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ThirdShift

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The little that I have been here trying to have fun on the Playground, it really has struck me how much this area operates like a 'recess playground.' This is not a judgment call, merely a statement of observation. It merely is what it is.

For some, being able to connect and have fun in that environment comes easy; for some, not so much. For me, I am in the "no so much" category. Again, not a judgment, just is what it is. I know me.

Add to the equation that this is meant to be a 'fantasy' place, that could allow for me to be someone totally different. That might work for some, but again I know me. In a way, like comedy where the best laughs come from those lines that hold a bit of truth to them, fantasy for me operates the same way. In this case, I still have to be somewhat 'me'.

So what does all this equal too, and if you have stayed around this long to actually get to this point - here goes.

This is a little space I am carving out for "me" - people like me. Those that are introverted. This is a place for us to unite - but not too close, we need our space.

A place for us to write our ramblings.
A place for us to share our ideas.
A place for us to do nothing but sit and acknowledge our presence.
A place for us to share our art, our insights.
A place for us to listen to one another and anyone who else might stop by, just remember, we need our quiet time as well.
A place for us to post nothing at all.
A place for us to get away from all the noise and competition.

Welcome to our little place past the basketball court, around the big tree, through the playground equipment, near the edge of the playground.

Don't be surprised if I don't look up from my game of solitaire. I know you are there, just sometimes having someone sit there beside me is enough, even if no words are spoken.
 
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Al Worden, the Apollo 15 command module pilot, even enjoyed the experience:

There's a thing about being alone and there's a thing about being lonely, and they're two different things. I was alone but I was not lonely. My background was as a fighter pilot in the air force, then as a test pilot–and that was mostly in fighter airplanes–so I was very used to being by myself. I thoroughly enjoyed it. I didn't have to talk to Dave and Jim anymore ... On the backside of the Moon, I didn't even have to talk to Houston and that was the best part of the flight.

Introverts understand; the loneliest human in history was just happy to have a few minutes of peace and quiet.


Source: https://what-if.xkcd.com/72/
 
Sometimes a quiet place is a good thing.

I suppose that is the evil conundrum I am in at times.

The need for a quiet place because the noise can be overbearing, yet the quiet reveals the noise of my own thoughts that become overbearing.

The need to be a lone, yet at the same time hurting from the loneliness.

The exploration of my fantasies only reveal and reinforce that those fantasies will never come true. So rather than appeasing my needs, it merely enhances those needs.
 
I suppose that is the evil conundrum I am in at times.

The need for a quiet place because the noise can be overbearing, yet the quiet reveals the noise of my own thoughts that become overbearing.

The need to be a lone, yet at the same time hurting from the loneliness.

The exploration of my fantasies only reveal and reinforce that those fantasies will never come true. So rather than appeasing my needs, it merely enhances those needs.

Then, change your thoughts. Sometimes introspection is good, it helps us. But, if it's not helping...change what you allow yourself to think about.

Think of good things.
Things that make you smile.
Think of little steps you can take to make your fantasies come true.

I brought some peanut M&Ms. Want some?
 
I know it's not an image thread, but this is what immediately came to mind for me. It is the inspiration for my next tattoo if i ever make up my mind on the final design.
 
Then, change your thoughts. Sometimes introspection is good, it helps us. But, if it's not helping...change what you allow yourself to think about.

Think of good things.
Things that make you smile.
Think of little steps you can take to make your fantasies come true.

I brought some peanut M&Ms. Want some?

I appreciate the thoughts.

If I wanted to think of good things, it might cause me to leave here. Because to think of "good things" would mean that I an no longer thinking about my fantasies. Unless I found that someone who connects with my 'ad'.

And as for little steps, the reality is my fantasies will never come true in real life. That is a given. It is a truth I have come to accept, though I rail against it time and again. Because the only way for them to come true would be a total and complete change in my wife (which I do not see happening at all) or it would mean that she and I are no longer together.. and there is only one way that would happen - and I do not mean divorce. And how morbid of a thought is that! Which clearly isn't a happy or make me smile type of thought. I think at this point it is probably best that I stop typing.

Thoughts are better left in my head sometimes.

As far as peanut m and m's, it has been a long time since I have had them. Not sure I like them anymore. (my son has peanut allergies, so I haven't had peanuts in a while)... but the thought was appreciated.
 
*drops from out of the tree making monkey noises*
Boo!
Whatchy'all doing?

Possibly in the midst of dying right now.

That's supposed to be a monkey noise? I thought you trying to be an ambulance...

Well... I suppose I will need an ambulance now that I had the shit scared out of me. Hopefully I heartache isn't around the corner.

Guess someone didn't get the memo of it being a quiet place. ;)
 
heeeyyyyy.
I'm here to exercise my right to sound like a moose and call it a monkey if I wanna...

So..
There.
*Blows raspberries*
Now listen here you raspberry blowing monkey ape ambulance impersonating moose! Good morning, welcome, can I offer you a banana?
 
Possibly in the midst of dying right now.



Well... I suppose I will need an ambulance now that I had the shit scared out of me. Hopefully I heartache isn't around the corner.

Guess someone didn't get the memo of it being a quiet place. ;)

Now listen here you raspberry blowing monkey ape ambulance impersonating moose! Good morning, welcome, can I offer you a banana?
what can I say?
I'm an extroverted introvert...
 
Could this be???

That place of solitude, as far away from the general board as possible?

If so, it just might be where I want to be...
 
I'd like to come sit on a corner of the blanket. I have a heavy heart today and don't want to talk to anybody.
 
I brought tea and chicken salad sandwiches, if anyone is interested.

*settles into a quiet spot under a shade tree*
 
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