Boop. Interesting things about Introverts.

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.

(Source: carlkingcreative.com)

I suck at the Law of Attraction.

No, I didn't disappear because I became a ninja. I just suck at remembering that I even have a blog.

-JKD

Ninjas

I believe that I will become a ninja soon.

The Law of Attraction

I have decided that the law of attraction is true and works without fail.

I believe that I will become a ninja.

Its Friday.

That is all.

"Vacation" is over.

Well, even though I've been back for several days, I'll still title this post that.

Allow me to summarize my trip.

Day 1: The plane lands. I comment how the seats in that plane were much nicer than the last plane we were in. He agrees. We drive for two hours. I sit on a couch for 5 hours. Sleep for 9 hours.

Day 2: I wake up. I lay on a couch for 15 hours. I go back to sleep.

Day 3: I wake up. I lay on a couch for 5 hours, then go to my cousins house. I ride in a Rhino(Highlight of trip. Its a doom buggy type thing that can go up really steep hills.) I go home. I lay on a couch for 3 hours. Sleep.

Day 4: I wake up, I lay on a couch for 15 hours. Sleep.

Day 5: I wake up. I go to a dairy farm. Yee haw. I go to the gravesite of my uncle. Nearby family member cries. I go home. Lay on couch, sleep.

Day 6: I wake up, lay on couch, get on plane and go home.


I could have made that shorter, but whatever. I'm just trying to pass time.



On another note, I need more friends that play multiplayer video games. I also need to learn how to fix computers more better. And I would like to learn a little bit of web design. Maybe I should take a college class or two. Decisions, decisions.

What else can I ramble on pointlessly about? Oh yes! I... got nothing.

-JKD

Edit: I just want to add that if I reveal the name of the two(Yes, two) books I read on my trip that each title will crush many brain cells in Ryan's head. So here it goes.
Twilight and Shadow Hunters. They are by the same author.

Twenty-Ten!

Well, its 2010! Or will be soon for those who are far away from my home. Haha. The past 365 or so days have been... Interesting. Nothing super exciting, some life changing events. I've spent a while reflecting on a fair number of aspects of my life.

Not much to say about 2009, although I have high hopes for the next set of days! I will be optimistic for a few hours about the year, then return to my usual optimistic pessimism. :)

Top 3 things I hope for this year
DnD
Happier times in general
And I won't reveal the third thing. Even though nobody reads my blog, I would prefer not to have it anywhere else but my head.

DnD: I really hope that my players and I can agree to make this work. I think I will speak to everyone and try to set up times. I know that if we try to be spontaneous about times, it won't work out. So, we will set up dates in advance, and I will make sure that everyone agrees to commit several hours that day. If they "forget" like last time, then obviously they don't care enough about it. Last time showed me that they don't seem that interested, but I will of course give them a chance again. I really hope this works out. I truly want my group to spend time together.

Happier times: The past year has been mildly stressful in the friends and family department. A lot of my friendships and been rattled, some destroyed, some changed forever. The struggles of life, I'd assume. I cannot forgive some of the things that have happened, but I hope I can forgive most. I will not comment in detail, of course.

JNP: Again, I don't really want to comment here. I'm sorry to all my followers. Oh wai-

Well, now I have nothing to do again. What an exciting way to start of the new decade!
~Koop