tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6624869368313438635.post930788733216908159..comments2023-12-19T02:27:30.112-08:00Comments on Narrative Heiress: A Few Tips for my Fellow Introverts (that you might already know)Ashley Andersonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15960809269667040621noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6624869368313438635.post-25893764853228531332013-12-01T09:11:55.026-08:002013-12-01T09:11:55.026-08:00So great to hear from you and how much I struck a ...So great to hear from you and how much I struck a cord. I feel like being an introvert is just this little tiny cross that a lot of people don't understand (and I say little tiny because it is such a small issue but there are so many times that I just think my life could be SO much easier if I didn't have such a desire to be alone). I have to find creative ways to work around it so I can love others like they deserve. :)Ashley Andersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15960809269667040621noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6624869368313438635.post-58964951632653393062013-11-20T09:00:17.908-08:002013-11-20T09:00:17.908-08:00"take just 5 minutes to sit outside and stare..."take just 5 minutes to sit outside and stare at leaves" - you just spoke to the depths of my soul!<br /><br />"A danger I've found in being an introvert is that our relationships with others feel a bit taxing and then we can, in a long and winding journey of events, perceive it as just not worth the effort and oops, fade out of the picture. Oh my gosh. I know that just sounds like the worst." - Girl, I totally understand. I'm super critical of my friendships. I don't want (and feel like I don't have time) to chase people. I have a few friends that do no contact me unless I contact them. It's exhausting. And after inviting said friends for a hang-out on four different occasions and she turns them all down? Nah. Sweet sweet girls but I would rather not play catch-a-friend.<br /><br />So... you got me. Because right now this is me "But the worst is when you are so in love with being alone you start just not wanting to be around anyone." Recovering from 7+ weeks of morning sickness, two toddlers, nap-time, feeding kids and myself all day, trying to keep the house presentable because it is up for sale, like, I'm quite happy not coordinating anything with anyone because it takes me like three days to recover from a two hour play-date! But I guess I should. *sigh* (Now that I've been called-out by a fellow introvert!) ;-)<br />Suzettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17595294800560372520noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6624869368313438635.post-46469004619480166182013-11-14T09:51:42.341-08:002013-11-14T09:51:42.341-08:00Sigh. Kindred spirits, you and me. :)Sigh. Kindred spirits, you and me. :)Ashley Andersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15960809269667040621noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6624869368313438635.post-81515055440400674012013-11-13T20:26:49.389-08:002013-11-13T20:26:49.389-08:00All I want to do is implement all your introverted...All I want to do is implement all your introverted goodness at the same time while taking a 2 hour long uninterrupted bath. With a waterproof Kindle and unlimited gallons of wine. So much goodness here. Jennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07923751596148085363noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6624869368313438635.post-12827559118537560392013-11-13T12:07:56.647-08:002013-11-13T12:07:56.647-08:00Danielle. I read your post yesterday and forgot to...Danielle. I read your post yesterday and forgot to comment on it. I so understood that panicky feel you were describing. This winter will be my 1st as a SAHM and with a 3 yo boy and the twins so.... a little freaked out here just waiting to be trapped in. Haha. Sometimes, even as an introvert I'll crave being around people, although it doesn't happen nearly as often as me stealing away some solitude. Just going to the mall to be around people or having a friendly dialogue with a cashier is often enough to get me an energy buzz. From what I understand of some extroverts, there's a sense of the more, the merrier. When my husband has had an awful or stressful or whatever week he calls to see if we can bring some friends over. This use to absolutely baffle me. But tis the extrovert. :) I'll be saying little prayers for you this winter!<br />Ashley Andersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15960809269667040621noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6624869368313438635.post-17307318560432075582013-11-13T11:54:24.685-08:002013-11-13T11:54:24.685-08:00I'm definitely on the other side of the fence!...I'm definitely on the other side of the fence! Before having Silas I'd have to make a point to take some quiet time for myself, reading or praying or writing, because I knew I would be much better for it...but sometimes I'd do this in the same room as my husband because I just didn't want to be alone. Now that I'm a SAHM, I find myself wanting more human interaction (actually blogged about that yesterday!) The problem is I'm not really sure where to find it all of the time. Thanks for this insightful post! It's nice to read in-depth about other perceptions :)Danielle https://www.blogger.com/profile/00076826470661207869noreply@blogger.com