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The Struggle of being an Introverted Extrovert: A Memoir

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Lisa Mason Student Contributor, Saint Vincent College
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Kaura Bassegio Student Contributor, Saint Vincent College
This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at St Vincent chapter and does not reflect the views of Her Campus.

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Definition: I am Beyoncé. Always. But like…do we really have to be all night; always?

Sound familiar? If so, join the club! Welcome, we’ve been looking for new members. If you’ve come to talk about the struggles of being an introverted extrovert then look no further! We completely understand the “I love to be in the center of attention; but only after some much needed me time” mentality. Let’s take a look at a day in the life of our daily struggles…

It’s not that you don’t like meeting new people; you just like your down time.

Because new people means more trying and more pressure. Honestly, what are these people like? Plus, there’s only so many ways to wear your LBD. Next thing you know you’re suddenly 2000 & late… like this joke.

And then comes the second-guessing; maybe we just shouldn’t go at all. You’ve had a long day; do you really feel like entertaining tonight?

But, you don’t want to be a bad friend and let everyone down.

Eh, or you could just make up another excuse as to why you can’t go… again. *Mental note: Remember to turn off read receipts.

You end up just forcing yourself to go.

Because, seriously, you think about how you could be the life of this party.

Okay. You’re going. But you still don’t really feel like it. *3 hours later: That. Was. LEGENDARY.

You went for a little and now you’re back in your room and it is time for NETFLIX.

End of the night comes around & realizations ensue that your life is suddenly a Katy Perry song.

Do It All Again…

Lisa Mason is currently a Junior Marketing major with a minor in Management. She is a member of Activities Programming Board, Women in Business, Singers, and works as an Admissions Ambassador at Saint Vincent College. Since she has a passion for meeting and helping others; she hopes to use her field of Marketing to become a professor as well as become a Marketing Manager of a firm someday in a major city. You can find her enjoying time with her friends, drinking salted caramel cappuccinos, or blogging. Also, it wouldn't be the craziest thing in the world to say that she is a Netflix, caffeine, and retail therapy enthusiast. Follow her on Instagram: masonjar_17 and check out her blog at http://youngandtwenty.blogspot.com/.
Kaura Bassegio is a Saint Vincent College Alumna with a degree in marketing. As founder and former President of the St. Vincent chapter, Kaura worked on pitching ideas, editing, and leading a large team of women. Throughout her years at Saint Vincent, Kaura worked in the retail industry where she received her internship at American Eagle Outfitters. Now that she is a college graduate, Kaura will be focused on family, friends, and most importantly, finding a job! She is interested in fashion and her dream is to live and work in New York City. Follow her on Instagram: kauralbassegio