Comments on: My Three Sions: Introversion, Extroversion, and Depression http://betweenmypeers.com/2008/11/17/my-three-sions-introversion-extroversion-and-depression/ from the bottom of the fashion food chain, a conversation about what to wear. Thu, 17 May 2012 07:59:15 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.2 By: Rebecca http://betweenmypeers.com/2008/11/17/my-three-sions-introversion-extroversion-and-depression/#comment-55849 Rebecca Wed, 19 Nov 2008 22:40:14 +0000 http://betweenmypeers.com/2008/11/17/my-three-sions-introversion-extroversion-and-depression/#comment-55849 Just so long as karen and wende don't get their red and black tangled together, we're all safe from vampires! LOL You're right about exercising, karen. And we just couldn't stand it in Portland anymore, my hero was in very bad shape, so we moved here. It's really not bad, although I do get tired early (since it's dark at 4 in the afternoon!). MamaArcher - congratulations on that beautiful baby! Just so long as karen and wende don’t get their red and black tangled together, we’re all safe from vampires! LOL

You’re right about exercising, karen. And we just couldn’t stand it in Portland anymore, my hero was in very bad shape, so we moved here. It’s really not bad, although I do get tired early (since it’s dark at 4 in the afternoon!).

MamaArcher - congratulations on that beautiful baby!

]]> By: MamaArcher http://betweenmypeers.com/2008/11/17/my-three-sions-introversion-extroversion-and-depression/#comment-55841 MamaArcher Wed, 19 Nov 2008 19:04:51 +0000 http://betweenmypeers.com/2008/11/17/my-three-sions-introversion-extroversion-and-depression/#comment-55841 Hey there! From experience, Spokane was one of the friendliest places we have ever lived but we notice that the trend (not the rule) was that unless we initiated people did tend to keep to themselves. Not always but often. As far as SAD goes, when we moved even further north I expected it to be pretty bad because it has effected me in the past but I have not had too much trouble dealing with it this year. I do have a neighbor though who is always visiting or calling, so maybe just having someone to talk to and keep your mind occupied really does help. On another note.....photos of our finished kitchen are up as well as photos of the new baby! Hey there! From experience, Spokane was one of the friendliest places we have ever lived but we notice that the trend (not the rule) was that unless we initiated people did tend to keep to themselves. Not always but often.

As far as SAD goes, when we moved even further north I expected it to be pretty bad because it has effected me in the past but I have not had too much trouble dealing with it this year. I do have a neighbor though who is always visiting or calling, so maybe just having someone to talk to and keep your mind occupied really does help.

On another note…..photos of our finished kitchen are up as well as photos of the new baby!

]]> By: drwende http://betweenmypeers.com/2008/11/17/my-three-sions-introversion-extroversion-and-depression/#comment-55832 drwende Wed, 19 Nov 2008 15:04:04 +0000 http://betweenmypeers.com/2008/11/17/my-three-sions-introversion-extroversion-and-depression/#comment-55832 I found a beige shirt in the back of the closet! I figure it's for friendliness emergencies. Because I'm besotted with black -- and it's really the right color for me -- I'm trying varying textures as a means of looking a tad less likely to bite strangers' necks. Not that vampires aren't "in"... Love the new picture of you -- you posterize very effectively. I found a beige shirt in the back of the closet! I figure it’s for friendliness emergencies.

Because I’m besotted with black — and it’s really the right color for me — I’m trying varying textures as a means of looking a tad less likely to bite strangers’ necks. Not that vampires aren’t “in”…

Love the new picture of you — you posterize very effectively.

