on the spot to talk or answer a question but being a jerk to my wife (which I sometimes will) is not an okay response. I have to try and deal with the situation the best I can. I will say that it's comforting to know that other people go through the same thing as me, and that I'm not some quiet weirdo. One of the introvert things is "Give them time to think, don't demand instant answers", which really applies to me. I'm a fairly smart person, but it takes me some time to form my thoughts and so in an argument or debate I often feel rather stupid because I can't respond quickly.