Now that my freshman year of college has come to a close, I have realized that I have learned quite a few important things this year.
My entire life I have been called shy, and it really bothers me that people see this as a bad thing. I personally don't consider myself shy anymore, but I am definitely more introverted. I prefer to stay in and play video games or watch Netflix on a Friday night than go out and get drunk like most of my peers. I don't have anything against that lifestyle, I just don't understand why people feel the need to criticize my life choices. If staying home on the weekends is what makes me happy, then who are you to say that what I'm doing is wrong or bad?
So for all you shy people out there that have a hard time making friends and prefer not to go out every night, that's okay. How you live your life is completely up to you. That being said, don't be afraid to venture out into the world every once in a while. Take little risks here and there, and learn something new.
And above all, love who you are and don't be afraid to share your lovely self with others.
