If you're an introverted person like I am, you probably have been categorized into the stereotypical introverted category. You know what I mean. People, without getting to know you first, assume you are shy and that you dislike socializing. People assume that you care only about yourself. I am an introvert, but I have qualities that would also be found in extroverted people. With many people, it's honestly never usually as clean-cut as the label "introverted or extroverted." Here are eight things about my introversion that many introverts like me can relate to.

I'm introverted, but I love to meet new people.

It's usually assumed that introverts dislike talking to new people. Some do. Sometimes I get nervous when I talk to someone new, but that doesn't stop me from doing it. I love making new friends!

I'm introverted, but I can get up in front of people and speak.

OK, so this one causes my stomach to do flips. But I can do it. I can calm myself and make others think I'm confident when I speak. Half the time I am, but half the time I can feel myself shaking. It depends on the day. Seriously.

I'm introverted, but I like to have fun and socialize.

Sure, I'm normally quiet. But when I get to talking with people, I really talk. And when I'm with my friends, I probably talk too much. I'm not into big parties or any of the stereotypical college activities (so that's pretty typical for an introvert, I guess), but I absolutely love to have a good time with my friends.

I'm introverted, but I'm a very positive person.

I'm not a negative people-hater. I don't hate the world or anything like that. I try my best to be positive about things, even when things get rough. And just because I may be quiet about it doesn't mean I'm angry.

I'm introverted and I love alone time.

I like to spend time by myself and just think about things. It's not weird, I promise. I like to hang out in my room and watch movies. I like being in my own place where I feel absolutely comfortable. Alone time is good. Many people fear it.

I'm introverted and read a ton.

Yes, it's true. I read a lot. I like to visit fantasy worlds and escape from the one we live in from time to time. Doesn't it sound fun?

I'm introverted and I'm creative.

I usually have a lot of thinking time on my hands. My thoughts are constantly rummaging through ideas and whatnot. I think of ideas for stories. I reminiscence through past memories. I think about random things. I create new things in my mind and try to put them on paper.

I'm introverted and I always will be. And I love it.

I'm content with myself. I absolutely love who I am. I hate labels, but they exist; and since they do, I'm going to say that being an introvert is a fantastic thing.