9 of My Favorite Introverts – Because Introverts are Cool

I wasn’t planning to write a post about my introvert-by-design personality. But I swear to God the Internet (yes I just capitalized Internet – because it deserves it *slams fist on table*) has been straight-up launching signs in my direction the past couple days.

I have found my people: The introverts.

I’ve recently come across a slew of blog posts by self-proclaimed introverts – totally by chance.

It’s validating to come across other people who proudly proclaim “I’m here! Now I want to go home!”

Growing up an introvert can feel kind of like being a zoo animal sometimes. You get [well-meaning] people tapping on your glass trying to get you to “come out of your shell.”

Screw you, man. I like my shell. My shell has Netflix and books.

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So, I’m declaring September Introvert Appreciation Month. Just cuz.

In celebration of Introvert Appreciation Month

(which I’ve just declared it is…)

My Favorite Introvert Characters

Lisbeth Salander

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She’s baaaaack. Maybe I should just start including Lisbeth in all of my posts, since she just keeps popping up.

Mr. Darcy

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Aw look at the guy. He’s so adorably awkward.

Darcy struggles with something I think a lot of introverts get: Being seen as aloof or unfriendly when really you’re just soooo unsure what to say or do.

Will Graham

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Sure, he’s got problems that verge on psychopathic, but he also has traits like thinking (A TON) before speaking – maybe overthinking. Which is a thing we do. And don’t tell me you don’t want to spend some time in a little house in the snowy country with a good book and a ton of dogs.

Dexter Morgan

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The struggle.

Dexter’s got some issues that most of us do not. Normally introverts don’t moonlight as serial killer-serial killers (although I can’t speak for everyone) but the constant analytic part of Dexter’s thoughts are all-too familiar.

Sheldon Cooper

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Unapologetically not feelin’ it. If only we could all be so blunt when we don’t want to do the social stuff.

Ron Swanson

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Don’t we all, Ron. Don’t we all.

Spencer Reid

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A moment of silence for our fellow introvert’s struggle.

Katniss Everdeen

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Dogs count, don’t they?

Seriously though.  A trademark sign of being an introvert is having a few close friends, without much interest in “knowing” lots of people.

Molly Hooper

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Introverts get more talkative the more you get to know them. I think Molly’s character shows that progression really well as the series goes on.

introverts unite!… Separately.

Go check out these 3 posts by 3 other lovely introverts:

Lazy Day Blogging by Ashlee

I kinda freaked out at her (in a good way) for talking about the book Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can’t Stop Talking.

The Very Real Struggles of Being an Introvert by Anna

Her post spoke to my soul. #TheStruggleIsReal

Small Talk and Mingling: A Survival Guide for the Shy and Introverts by kendall

Yep. I needed this post in my life.

Happy Introvert Appreciation Month!

And extroverts, I totally love you guys too. We definitely need both!

-Hannah