- When somebody cancels plans I’m happy about it. Yes, this sounds so utterly horrible but honestly before I hang out with anyone I go over a million possible conversations of how I can respond and what they’ll ask me that by the time we actually hang out I’m exhausted.
- I’m bad at making plans with people in advance. I have taught myself to not make plans at night because I underestimate how little I will want to actually leave the house during the day.
- People on social media think I’ll be super outgoing in person but I only am once I’m comfortable with you. There are like 4 people I can be completely myself around without feeling somewhat judged and that’s it. So tragic, I know.
- I. Hate. Partying. I went out with friends like twice last year and once it hit 11pm I just wanted to go home, shower, and watch Netflix.
- Whenever teachers say “partner up” in a class where I know no one I panic. In college this is a little better because it’s usually just with whoever you’re next to but in High School this would literally be the worst thing ever for me.
- I would rather stay home because people in large groups annoy me. Honestly driving to pick up coffee annoys me so bad because people can’t drive. When I’m home I can just sit on Tumblr and blog cat memes all day.
- I’m not bad at making friends I just can’t get close to people easily. This probably comes with not trusting anyone but I very much prefer to keep my circle very small with a few people I trust.
- It’s hard for me to focus because I’m focusing on about 80 things at one time. Really. It sucks. This is also why I prefer to be alone with a book or watching a show because it’s less to think about.
- When I have to go to a new place without a friend I get even more stressed than normal. I like feeling comfortable in things so even though I know I’ll make new friends I hate to be out of my element.
- Downtime is the best time. There’s so many people I know who are always looking for a “move” but for me that is eating tacos in bed.
- I never pick up the phone when people call. This also sounds bad but if a friend randomly calls I will call back once I am in a quieter place, I have gathered the energy to talk, and/or I am ready to have a conversation.
- Adults forget I’m as young as I am. When I used to work retail at 17 years old my co-workers in their 30’s would ask me to come out with them and forget I wasn’t even 18 yet. I think a lot before I speak, especially at work, and it makes me seem older than I am.
- I get stressed when I don’t have down time or I won’t have time for down time. I recharge in being alone so a day where I go from class, to work, to a birthday party leaves me more drained than most.
- Giving a speech to 100 people I don’t know is easier than giving a speech to 10 people I do know. I am very self-critical of my own work especially when people I’m close to can read or hear it.
- I hate being surrounded by people. When I go to study at the library or Starbucks I will sit in the corners. I enjoy solitude and I do not enjoy strangers.
LifestyleSep 20, 2016
15 Things That Make Me An Introvert
For anybody else who would rather stay in than go out.
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