The Outgoing Introvert

Growing up, I did not know a stranger. I would walk up to pretty much anyone and start a conversation.

Today, that really hasn't changed. I will ask locals for directions, strangers for recommendations or even a waiter in Kentucky if UK and IU have a rivalry. I really love the challenge of talking to new people. Or I do not have boundaries. Really not sure.

Either way, because I am outgoing, people assume that I am an extrovert; that I love being around people constantly and that it gives me energy.

IT. DRAINS. ME.

Do not get me wrong. I love spending time with people. I enjoy conversations. I like having a social life.

BUT GOODNESS. I have zero energy at the end of the day. I go from being "on" all day, talking to people and putting on a happy face, to 

It is horrible. I turn into this monster that is horrible to be around. 

And really that is it. Not much else to say about this blog. No silver lining. Just a little insight into the life of an outgoing introvert.