Good Monday morning everyone! Can you believe the weekend is over? Of course, today is a holiday for many, but sadly, if you’re an Accountant or Tax Preparer, well, you’re hard at work. Of course, I’m on holiday in my mind, which brings me to the point of this post.
Are you an introvert? The Huff Post did an interesting article recently with several points to think about. As I went over each one of them, I got the confirmation, I’m legit. I have almost all of the symptoms, but that’s alright. It’s not like I’m crazy or anything, well, let’s just say I’m not ready for the straight jacket, not yet.
I don’t go out a lot, which is alright with me. Actually, my husband is the same way, which works really well. I’m perfectly content, sitting at night by the fire, writing. I slip into the world of my characters and don’t need the world outside the house. Many worry about me, saying I need to get out, that it’s not normal to be content staying home. But, that’s me. Others have to have the outside world to feel normal or find happiness. I don’t and that confuses people.
As most writers can tell you, we see more of the world in our writing than most see in their lifetime. Just last Summer, I went to Tuscany in my writing world. It wasn’t crowded and had no lines to wait in. I got to experience it through the eyes of my characters and it was wonderful. Let’s just say, I had a craving for Italian food while writing this one.
Just because I enjoy the solitude of my home, doesn’t mean I’m antisocial. I’m with people a good bit of the time. I don’t avoid business meetings, Church, family get together’s or anything like that. I just don’t need to go out, just to go out. I’ve made my home a place where I’m completely content spending my free time. It’s beautiful and feels me with happiness to just sit and enjoy life. By the way, I do enjoy life to the fullest and don’t feel like I’mo missing out on anything, no matter what anyone says. I love my life!
So, are you an introvert? If you’re a writer, then 9 times out of 10 you are. Embrace it!
As always, good writing and May God Bless You…
Stephanie Hurt - Romance Author 
No, I’m an extrovert. I like people and enjoy finding out what “makes them tick.” The solitude of writing is the most difficult challenge for me. I get out as often as I can–even if it’s just to go to the grocery store. I talk to people in the aisles and in line at the registers. All of the checkers know me. It’s my nature, I guess. Not that it’s easy to put myself out there all the time, but some internal force drives me to do it. Other people are far more interesting than I am! 🙂
I like people too, just, sometimes my characters fill my life more. Crazy, I know. I’ve always been a ‘homebody’ and with my writing I feel like I’m accomplishing something as I stay home.
I enjoy hearing about other writer’s lives. It intrigues me to see how other’s handle their writing and balance it into a life.
Thanks for the response. I hope you’re having a wonderful day!
Yes! I’m definitely an introvert. Though at times I do feel like I just want to be around a lot of people. During those times it’s more about the energy than it is the convo. Overall, my home is my peace. Any adventures outside of it breeds more writing material.LOL
Nice blog!
Thanks for the response. I feel that way sometimes, I need to be around others. But as you say, my peace is at home!