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Abu Dhabi, Books, desert, Dubai, extrovert, introvert, Northern Ireland, Ras Al Khaimah, reading, UAE, writing
At last, I’ve found my way into wordpress.com and have somehow managed to set up a blog and stumble upon the ‘add new post’ tab. Feels good, but also slightly weird.
I’m one of those people who considers herself an introvert, whilst if she dares to mention this to anyone, they say, ‘What you? Are you kidding? You’re such an extrovert. You never shut up.’ I usually answer, ‘I’m Irish. It comes with the territory, plus, have you met my mum and sisters? We talk.’
So is it possible? Can you be both an introvert and an extrovert at the same time? Surely it’s a contradiction in terms, right? Well, according to something I read lately, not really. It’s possible to be an ‘ambivert’, ie, someone who is basically happy with their own company when at home, always managing to keep busy with something – you know, the kind of kid who never moans, ‘I’m bored’? I can relate to that. When I’m in the zone with my writing or absorbed in a good book, I feel like I’ve been stabbed in the eye with a sharp object if the phone rings. Worse than that even, if I look at the caller ID and see one of those ‘I’m just ringing for a chat’ friends, my heart sinks.
On the other hand, if I’ve got an invitation to go somewhere interesting, with people I love and whose company rivets me, you won’t see me for dust sand (I live in the desert) as I head out the door. Am I the life and soul of the party once I’m there? You betcha, but after a couple of hours or so, I’m looking at the watch and thinking my ears are going to pop if I don’t get away from all that noise.
What about you – intro- extro- or ambi-?
Welcome to WordPress. I hope you find your time here rewarding. Enjoy yourself and keep writing.
Thank you OM – I can see I have a lot to learn. I also need to get out and about to take some photos in order to jazz my blog up a little.
You just described me perfectly. π
I suspect we are not alone.
You describe me perfectly as well. I always have said I am shy but people don’t see it because I am so outgoing in many ways. I have wondered how I can be both and I see it now. Love your writing, keep it up!
Thank you, and good luck with finding the right words yourself.
Honestly, Safia – I think we are all a bit of both, don’t you? One or the other dominates at any given time. The concept is useful but not limiting. Or so I hope, as I would be labeled intro-introvert despite my passion for event-planning. I still prefer to write and walk quietly in the woods or by the ocean with my dog.
Quite right, Sarah. All theories should be useful and/or interesting, but not limiting. Thanks for commenting.
Oops! I know I’m new to blogging and all … but how on earth have I managed to ‘like’ one of my own posts? Kind of embarrassing, in a funny way.
I’m an introvert until I know someone fairly well, then I turn into the biggest flaming extrovert you’ve ever seen!………lol
Ah, I know the type – people comment, ‘and I always thought she/he was so quiet. I can’t believe what just happened!’ It’s best to build up a bit of trust in someone before laying all your cards on the table though, isn’t it? π