All my life I have always been introverted; I spend most of my time indoors, and it takes a lot to convince me to be part of the outside world. For that reason, every moment spent outside the four corners of my room feels like I am having the time of my life, but I still could not change loving to stay indoors. I have just a few friends who stuck with me and many that left because I could not change from being introverted to being extroverted like them; they always want to be outside while I always love the peace and quiet that comes with spending time indoors.
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The few friends that stayed managed to understand my type of person, in most cases, since I hate to leave my room, they would always bring the party to my room, but sometimes if they want the party outside, they do all it takes to make sure that I am part of it, even if it means dragging me out of my bed. It was difficult, but after some time I had to adapt and realize that we ought to make certain sacrifices for friendship; at least they have done so much more; the little I can do is be present when needed. My introverted lifestyle makes every day look like a normal day, even my birthday. I strongly doubt if I have any special day, but friends will always try to make some days feel special as well as try to celebrate.
We have just been inducted into the Nigerian University Engineering Students Association (NUESA), and like always, I wanted to retire back to my room when my friend ran to catch up with me.
"Hey Kachi, where do you think you are going?" Murphy asked patiently, waiting for my response.
"I am going home; I feel stressed, and I need to rest." I responded with a smile, knowing fully well that was not going to happen.
"Well, that is not going to happen because I and the other guys have planned to hang out at a lounge in town to celebrate our small wins, and it is annoying to see you want to go home because I told you about this plan earlier." Murphy said frowning because he had told me earlier, but I still wanted to miss it.
"I am sorry, bro, but you know how it is with me, but no problem; I will stick around for the hangout." I said reluctantly.
I felt forced to be part of this hangout; time flies, and it was time to move to the venue for the hangout, and the look on my face pushed Murphy to tease me, "If you like frown like an angry lion, you will still follow us." Murphy said, smiling mischievously.
"Will I stay till the end of all the events at the lounge?" I asked since I was planning to just breeze in and breeze out.
"We went there together; we are definitely leaving at the same time. Nobody is leaving the other behind." Murphy said clearly and loudly.
Well, I got to the venue of the hangout, and I was swept off my feet; I saw reasons to stay back as the music and the rhythm were unavoidable, and I could not help but dance; there was enough to eat and drink. Moving my body to music is something I hardly do, but since it was just impossible to act like nothing was going on, I danced like never before. I was not even shy that day. "Is this what it is like to spend time outside? I am having the time of my life." I said to Murphy, at the top of my voice, since the music was so loud.
In as much as is very good to limit making friends because it can lead one to some bad conduct you never expected but same time we really need people around us, once in a while we need to have some fun as you did.