I traveled to Wahpeton, Grand Forks, & Cavalier, ND this week of course all three days it had to rain which kind of bummed me out. Have you ever looked at a stranger wearing sunglasses and thought hmmmmm I wonder who is behind the glasses?  I have had a lot of time to think and ponder who I am so maybe you can get idea what is behind mine.  I wear my heart my sleeve, I love to make people happy, and I want to be a role model and leader for others……

Have you ever taken a personality quiz? I have taken many quizzes and other personality tests whether through work or just for my knowledge and I came to somewhat of a conclusion. I am an Introvert (with Type A mixed: interesting combination) and growing up I thought maybe there was something wrong with me as I just felt different and invisible?! I thought as I got older that this would lessen but it didn’t. I have had deep thoughts and analyze everything since I can remember about life, relationships, and pretty much everything that has been put in front of me (which gets me in trouble). I am a person who likes to be alone and enjoys having downtime.  I hate attention and if you think I’m writing blogs because I want the attention then you really do not know me. I don’t like the busyness that life seems to throw at me. I always have had issues getting in front of a crowd to speak (I do this for work everyday so have had some practice!:)) and being at big parties is not enjoyable. I remember in college some of my friends were always going to parties and wanted me to come but I stayed in my dorm room to study, read, or watch one of my favorite movies as that is where I felt more comfortable. Sometimes I think people think I am stuck up or anti-social but in all reality I just really can’t get myself to be in those situations. Does this all mean I don’t like to have fun??? Of course not, I like to go out and have a good time just not all the time. I also like to have an adrenaline rush once in awhile especially riding roller coasters and hopefully one day I will sky dive (bucket list).

I love to have deep conversations with meaning and not small talk as I’m not sure what the point is. If you try to reach via the phone it is more than likely I will let it go to voicemail and would rather have a text. I am a very private person and if you know anything beyond the surface then I’m trusting you with a lot. I am trying to be more open and writing about life is way easier for me than talking about it, hence the blog. I need my personal space too but that doesn’t mean I won’t give a hug if someone asks as I do believe it is good to show affection once in awhile. Being an introvert doesn’t necessarily mean your shy either, but I am a little of both.

Have you ever thought that in order to be a leader or strong you had to be boisterous? I have always wondered why those who are seem to get further in life?  I have a lot of extroverts in my life so I believe understanding myself and understanding them is key to be able to compromise in situations and communicate. My daughter right now seems to be an extrovert and learning about what makes her tick will be huge as she grows as I want her to be successful in a world with all types of personalities. I love to learn and have researched both types quite a bit to get a better understanding. The “Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can’t Stop Talking” is an amazing book by Susan Cain which really puts things into perspective, I definitely recommended reading it (would never go back to college as I hate tests and papers). There are different types of introverts and extroverts as there is a whole spectrum and like Carl Jung stated “There is no such thing as a pure extrovert or a pure introvert. Such a man would be in the lunatic asylum.”  I think if we all started to pay more attention, including myself, on the personalities of others and truly listen it could make a difference? I have had people try to change me and tell me that I should be more outgoing, but I am starting to believe that who I am is okay. Are you an introvert or extrovert? Take this quiz to find out: Click Here. I hope you learned something new and those quotes above are from famous Introverts!!!:)

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Music the last 3 days on the road was Nickelback as they are a band that has brought me back many times. I have seen them 6 times in concert and they are awesome live.  A lot of people dislike them and it is interesting because I’m guessing they don’t know them so why judge?  Here are a few of my favorite:

Lullaby: Listen (If you can hear me know, I’m reaching out, To let you know that you’re not alone)

Photograph

How You Remind Me

Savin’ Me

                                If everyone loved and nobody lied
                                If everyone shared and swallowed their pride
                                Then we’d see the day when nobody died