Introversion, Type A and University

Since I read Quiet (see last post) I've been thinking a lot more about introversion and noticing it more in my life. I moved back into residence at Acadia yesterday. While a lot of my friends were out partying and meeting back up with everyone, all I wanted to do was unpack, make my room look the way I wanted, and start getting prepared for classes and extra-curriculars.  

I think my compulsive need to schedule, organize and have my life under control is a combination of being Type A and an introvert. My introversion means I need to recharge, and I personally cannot recharge unless my to-do list is completed, my room is clean and I have tomorrow planned to the minute: all three of those things are thanks to my Type A personality.  

I've been berating myself for not going out, seeing everyone, and doing typical university things, but I have all year. What I enjoy right now is getting organized, and it will only benefit me academics-wise. I need to remember to tell myself that wanting to sit in my room is normal - I'm not depressed (obviously, my life is great), a loser, or weird. Well, I'm weird but not specifically for that reason. I can go to a party every few weekends, meet different friends for meals, study with different friends, and that's enough. I don't have to be the same as other people to be okay.