Introverted.

Introversion isn't the same as shyness or the social outcast. Introverts can socialise just as well as the archetypal extrovert, but choose not to. Rather than thrive on social interaction, introverts see social situations as a burden which requires the expansion of energy. It takes energy to socialise, rather than creates it. Introverts prefer thinking. And reflections.

You can now see more introverts online, as social networking sites are banding us together. The perfect combination of interacting with others in a minimal social situation while being able to share our thoughts or bemused reveries caters to our needs. Facebook has status updates, blogs are online journals for public consumption, Twitter is a succinct regurgitation of our thoughts we think are worth sharing.

And quite honestly, you extroverts and your exhibitionist ways are tramping on our turf. If you need a place to show off how social and popular you are, find one where others learn to care. Of course, that's a selfish thing to say and a little bit elitist. I do admit I enjoy stalking your pictures and doing a bit of digging about more of your personal secrets you tried to hide from public - all made possible by the internet.

But that's what introverts do - We don't live in the moment, we live it vicariously and disseminate it for extensive analysis.

If you're reading this and not out chugging a keg of beer, then like me, you're possibly an introvert. I'd probably never see you at a party or feel compelled to have coffee with you, but thanks for reading a little bit about my life - and yours.