Being an Introvert does NOT mean you are a prudish antisocial brat.

Firstly, found on the Internetsssss:

TOP TEN MYTHS ABOUT INTROVERTS

Myth #1 – Introverts don’t like to talk.
This is not true. Introverts just don’t talk unless they have something to say. They hate small talk. Get an introvert talking about something they are interested in, and they won’t shut up for days.
Myth #2 – Introverts are shy.
Shyness has nothing to do with being an Introvert. Introverts are not necessarily afraid of people. What they need is a reason to interact. They don’t interact for the sake of interacting. If you want to talk to an Introvert, just start talking. Don’t worry about being polite.
Myth #3 – Introverts are rude.
Introverts often don’t see a reason for beating around the bush with social pleasantries. They want everyone to just be real and honest. Unfortunately, this is not acceptable in most settings, so Introverts can feel a lot of pressure to fit in, which they find exhausting.
Myth #4 – Introverts don’t like people.
On the contrary, Introverts intensely value the few friends they have. They can count their close friends on one hand. If you are lucky enough for an introvert to consider you a friend, you probably have a loyal ally for life. Once you have earned their respect as being a person of substance, you’re in.
Myth #5 – Introverts don’t like to go out in public.
Nonsense. Introverts just don’t like to go out in public FOR AS LONG. They also like to avoid the complications that are involved in public activities. They take in data and experiences very quickly, and as a result, don’t need to be there for long to “get it.” They’re ready to go home, recharge, and process it all. In fact, recharging is absolutely crucial for Introverts.
Myth #6 – Introverts always want to be alone.
Introverts are perfectly comfortable with their own thoughts. They think a lot. They daydream. They like to have problems to work on, puzzles to solve. But they can also get incredibly lonely if they don’t have anyone to share their discoveries with. They crave an authentic and sincere connection with ONE PERSON at a time.
Myth #7 – Introverts are weird.
Introverts are often individualists. They don’t follow the crowd. They’d prefer to be valued for their novel ways of living. They think for themselves and because of that, they often challenge the norm. They don’t make most decisions based on what is popular or trendy.
Myth #8 – Introverts are aloof nerds.
Introverts are people who primarily look inward, paying close attention to their thoughts and emotions. It’s not that they are incapable of paying attention to what is going on around them, it’s just that their inner world is much more stimulating and rewarding to them.
Myth #9 – Introverts don’t know how to relax and have fun.
Introverts typically relax at home or in nature, not in busy public places. Introverts are not thrill seekers and adrenaline junkies. If there is too much talking and noise going on, they shut down. Their brains are too sensitive to the neurotransmitter called Dopamine. Introverts and Extroverts have different dominant neuro-pathways. Just look it up.
Myth #10 – Introverts can fix themselves and become Extroverts.
Introverts cannot “fix themselves” and deserve respect for their natural temperament and contributions to the human race. In fact, one study (Silverman, 1986) showed that the percentage of Introverts increases with IQ.

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So I guess I'm a little bitter.  Every year we have to re-take a personality test for RA training.  Because my personality of course is super mold-able and is likely to change.  Not.  


Both times I have been an ISTJ.  Rough translation= introverted sensing thinking judging.  Also rough translation: anti-social prudish know-it-all that everyone hates.


Here's a link to a description of your typical ISTJ:http://www.typelogic.com/istj.html


Woo go me.


You know what my fictional equivalent is?  Eeyore the friggen donkey. You know what my boyfriend's is?  Actually, he has a couple awesome ones to choose from- but most awesomely- GANDALF THE GREY. For serious? That and his real people equivalents include CAESAR. 

Me- depressed sack of ass. Literally.

Don, clearly fighting a fire monster and clearly BEING MORE AWESOME THAN ME. Grr.

I do hope someone else understands my pain.  I'm also Puddleglum the Marshwiggle from the Chronicles of Narnia.  PUDDLEGLUM.  Great. That's a wonderful new nickname.  At least Don thinks so.  And when I looked up what a Marsh Wiggle actually was, the pictures were not flattering.  This is my life.

Now, that list I found on the magical internets is very accurate.  Except I really don't like people.  I'm just kidding.  Maybe.

But still, the whole idea that I don't know how to have fun because I don't make a drunken picture of myself every Thursday night is just absurd.  And that has NOTHING to do with the fact that I'm under 21, those of you who are thinking "prudish rule-follower".  It has everything to do with loving books and movies and me-time.

I really only share my me-time with one other person. Don is the only one that I feel just as comfortable being around as I would spending time relaxing alone.  So I guess you could say that I don't mind people then.  It just takes a helluva lot more effort to be around them then it does for some crazy ass extrovert.

Oh and please note: the last line- IQ goes up with level of introvert-ness. OH YEAH.

But I wont deny that I am a little weird.