I had such a hard time trying to find a nice place to relax and watch a movie. My friend Kiah mentioned the movie "The Nightmare Before Christmas" and I suggested the idea that we watch it. We rented it and went off on a journey to find a cool place to settle and watch. However, we ended up not viewing the film. We walked around for hours...and ended up settling in Barnes & Noble reading. The random reading wasn't so bad though because, I found a Psychology magazine and an Arts Magazine.
The Psychology magazine was the one that intrigued me first. Well, to be honest, I was attracted by the cover. The cover was of a girl with long dark brown hair completely covering her face.
My thoughts were, "Whoa, how can she walk like that?"
I read the biggest title on the magazine. (Keep in mind that I did not see the title of the magazine yet.) The title for the picture was, "Revenge of the Introverts" or something along those lines. I was curious. I turned to the page and read. I paused and said aloud, "Wow, I really like this article it's like a Psychology book, I wonder what the title is-...oh, Psychology Magazine."
One of my moments in action.
The article basically stated how the world is full of introverts and extroverts...and those in between who hold both introvert and extrovert traits. The statement I liked in the article was that introverts are not social outcasts. Introverts are people who prefer living within their mind and thoughts. (The girl on the cover was now chilling in a bubble) They are the people who are content with going to a party and leaving after an hour.
I was amused at the last statement because, I am like that.
It said a lot of interesting things like how people over estimate the amount of extroverts in the world. Everyone has their own introvert and extrovert...qualities (if that is the correct word to say for this) within their own personality. The extroverts are those people who like to socialize, but even those who are seen as extroverts still can be introverts. That sentence doesn't really makes sense...I think.
How can I explain this better, huh? The article mentioned a woman who is the Dean of Sciences somewhere who scores as an introvert. It seems that people who are leaders (stereotyped as outgoing and energetic) can be introverts. I bet this woman is the calm and collected type leader.
(That made me want to take the legit test of finding out if one is a introvert/extrovert. I wonder want I would be...)
Currently, I consider myself an introvert, but I can still talk with people and socialize. I can be open and be very quiet at times. I bet everyone gets like this. During parties filled with unfamiliar face, I am quiet and the desire to remove myself from the situation increases. I also shake when I am put on the spot and know before hand (stage fright). Yet, I am an outgoing person and can express myself when I feel the need to.
I can be an obnoxious woman if I want to be.
(hehe) Just joking.
When I am feeling alright, I can grin, chuckle and my movements are not stiff and twitchy. Amongst a crowd that is intelligent, friendly, unified and open, I feel better and can crack a joke here and there. One feels better in a comfortable environment.
Back to the whole Introvert an Extrovert business, does anyone ever feel as if they are different in front of different people? Do you consider the yourself fake if you are quiet one moment and loud the next?
On an end note I shall say: Nothing is only black and white...good and evil...introvert and extrovert.
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