I can’t do it. I can’t do it. I think I’m going to puke. My hands shook as I opened my bass case. Can anyone …
I’m Not Rude, I’m Just Quiet
A group of friends sit together, giggling and tittering over idle gossip. Bouts of laughter strike sometimes, and all of them snicker over some joke. …
Sewed Lips by Olivia Liu
Can you hear me? My breaths and silent screams. My eyes are shooting stars into space My fingers are weaving planets into galaxies, spinning universes …
An Escape from Escapism
Escapism. [noun] Defined in the Oxford Dictionary as: “The tendency to seek distraction and relief from unpleasant realities, especially by seeking entertainment and engaging in …
An Introvert’s Party Survival Guide
I’ve been told, “I bet you’re fun at parties,” a lot, especially given I’m only 16 years old. This has been said to me sarcastically, …
How Not to Be a Rochester: Having and Keeping a Social Life
I get it. You’re an introvert, and you have trouble hanging out with large groups of people — especially when they start sniffing around your …
The Truth About Introverts
By definition, an introvert is “a person characterized by concern primarily with his or her own thoughts and feelings,” which sounds extremely self-centered and is …