]]> By: karen K http://betweenmypeers.com/2008/11/17/my-three-sions-introversion-extroversion-and-depression/#comment-55819 karen K Wed, 19 Nov 2008 05:01:41 +0000 http://betweenmypeers.com/2008/11/17/my-three-sions-introversion-extroversion-and-depression/#comment-55819 When I want to be a milquetoast, I wear my assorted neutrals and soft colors. Today I needed to feel UP so I wore a red tissue tee, and matching lipstick. I caught a glimpse of myself in the mirror while shopping for wrapping paper at Target and I looked pretty darn peppy. I don't care if I look approachable or not most days. If I didn't want anyone to come near me I'd invest in a lot of black Gaultier or strange Alexander McQueen pieces. People would be terrified of me here. If I want to draw people near me, I just make eye contact and smile at them. I'm an extrovert who loves to talk to strangers if they are game. I love people. Sometimes though, I hide out for a month or so, like now. Keep exercising during the winter months Rebecca to keep your mood up. Or get a drug to take daily. My sister's in Portland and she needs a mother's little helper daily to deal with the rain and darkness. When I want to be a milquetoast, I wear my assorted neutrals and soft colors.

Today I needed to feel UP so I wore a red tissue tee, and matching lipstick. I caught a glimpse of myself in the mirror while shopping for wrapping paper at Target and I looked pretty darn peppy. I don’t care if I look approachable or not most days. If I didn’t want anyone to come near me I’d invest in a lot of black Gaultier or strange Alexander McQueen pieces. People would be terrified of me here. If I want to draw people near me, I just make eye contact and smile at them.

I’m an extrovert who loves to talk to strangers if they are game. I love people. Sometimes though, I hide out for a month or so, like now.

Keep exercising during the winter months Rebecca to keep your mood up. Or get a drug to take daily. My sister’s in Portland and she needs a mother’s little helper daily to deal with the rain and darkness.

]]> By: Rebecca http://betweenmypeers.com/2008/11/17/my-three-sions-introversion-extroversion-and-depression/#comment-55812 Rebecca Wed, 19 Nov 2008 00:40:16 +0000 http://betweenmypeers.com/2008/11/17/my-three-sions-introversion-extroversion-and-depression/#comment-55812 No, I didn't paint it. It's done using the "posterize" setting on a digital camera. :) (There are actually two that rotate.) I've been trying for days to remember how to change the picture here -- finally remembered that there are easy to follow written instructions! lol No, I didn’t paint it. It’s done using the “posterize” setting on a digital camera. :) (There are actually two that rotate.) I’ve been trying for days to remember how to change the picture here — finally remembered that there are easy to follow written instructions! lol

]]> By: Mom http://betweenmypeers.com/2008/11/17/my-three-sions-introversion-extroversion-and-depression/#comment-55806 Mom Tue, 18 Nov 2008 22:04:54 +0000 http://betweenmypeers.com/2008/11/17/my-three-sions-introversion-extroversion-and-depression/#comment-55806 'Love your new picture!! Did you paint it? ‘Love your new picture!! Did you paint it?

]]> By: Mom http://betweenmypeers.com/2008/11/17/my-three-sions-introversion-extroversion-and-depression/#comment-55800 Mom Tue, 18 Nov 2008 20:13:57 +0000 http://betweenmypeers.com/2008/11/17/my-three-sions-introversion-extroversion-and-depression/#comment-55800 I put on a pink sweater Sunday (about the tone of your right stripe, but just a tad brighter) and it made me feel so good I wore the same sweater on Monday. I put on a pink sweater Sunday (about the tone of your right stripe, but just a tad brighter) and it made me feel so good I wore the same sweater on Monday.

]]> By: Imogen Lamport http://betweenmypeers.com/2008/11/17/my-three-sions-introversion-extroversion-and-depression/#comment-55799 Imogen Lamport Tue, 18 Nov 2008 19:33:46 +0000 http://betweenmypeers.com/2008/11/17/my-three-sions-introversion-extroversion-and-depression/#comment-55799 That is sad that people don't invite others over - when I was living in the UK it's what I noticed there too - as an outsider and not having a lifetime of friends for support, people were nice, and might invite me down the pub at lunchtime, but wouldn't ever invite you over to their place for dinner (you basically have to be family to get invited to people's houses there it seems). WHilst here in Australia we're always inviting people over - my husband (who is english) when he first moved out when I suggested invite others over would say "but I don't know them that well" he is now (after 7 years) becoming more open to the concept and actually invited our new (English) neighbours over last weekend - and I think they really appreciate it as they don't have lots of friends here as they've only just moved to Australia. Pink says warm and caring, brown is earthy and non-judgemental - so a great combination for you to say approachable. In a crisp fabric with some structure and you're right on the money! That is sad that people don’t invite others over - when I was living in the UK it’s what I noticed there too - as an outsider and not having a lifetime of friends for support, people were nice, and might invite me down the pub at lunchtime, but wouldn’t ever invite you over to their place for dinner (you basically have to be family to get invited to people’s houses there it seems).

