Ten Reasons I’m Introverted

Ten Reasons I’m Introverted

This month’s Nerd Nest challenge is to list it!

In Novel Tea Book Club, we read Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can’t Stop Talking this month under the wing of Amy of Lemon and Raspberry.

The wonderful Jessica of Bookwoorms in Dresses suggested a link-up of posts on our own experiences with introversion / extroversion, so I decided to do what I do best and join in with a scrapbook page. Because I could go on and on about this subject, I decided that the best way to tackle the subject was to make a list.

• 1) I’m not a big fan of parties and I HATE them if I don’t know most of the people.
• 2) I need time alone to recharge.
• 3) I don’t want small talk; I want deep & meaningful conversation.
• 4) I avoid phone calls to set appts, make plans, or talk to people I don’t know.
• 5) I like to analyze & go over events to process them.
• 6) I prefer working alone rather than in groups.
• 7) I have a hard time initiating conversations with strangers.
• 8) I would rather be reading.
• 9) I am very comfortable talking–when I’m prepared and knowledgeable.
• 10) I am super shy in new environments–which is hard for my friends to remember, because I can be loud & confident when I’m comfortable.

This list covers the topic of introversion generally, but I’m planning on making more pages with anecdotes from the past, such as how I feel in public speaking situations (nervous and shaky at first but powerful and in control as I go on) or times when I seem to others to be extroverted (one of the words often used to describe me by my teachers in high school was “bubbly”). It is an interesting topic to explore from a memory keeping perspective for sure!

Supplies: Studio Calico Project Life kits, 4×6 paper pads, and cardstock // Project Life journaling pens.

What’s your List It take? Share your take with a link in the comments below! You can also use the hashtag #NerdNestChallenge on social media.

Check back next Monday for April’s challenge, then other Mondays throughout the month for other takes from me and guests.

I’ll be adding takes I find to the Nerd Nest Challenges Pinboard! Share your links to past challenges too so I can add them. You don’t have to be a memory keeper in the traditional sense–these are great prompts for blog posts too!

Link up your introvert / extrovert post and read others’ here:

P.S. I’m guest hosting Novel Tea Book Club in April with Good Omens by Neil Gaiman and Terry Pratchett! I’d love you to join in.

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