Extroverts want us to have fun, because they assume we want what they want. And sometimes we do. But “fun” itself is a “bright” word, the kind of word that comes with flashing lights and an exclamation point! One of Merriam-Webster’s definitions of “fun” is “violent or excited activity or argument.” The very word makes me want to sit in a dimly lit room with lots of pillows—by myself. Laurie Helgoe, Introvert Power: Why Your Inner Life Is Your Hidden Strength
HAHAHAHAHA! This is so true of me. My idea of fun is browsing a book store for as many hours as I want by myself (usually). Or I think it is fun to be with one other person in a quiet coffee shop. I have been frustrated when extroverts try to convince me that my "fun" isn't fun at all. It is for me just like theirs is for them. I don't begrudge them their ideas of "fun" so I wish they would respect my version of it, and some do. It's the ones who can't fathom that there are people who aren't just like them.
I especially love the last line of today's quote. So many days that is exactly what I feel like doing when I've had too much interaction for too many days in a row. Sure I'm an outgoing introvert but I definitely have my limits. :) I get worn out.
What's your idea of "fun"? Is it with one or more exclamation points and some or lots of flashing lights or is it more subdued? Either way is okay and either way is okay for others, just remember that. So with that said, let's go have some "fun"!
HAHAHAHAHA! This is so true of me. My idea of fun is browsing a book store for as many hours as I want by myself (usually). Or I think it is fun to be with one other person in a quiet coffee shop. I have been frustrated when extroverts try to convince me that my "fun" isn't fun at all. It is for me just like theirs is for them. I don't begrudge them their ideas of "fun" so I wish they would respect my version of it, and some do. It's the ones who can't fathom that there are people who aren't just like them.
I especially love the last line of today's quote. So many days that is exactly what I feel like doing when I've had too much interaction for too many days in a row. Sure I'm an outgoing introvert but I definitely have my limits. :) I get worn out.
What's your idea of "fun"? Is it with one or more exclamation points and some or lots of flashing lights or is it more subdued? Either way is okay and either way is okay for others, just remember that. So with that said, let's go have some "fun"!
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