The author describes themselves as an introvert who prefers solitary activities and deeper conversations over small talk. They dislike being social and only have a small circle of close friends. Some advantages of being introverted include having time alone to make decisions without considering others and being able to focus energy on one task at a time. However, introversion also means occasionally feeling anxious and shy, especially around strangers.

1. Representing Me:Introverted
“Oh, look at that poor Teoh. He’s walking towards the commercial block alone. He must be a loner.
Ha ha ha!” These are the words people usually say behind me whenever they see me doing things
alone. Well, in actual fact, I am alone, not alone by chance, but alone by choice. Among all the
characteristics I find about myself, the term “introverted” suits me the most. ‘Introverted’ is an
adjective that describes a person who is shy, reserved and withdrawn. Personally, I dislike small talk
among my peers, friends or even total strangers. The fact is, I prefer deeper conversations that
require more in-depth thoughts, personal feelings as well as careful analysis. Small talks that are
related to celebrity gossips, fashion or even Korean drama storylines are definitely not in my favour.
If I am unlucky enough to be caught in the middle of small talks, I will remain silent for the entire
conversation or leave the group of friends with the lamest excuses and head back home immediately.
Moreover, I prefer smaller-sized social groups. I am very selective when it comes to friends and such,
I only have a handful of people whom I can proudly call my best friends. I constantly ‘hang out’ with
the same people at the same place and at the same time. I truly enjoy solitary life and I do not step
out of the comforts of my home unless there are necessary obligations at hand, for instance to
attend classes in school, to pump petrol for my vehicle, to fetch my sister for her tuition classes and
to buy bread for my family. It’s weird that I enjoy all the time spent alone, because I get to make my
own decisions and also to prevent myself from being affected by others. As all of us have different
thoughts and preferences, it may be hard to come up with decisions that satisfy the needs and taste
of others. However, being alone for most of the time, I get to decide what to eat, what movies to
watch, where to shop and what songs to listen all on my own. In addition, I would rather participate
in activities that do not require company. The activities I often carry out are watching movies and
jogging. I love watching movies alone as I get to choose the movies I prefer without satisfying the
needs of others. Similar to deep conversations, I love to watch movies that are meaningful and
provoke deep thinking, mostly movies that were directed by Christopher Nolan such as The Batman
trilogy and Interstellar. I prefer to jog alone as well as I do not need a partner to participate in this
sport. Moreover, I like to run at my own pace and concentrate as I train for my stamina. Being an
introvert had its advantages. As introverts don’t usually speak a lot, we tend to concentrate on our
surroundings and the people around it before or during a conversation. Personally, I observe and
analyse the situation I am in before I give my opinions. This is to avoid myself from saying anything
that makes me look like a fool. Contrary toextroverts, we tend to think before we speak. As I am not
a socially active person, I could channel all my energy into a single activity at a time. This maximizes
my productivity as I tend to focus on my priorities first before I entertain other minor tasks. Finally,
being an introvert, I tend to feel anxious and shy occasionally. I could recall incidents whereby I
avoid face-to-face communication with the people around me backin my primary school days. I tend
to avoid eye contact and use a softer voice with the person I’m talking to as I lack self-confidence
when I speak. Moreover, I would sweat and have a gassy stomach whenever I talk publically. This
may be due to a lack of self-esteem.