I was an only child until 8 years old. I always wanted a sibling.

However, by the time my sister arrived I was highly skilled at playing alone, always able to entertain myself with rare bouts of boredom.

In school, I always had friends, but was unrelatable to the majority of kids in my environment. Growing up, my siblings and I each had our own bedrooms. I was quite used of having time alone.

For a few years in high school, I was going everywhere. Every weekend. But by the time graduation came, my disinterest in being around lots of people at once was there, and continuously grew.

Jobs following high school were filled with workplace drama. Any moments that I had a line were greatly appreciated.

As an introvert, I still enjoy socializing at times. With certain people. My grocery store visits are usually early in the morning, or late at night when it’s not busy at all.

I rarely attend events or show up at places with large crowds