I get a shiver down my spine every time my mom says we have a party to attend, or a family get-together to go to. All those words just echoing in slow-mo. It is a nightmare for me. Let me break it to you, I am an introvert. Parties, clubs, guests, family gatherings give me restless nights. Trust me! I am not exaggerating. I always used to be astounded by the way my parents and sister talked to others, meanwhile, I on the other side would just be awkwardly smiling at others when they talk to me, making it awkward for them too. I would always contemplate about mingling more the next time, but that next time never arose. I had also hunted and read the book ‘Socializing 101’ to help my helpless self. It was of no use, not only was the book utterly boring but also pathetic. I could not even understand a major part of the book and each time it gave me some guidance to follow, I used to push it away knowing I could never do it. I find enduring through gatherings and parties as a challenge and when I say a challenge, I expect you to imagine a full-on ‘Survival of the Fittest’. It is like a World War battlefield for me. Speaking of battle, do not even get me started on guests coming over. If you are there at my house as my visitor, you can possibly not find me. I am a professional now at merging with my surroundings. I adore devoting my time either by reading or by doing some self-care. Just me and my thoughts. And I am not embarrassed to admit that I am an introvert, I repeat ‘an introvert’. I had always longed to change each time, but as a teen now, I comprehend myself better and I do not despise myself for it. If you are an early teen like me and deals with the troubles of socializing, let me tell you. Being an introvert is not so bad, as the infamous slogan “Let people judge you for who you are inside” (I have no idea who said that, but I am pretty sure that the person who said that would have also been an introvert just like me and you). Just remember, you do you!