WHilst here in Australia we’re always inviting people over - my husband (who is english) when he first moved out when I suggested invite others over would say “but I don’t know them that well” he is now (after 7 years) becoming more open to the concept and actually invited our new (English) neighbours over last weekend - and I think they really appreciate it as they don’t have lots of friends here as they’ve only just moved to Australia.

Pink says warm and caring, brown is earthy and non-judgemental - so a great combination for you to say approachable. In a crisp fabric with some structure and you’re right on the money!

]]> By: Rebecca http://betweenmypeers.com/2008/11/17/my-three-sions-introversion-extroversion-and-depression/#comment-55795 Rebecca Tue, 18 Nov 2008 18:52:04 +0000 http://betweenmypeers.com/2008/11/17/my-three-sions-introversion-extroversion-and-depression/#comment-55795 We can certainly talk about SAD, but for the record - I don't have it, although my husband does. When I notice a slight feeling of depression, I'm getting better about just going to bed; usually that cures it. For me, a more sinister type of depression results from circumstances conspiring to limit my opportunities for conversation; those cases can be very scary, because I quickly reach the point of not having the energy to do the work to remedy the situation. I can definitely be guilty of chatting up strangers in queues! Since I don't really wear flowy fabrics, the advice to wear crispy fabrics works for me. Also, tailored styles help with authority. I love blue and green together, even though it's not the bulk of my wardrobe; I also think pink and brown are approachable, friendly colors. I have heard it said that Spokane is friendly, but don't expect to be invited to anyone's home. Wonder if that is related to people here tending to introversion? People's main concern here seems to be avoiding burn-out, as opposed to relationship building. We can certainly talk about SAD, but for the record - I don’t have it, although my husband does. When I notice a slight feeling of depression, I’m getting better about just going to bed; usually that cures it. For me, a more sinister type of depression results from circumstances conspiring to limit my opportunities for conversation; those cases can be very scary, because I quickly reach the point of not having the energy to do the work to remedy the situation.

I can definitely be guilty of chatting up strangers in queues!

Since I don’t really wear flowy fabrics, the advice to wear crispy fabrics works for me. Also, tailored styles help with authority. I love blue and green together, even though it’s not the bulk of my wardrobe; I also think pink and brown are approachable, friendly colors.

I have heard it said that Spokane is friendly, but don’t expect to be invited to anyone’s home. Wonder if that is related to people here tending to introversion? People’s main concern here seems to be avoiding burn-out, as opposed to relationship building.

]]> By: Mom http://betweenmypeers.com/2008/11/17/my-three-sions-introversion-extroversion-and-depression/#comment-55790 Mom Tue, 18 Nov 2008 17:59:21 +0000 http://betweenmypeers.com/2008/11/17/my-three-sions-introversion-extroversion-and-depression/#comment-55790 Lots of {{{{{{ hugs }}}}}}}. Don't forget you had a REALLY big, busy weekend. I think, sometimes 'sad' just means 'sorry, adventure's done' and we must, as Ellem said, decompress. This is from someone who had SAD experiences for years - some seemed to be related to clouds and rain, and some to activities and excitement, and some to hormones. Watch it when the three come together!!! Lots of {{{{{{ hugs }}}}}}}. Don’t forget you had a REALLY big, busy weekend.
I think, sometimes ’sad’ just means ’sorry, adventure’s done’ and we must, as Ellem said, decompress.

This is from someone who had SAD experiences for years - some seemed to be related to clouds and rain, and some to activities and excitement, and some to hormones. Watch it when the three come together!!!

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