Introverted
All this socializing is work, you know?
Today, we had my sister’s family of four, my aunt and cousin, and a lot of laughs in this house. It was such a nice time, but . . . tired. Again. I read somewhere that the real difference between an introvert and an extrovert is not–as is commonly believed–a matter of how shy you are versus how outgoing, but that it’s more defined on internal resources. After social gatherings, an extrovert feels energized, charged up, whereas an introvert is drained and needs quiet time to recharge.
There’s no question. By that standard, I am most definitely an introvert.
Apparently my friendly, enthusiastic, sociable boy Chappy is, too, because he is just wiped out again tonight. Although, really, that could be more because of the laps around the house, playing, wriggles, jumping, and generally running around being happy . . . he really expended a lot of energy!
Oh, and the cake? Everyone liked it. I will admit, though (just between me and you), that I used a mix from King Arthur Flour for the icing. It’s a sore point with me, but I have yet to find a good recipe for buttercream icing–one that’s flavorful without tasting like pure sugar. Bakeries do it right (usually), but just about every homemade recipe I’ve tried tastes like sugar, not butter, not cream. This mix, while sweet, is not sickeningly sweet and it’s fluffy and tasty. So . . . it’ll be our little secret.
I signed up for a great 2006-along today, hosted by Anne over at How the West was Won. (Thanks, Norma, for pointing it out.) The idea is simple–every two weeks during 2006 (that’s 26 times), you post a photo depicting the alphabet. So, first, an apple, an alligator, an Appaloosa, whatever, for the first one. Then, two weeks later, a baboon, a Barbie, a ballet shoe . . . anything. The idea is to be creative. Fun, huh?
Oh, and speaking about music, as I was a couple days ago . . . anyone listen to Megan Slankard? She’s an up and coming singer who was one of the “victims” on TLC’s What Not to Wear a year or so ago–they used her music throughout the episode, and I really liked it. I was humming it for days, in fact, so I bought her “Freaky Little Story” album, and love it. (Her earlier one is a little too “folk” for my taste; not at all bad, just not my cup of tea.) Anyway, I really enjoy that album of hers, and I just found out she’s got another, mini cd of 5 tracks out. Yay!
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Introvert too. Although most people would not guess this in a million years. I sometimes have to force myself to get out and be with other people. I enjoy them, almost always have a good time, but the draining thing…
Hope you have a great new year’s eve whatever that may be for you. I will be with friends that are like family=not draining at all.
Looking forward to many great reads on your blog in 2006!
Pretty much an introvert here, too — but not when it comes to kntiting gatherings! OK, if I can remember between getting a scarf off the needles and the plumber (yes, on a Saturday), I’ll try to find that butter creme recipe I grew up making! It Definitely tasted like butter. Happy New Year!
It’s so funny to see Susan’s post about this subject, because I’m sure if someone watched our knitting get togethers, they would never point either of us out as introverts. I totally know what you both are talking about, though. I feel so exhausted after a long day of interacting with people. When I take road trips with friends, they know that I have to take a little break at some point and be by myself, which is no reflection on them or their company! Once I’m in a group, I’m pretty talkative and outgoing, though.
Introvert here, too. I need two full days to recoup from any large gathering. I can handle knitting meetings as long as there aren’t more than the 7-10 ‘regulars’ but once we get a bunch of newcomers involved I get antsy.
When I had my cake decorating gig I used the Wilton buttercream recipe most of the time and got tons of complements, but that might be too sweet for you.
Wishing you and your family a Very Happy New Year!