Introverts and Ice Castles

Growing up I had always struggled with being introverted because I wanted more than anything to be extroverted. I equated being extroverted with being popular and well liked and it always seemed so glamorous. Because of this I was always drawn to more outgoing people and tried desperately to make myself into the outgoing and charismatic people that I saw around me. 

Then I went to college, moved into the dorms, and decided that I was going to embrace my introverted side. However, instead of embracing and loving the fact that I am introverted I began using it as an excuse to hide away in my room and never see anybody. I tried to change who I was and convince myself I didn't need people in my life. 

I'm finally starting to get to the place where I don't feel the need to change who I am. I'm learning to understand what it actually means to be introverted and love myself because of it. 

I have some pretty wonderful people in my life and I am so thankful for them! A couple of weeks ago one of my best friends from College drove up to Edmonton to spend a weekend with me and I had such a blast! We went to the Ice Castle in Edmonton and it was truly magical - we even got to see a couple engaged while we were there - I felt like I was in frozen!

What about you - let me know in the comments whether you're more introverted or extroverted.