If the world needed any evidence that I’m an introvert, I think this morning proved the case. I had a final part of the interview process this morning, really quite a good conversation, but when I stumbled in from the car I curled up in a fetal position for an hour or so.
As you may imagine, I don’t type that well in a fetal position, so I’ve staggered downstairs to begin reintegrating myself with civilization.If someone has written something interesting online, I may find out about it over the weekend, because I’m now officially five days behind on Life, and only gradually regaining the capacity to read and think. So if you address me and I make a pained expression and withdraw into my pill-bug imitation, please be patient; it will pass, in a day or so.
Posted by AKMA at July 23, 2004 02:18 PM | TrackBackDon't you find this to be true of many of us who week after week put ourselves up in front of others? I used to think it was ironic that so many teachers, preachers and facilitators are introverts, but being one myself, I completely understand.
The blogosphere is interesting to me, because it seems to be the first time in my life I can engage with people from the sanctity of my own space. I never feel depleted from participating on the web. Overwhelmed sometimes, but never drawn out like I do after facilitating for a couple of days.
Posted by: Chris Corrigan at July 23, 2004 03:34 PMas more of an extrovert than an introvert, i still find this to be true. for me, it's that when i am around others it is very difficult for me to not engage so the only way to restore my self and integrate is to spend that precious time alone.
and YES! the internet in general gives us the opportunity to remain in our inner world while engaging with the outer world... delicious!
Posted by: ashley at July 23, 2004 07:13 PMWas Laurence Sterne an Anglican clergyman? You have caught that tone perfectly.
Posted by: Phil at July 23, 2004 08:19 PM