I have learned a few things about myself this past semester, as it has been the first time I've really lived out of the house 'on my own'. I figure knowing these things may help people out a bit when trying to figure me out.
1. I am an introvert. I have always been an introvert, I will always BE an introvert.
Yeah, Yeah, I know I seem like I'm not, but honestly, ask my closest friends and they will tell you that there is only so much social interaction I can handle before I shut down from exhaustion.
So what does this mean for you? It means that I get my energy from being quiet with a close friend, or from being by myself. If I tell you I don't really want to hang out, it doesn't mean I'm a horrible person... it just means I need a break. For the sake of my sanity, and possibly the safety of humanity.
2. I'm just not much of a hugger.
Okay so, I can be, but I'm like a cat okay? I have to initiate it.
This means that if I tell you not to touch me, please don't. Respect my space. This goes back to the introvert thing.
3. I am VERY MUCH a morning person. Which also means I'M VERY MUCH NOT A NIGHT PERSON!!
I do not stay up past midnight. Two o'clock is the latest for me at sleepovers. I pulled an all nighter twice in my life. Neither ended well.
Translated, this means even with a good group of friends, at about 10:30pm my body literally shuts down. I can't think, I start talking about potatoes, and suddenly I turn into a maniac. If I ask you to take me home, pleassssssseee take me home. It doesn't mean I didn't have fun, it just means I'm done. Ask my roommate, she had me out with her and a guy friend of hers. We had a great time. But as soon as the clock struck 10:30, I stopped functioning. As a morning person, I love being able to be up and re-energize and prepare myself for the day.
4. I don't want a "romantic first date".
I love having fun and goofing off!
I don't want to be romantic on a first date. I want to get to know you, know the things you love, and learn your sense of humor. The romance part comes later-I need to get to know you first!
5. I am AWFUL at flirting.
When someone I like walks by, I somehow end up hurting their feelings, and when someone starts flirting with me, I don't realize it, make jokes and end up looking like an idiot.
So, just be patient with the flirting thing. I'm sure with practice I'll get better, or not....
6. I flip my hair when I feel awkward in a situation, or passionate about a topic.
It's your job to discover what the flip was for....
I get teased for this!! It's also very helpful for when you want to discover if the topic is important enough to listen to my opinion on. Because I will definitely have an opinion, and you will most likely have to hear it.
7. I cross my arm across my body when I'm feeling shy.
Why is this important?
Because you can help me be sociable. Remember, as an introvert I hate small talk, it's harder for me to enjoy parties! But again, if I ask to just go home, please just take me home.
8. I love deep, philosophical or theological or any-kind of conversation.
But I wouldn't suggest doing it all the time, or on the first date.
Small talk is difficult!
9. I love asking weird questions. I have a game where I ask a strange question and say "GO!" and a person has to answer with the first answer that comes to their mind.
I play this game with all my friends!
Why? Because I hate small talk, and this helps people start telling stories! My favorite is "QUICK! What is the weirdest family tradition you have? GO!" It starts up conversation that goes deeper than 'so...uhhh.. what's your favorite tv show?'
10. Sometimes, sitting in a comfortable silence is my favorite thing.
Hiking to the top of a mountain, looking at a waterfall, whatever...
Sometimes I can have a million thoughts running through my head, and just want to leave them all there. That's okay, it doesn't mean anything is wrong. It just means I trust you enough to not have to keep talking.
If you are a friend, feel free to add to the goofy things you know about me!
