Tag: October
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The Battery Metaphor Every Extrovert Needs to Understand
Explaining how introverts recharge remains an ongoing conversation. While extroverts refuel like portable battery packs on the move, introverts must plug directly into the wall—staying stationary in a quiet, safe sanctuary to restore finite energy. True rest for an introvert isn’t another outing; it’s total, uninterrupted stillness.
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Weekend Trip Conversations
A girls’ road trip to Lake Trasimeno sparked a spirited debate on social energy and semantics. For an extreme introvert, stating “I don’t like people” isn’t an emotional attack—it’s a factual calculation of finite energy. Understanding the distinction between “people” as a collective drain and individual meaningful connections is key to preserving peace.
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Delicate Art of Travel Compromise
Navigating friendships and personal habits becomes an art form on a ladies’ road trip. While we often waive off temporary discomforts, true compromise must eventually begin. I value clear, respectful communication about my introverted preferences for sleep and solitude, ensuring I can remain a flow-with-the-moment travel companion—as long as my routines are respected (and I…
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Checking In
Again, I am still here. I have lots to share, but time has flown by as I walked the Camino de Santiago from the 8th to the 20th. Some thoughts arose, some ideas percolated to the top, some desires were let go. So, as I process, I shall update. Overall, though, I appreciated the simple…
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Still Alive
Just thought I would pop on here to say, I’m still alive. On one hand, I cannot believe August and September flew by without me writing here at all. On the other hand, I have been writing my OSH’s newsletters, which in some ways have taken my content from this space. So, if you do…
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In Memory Of: Lance Watkins
I am due to write a proper post about my travels and activities, but I felt it appropriate to take a pause to acknowledge the passing of my cousin this past week. L was quite a bit older than me and by the time I arrived to the Bilyeu family, he was already living his…
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Escaping the Good
Escapism is one of my coping mechanisms for getting through life. When reality is too much, the world of a book, a different culture, a cafe, or a new environment of some kind can serve to justify the escape. While it might be easy to explain it away as something positive, the truth is that…
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A Week in Sardinia
This was a trip planned sometime back in April, I think. Despite our frequent travels and desire to stay put for a bit, we/I enjoyed our week in Sardinia – still on the island as I type this post, actually. Some people put it on our radar last year when they relayed stories of their…
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Personal Writing Retreats Are Back!
For some reason, I stopped going away on my own mini writing retreats. Perhaps, it is because we have been traveling so much. Perhaps, I thought that it was too much of a personal luxury. Perhaps, I just forgot that they had a purpose beyond just the writing focus. After having just gone on one…
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Palma Majorca (Oct 28-31, 2023)
Ladies’ trip with the fabulous A.N. in Palma Majorca (Mallorca) is a wrap with wonderful memories, lots of laughs, much chit-chat, and as an overall amazing experience. First, about Palma – the Spanish capital of the Balearic island of Mallorca (Majorca in English spelling). It’s an interesting city with a mix of flavors in architect…
