My students probably think I'm mean and "old school" because I don't like a lot of talking in my classroom. Really, it's due to this darn problem of mine. I've always questioned whether or not to tell my students about it, but I worry they will somehow use it against me. I don't really know how they would or that they really would do it in an evil way, but students, like all children (or people in general) will find loopholes in anything.
This is something that has made me think about my own personality. I always thought I was an introvert, but knowing now about my APD, I have been wondering if I am really an extrovert who thinks I'm an introvert because being around people means straining to process what I'm hearing, which is in turn very exhausting, which is why I need time alone to recharge (a trait most consider the hallmark of being an introvert). So it's really which came first (like the chicken or the egg): Am I naturally an introvert, or am I an extrovert forced to connect myself with introversion because it is so exhausting having to process conversations in groups?
This, people, is what I ponder.
Thursday
Dress (turned skirt): JcPenney Sweater: F21 Necklace: Premier Jewelry Wedges: Anne Klein |
Friday
Peplum Top: Ann Taylor Striped Top: Old Navy Jeans: Kohl's Necklace: Dustee's Belt: Target Matching Wedges: Payless Sperrys: Dillard's |