Comments for 95% Certain http://95percent.wordpress.com Just another WordPress.com weblog Mon, 08 Jun 2009 15:46:58 +0000 http://wordpress.com/ hourly 1 Comment on An introvert manifesto, kind of by IntrovertFemale http://95percent.wordpress.com/2007/08/21/an-introvert-manifesto-kind-of/#comment-103 IntrovertFemale Mon, 08 Jun 2009 15:46:58 +0000 http://95percent.wordpress.com/2007/08/21/an-introvert-manifesto-kind-of/#comment-103 I couldn't agree more with what you have written. Its not just in the US that introversion is considered abnormal, its the same story in other cultures as well :(. Its so comforting to know that I'm not the only woman in this world who does not want children. I actually envy other couples who don't have children for some reason. I have never understood the desperation and frustration that women experience when they can't have children. Nor have I ever felt any "urge" to reproduce. I know I'll make an excellent mother if I have a child, but given the choice, I'd rather not have one. I am proud to be an introvert and I thank God for making me one! Thank you for your great post :) I couldn’t agree more with what you have written. Its not just in the US that introversion is considered abnormal, its the same story in other cultures as well :( . Its so comforting to know that I’m not the only woman in this world who does not want children. I actually envy other couples who don’t have children for some reason. I have never understood the desperation and frustration that women experience when they can’t have children. Nor have I ever felt any “urge” to reproduce. I know I’ll make an excellent mother if I have a child, but given the choice, I’d rather not have one.
I am proud to be an introvert and I thank God for making me one!
Thank you for your great post :)

]]> Comment on AAAH TWILIGHT by Nick Drapeau http://95percent.wordpress.com/2009/05/08/aaah-twilight/#comment-102 Nick Drapeau Fri, 08 May 2009 17:22:38 +0000 http://95percent.wordpress.com/?p=17#comment-102 Haha! Funny, if it wasn't so painful. Life is too short for mediocre fiction... Also, have you heard what Stephen King said about Meyer? "Both Rowling and Meyer, they’re speaking directly to young people. ... The real difference is that Jo Rowling is a terrific writer and Stephenie Meyer can’t write worth a darn. She’s not very good." (http://blogs.usaweekend.com/whos_news/2009/02/exclusive-steph.html) Haha! Funny, if it wasn’t so painful. Life is too short for mediocre fiction…

Also, have you heard what Stephen King said about Meyer?

“Both Rowling and Meyer, they’re speaking directly to young people. … The real difference is that Jo Rowling is a terrific writer and Stephenie Meyer can’t write worth a darn. She’s not very good.” (http://blogs.usaweekend.com/whos_news/2009/02/exclusive-steph.html)

]]> Comment on An introvert manifesto, kind of by Michelle http://95percent.wordpress.com/2007/08/21/an-introvert-manifesto-kind-of/#comment-99 Michelle Wed, 21 Jan 2009 20:40:10 +0000 http://95percent.wordpress.com/2007/08/21/an-introvert-manifesto-kind-of/#comment-99 God--reading this finally gives some clarity to how I have felt for a long time. Just came upon your blog googling "closet introvert." I am a closet introvert--I have always felt compelled to show others that I am social and outgoing, even though I am not. 95% of the time, I would rather be in my apartment alone than out in social situations. I HATE the phone and I always ignore when people call me--especially if they are people I don't know well. When I get to know someone really well, like my coworker or my best friend of 5 years, then I become quite open and honest. But to people I have just met, I find it so difficult to open up. I NEVER feel like myself when I'm in a social situation with strangers. In high school I think I was much more social. Or maybe that was because in high school, I felt a tremendously larger degree of pressure to have lots of friends. God–reading this finally gives some clarity to how I have felt for a long time. Just came upon your blog googling “closet introvert.” I am a closet introvert–I have always felt compelled to show others that I am social and outgoing, even though I am not. 95% of the time, I would rather be in my apartment alone than out in social situations. I HATE the phone and I always ignore when people call me–especially if they are people I don’t know well. When I get to know someone really well, like my coworker or my best friend of 5 years, then I become quite open and honest. But to people I have just met, I find it so difficult to open up. I NEVER feel like myself when I’m in a social situation with strangers. In high school I think I was much more social. Or maybe that was because in high school, I felt a tremendously larger degree of pressure to have lots of friends.

]]> Comment on An introvert manifesto, kind of by Jennifer http://95percent.wordpress.com/2007/08/21/an-introvert-manifesto-kind-of/#comment-98 Jennifer Fri, 05 Sep 2008 03:16:44 +0000 http://95percent.wordpress.com/2007/08/21/an-introvert-manifesto-kind-of/#comment-98 You are correct. I never wanted children BUT I felt it was something I was supposed to do. Even as a child, I didn't like children that much. I'm miserable. I'm counting down the years until it's time for them to get out. Sad but true. You are correct. I never wanted children BUT I felt it was something I was supposed to do. Even as a child, I didn’t like children that much. I’m miserable. I’m counting down the years until it’s time for them to get out. Sad but true.

]]> Comment on About by 95percent http://95percent.wordpress.com/about/#comment-7 95percent Sat, 23 Jun 2007 00:56:12 +0000 #comment-7 Yes, it's the view from the top of Steptoe Butte! I don't remember which direction I was facing, though. Yes, it’s the view from the top of Steptoe Butte! I don’t remember which direction I was facing, though.

]]> Comment on About by Sara http://95percent.wordpress.com/about/#comment-6 Sara Thu, 21 Jun 2007 04:53:03 +0000 #comment-6 I have to ask - is that the Palouse in your banner picture there? I have to ask – is that the Palouse in your banner picture there?

]]> Comment on In which the author plans to put her number-crunching skills to good use by Simonne http://95percent.wordpress.com/2007/05/07/hello-world/#comment-3 Simonne Mon, 18 Jun 2007 09:51:00 +0000 #comment-3 This is great! I'm in total agreement. It started off well and sank into the same old predictable tripe. Sigh. This is great! I’m in total agreement. It started off well and sank into the same old predictable tripe. Sigh.

]]> Comment on Short and sad by Simonne http://95percent.wordpress.com/2007/06/01/short-and-sad/#comment-2 Simonne Mon, 18 Jun 2007 09:48:31 +0000 http://95percent.wordpress.com/2007/06/01/short-and-sad/#comment-2 SIGH. I've tried inventing some male based insults - just to add them to my book - but it's hard to start a new trend with the prevailing winds blowing as they do. I guess that's not the right thing to do either. A nice world it would be if there are no gender based insults at all. Still, just ONE tinsy winsy male-based insult isn't too much to ask is it?! Love your blog by the way - just found it through Thinking Girl :) SIGH. I’ve tried inventing some male based insults – just to add them to my book – but it’s hard to start a new trend with the prevailing winds blowing as they do. I guess that’s not the right thing to do either. A nice world it would be if there are no gender based insults at all. Still, just ONE tinsy winsy male-based insult isn’t too much to ask is it?!
Love your blog by the way – just found it through Thinking Girl :)

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