The View from a Drawbridge

Tag: extrovert

  • Introversion is Not a Mental Illness

    There’s no shame in thinking of alone time as a gift.

  • An Introvert Throws a Party

    Now that I’m a homeowner, I decided to have a housewarming party, for many reasons. First of all, it would give me the incentive to actually unpack. Second, this is a very close-knit community, and I really want to become a part of that. This would give my neighbors a chance to get to know…

  • A Different Breed of Ladies’ Man

    The other night I had dinner with a friend who was just passing through. His work takes him all over the country. He fascinates me because we couldn’t be more different. But in a good way. I have to admit that normally extroverts get on my nerves. But his is a pure, clean, distilled form…

  • Hibernation

    I admit it. I’m an introvert. People don’t energize me, they drain me. I’m not someone who looks forward to parties and large gatherings. It’s not that I don’t like people. Quite the contrary. I have several dear friends. I just prefer to interact with them one on one, and I agree with Ben Franklin…