While reading quiet, and reading through the blog posts I find myself being able to relate a lot to what other people are posting. I always thought that I was an introvert, but then reading through the assigned pages I realized that I can identify with both. When I was a child my mother always described me as a "home body" because while I was an adventurous child, there were times where I just wanted to be home and didn't want to be around anyone.
As I grew older, I often enjoyed going out and being spontaneous and carefree. There were also times where all I wanted to do was be alone and just reflect. When I didn't want to be in a crowd of people being loud and disruptive. Like others as I got older I attributed it to social anxiety. Then as I got a little older I realized that sometimes I need to just "re-charge", because when I'm with people I tend to match their energy and its exhausting.
I often dread doing things like standing up and talking in front of people or walking into situations that I am completely new too. I don't like to just blurt out whatever is on my mind or talk non stop. At the same time however, I'm not a complete introvert. I do enjoy new experiences. At work I have to talk to people I don't know and often encounter situations I'm not familiar with, and I love my job. So I think that I'm an ambivert.
I like how you used the word "homebody" because that is exactly how I would describe myself. I am completely content with spending my Saturday nights at home watching movies and eating popcorn by myself, but on the other hand I don't mind going out with friends and being social. I like to do both just as you do. I like how you stated that when you are alone that is your time to "recharge". I can relate to that myself. When I am alone, I feel as though I can reflect on my life and get my own peace and then when I am around others I am a calmer person in a way.
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