The Introvert's Corner

[jeff_is_smiling]

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.

You've just basically described my ideal vacation.....nothing pre-planned, just get away and do whatever feels right at the time...quiet reading in beautiful locales....lost in my thoughts without feeling the need to interact all the time....

Good thread and thoughts....

 

[Endless_Night]

Starts a little campfire and spreads a quilt to sit on while just staring into the fire.

Jenny love.

 

[islandjoe2]

Quietly strolls up with a box of fresh donuts, Graham crackers, marshmallows and chocolate....

Mmm, smores.

 

[JennyNo1]

Make room on the quilt for Enny and IslandJoe. Mmm s'mores is right!

 

[islandjoe2]

Make room on the quilt for Enny and IslandJoe. Mmm s'mores is right!

If you see me sitting quietly smiling to myself...Im wearing brand new socks. It's the little things...

 

[emsway]

Quietly strolls up with a box of fresh donuts, Graham crackers, marshmallows and chocolate....

Mmm, smores.

You make s'mores with donuts? Genius.

 

[islandjoe2]

You make s'mores with donuts? Genius.

No, but I'm going to start. Inspired!

 

[JennyNo1]

You make s'mores with donuts? Genius.

No, but I'm going to start. Inspired!

Oooo yeah! Cut 'em in half like a bagel and put the goodies in between.

 

[Endless_Night]

Ooooooh! Chocolate!

There is no more to life.

 

[emsway]

No, but I'm going to start. Inspired!

You do it and let me know how they turn out. Hey, if they can make hamburgers with donuts...or so I've heard.

Oooo yeah! Cut 'em in half like a bagel and put the goodies in between.

I'll make the hot chocolate!

 

[islandjoe2]

I kinda like it here.

 

[emsway]

I kinda like it here.

It has a warm fuzzy feel to it, doesn't it?

Thank you OP who I don't know.

 

[surjourner]

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.

The desire to interact with others, yet the weariness accrued from attempting to communicate in a way they understand. Weariness compounded much like the interest on the national debt; the desire to interact, yet the weariness accruing at an accelerated rate with each interaction leading one to almost weep from frustration.

 

[ydahecnot]

From the original post:

"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.'"

Of course you end up being you, whether you intend to or not. To borrow the sports saying: Message boards don't build character, they reveal it. My philosophy is, I certainly don't have to share all of myself, but what I do share has to be me.

 

[Deleted member 3041612]

I had brought a book and a blanket. But I am eying those coloring books longingly.

They are for everyone....you are welcome to them...I brought them to freely share...don't worry plenty of backup colored gel pens (got them in bulk at Costco)

 

[Deleted member 3041612]

Goodnight friends. I will see you in the morning if I can, busy day tomorrow.

If you are the last one out, leave the light on. Someone might need to use the fence (loved the picture ElvishKitty).

What a beautiful collection of people in the corner.

Sleep well, dream in color my friend...

 

[Deleted member 3041612]

The desire to interact with others, yet the weariness accrued from attempting to communicate in a way they understand. Weariness compounded much like the interest on the national debt; the desire to interact, yet the weariness accruing at an accelerated rate with each interaction leading one to almost weep from frustration.

I look up from my coloring book to see you and smile....as acknowledgement of seeing you...*yes, it's alright to venture in* the look says...leaning my head to the side and looking down before gazing back at you.....*have a seat it means*

 

[ViciousTease]

I hate that I missed the smores last night! *sad face*

I've brought some bagels, some fruit, and a few thermoses of coffee. Please help yourselves to anything you like.

*Leaves the basket of goodies near the dying embers of last night's camp fire, grabs a bagel and a thermos, then settles in under my favorite shade tree*

 

[curvyangel1969]

They are for everyone....you are welcome to them...I brought them to freely share...don't worry plenty of backup colored gel pens (got them in bulk at Costco)

*Walks in with a couple dozen still hot Krispy Kreme glazed donuts​, a gallon of milk and some Red Solo cups and napkins. (I also brought more gel pens, cuz you can never have enough. Shh- they are from Sam's club). Grabs a couple donuts and some milk. Puts in earbuds to listen to an audiobook and finds a good page to color*

 

[RubenesqueAphrodite]

*hangs upside down on a tree limb like a bat
Ahhh... inversion therapy.

 

[ThirdShift]

Good morning everyone. What fun it seems you all had here last night! I have brought some delicious pastries from work last night. Please all help yourselves.

I won't be staying long, family plans this afternoon. But before I go, there is a certain shady spot I will be relaxing in before I leave.

 

[SexyLitForAll]

Hi, I've got the coffee and tea...hot and fresh, so help yourselves.

 

[Endless_Night]

*hangs upside down on a tree limb like a bat
Ahhh... inversion therapy.

Hahahahahahaha! Magnificent.

#neededthat

 

[ViciousTease]

*hangs upside down on a tree limb like a bat
Ahhh... inversion therapy.

*reaches up and tickles the bat to see if she giggles*

Good morning everyone. What fun it seems you all had here last night! I have brought some delicious pastries from work last night. Please all help yourselves.

I won't be staying long, family plans this afternoon. But before I go, there is a certain shady spot I will be relaxing in before I leave.

*pats a patch of grass deep in the shade and smiles hopefully*

 

[ydahecnot]

Hehe..."tickles the bat"