Thank you for the beatnik stuff! V

Can you still count as an extrovert if it's only on your terms? I want to start all the conversations, and sometimes I don't want to start conversations. And sometimes, I get busted for chatting too much, like, say today. But I was only busted by New Guy, and I chalk it up to maintaining good relations with the business users.

Sometimes it feeds me, sometimes it kills me.

eta: I wonder if I can sneak a view of that ad on my phone?

I think there's a difference between the introvert/extrovert spectrum, and the outgoing/shy spectrum. You can be outgoing and introverted, which means you're very talkative but you don't reveal much (if any) real personal info.

Me, I can be outgoing at times, but I remain very introverted.

Can you still count as an extrovert if it's only on your terms? I want to start all the conversations, and sometimes I don't want to start conversations.

I'm totally ita in this.

Another thing I've read is that extroverts gain energy in social situations and introverts lose energy. It's almost like work for an introvert to be social. Many introverts can be social for a while, but then need to leave and recharge. That's me too.

hello from vacation with the family.

I have visited 4 schools and 8 houses. I really like 2 houses, but they are very different, go to different schools and both have pros and cons. I need to hash it out and make an offer on one of them. WAH!

Oh, that ad is beautiful. I have a very inappropriate smirk I'm going to have to work at hiding now.

When other people charge me up, they can do to an insane extent. It's just not a consistent thing. I'm pretty sure me without constant migraines was more generally outgoing. I had certain demands of social outings, and if other people didn't fill the quota of table dancing, I'd do it myself. And once I left theatre/improv peeps, it seemed to be my job.

It's almost like work for an introvert to be social. Many introverts can be social for a while, but then need to leave and recharge.

This is me. There are times when social stuff totally charges me up but, for all intents and purposes, it's a drain. Sometimes a worthwhile drain, but a drain.

Holy crap, msbelle, you're going to buy a house this week??

Deeply awesome Old Spice commercial, via Jezebel: [link]

SO AWESOME. "Two tickets to that thing you like." Hee.

Another thing I've read is that extroverts gain energy in social situations and introverts lose energy.

That is my understanding of the difference.

Yeah, even being social with people whose company I enjoy wears me out after a while. It's quiet alone time that gives me energy.