People empty me. I have to get away to refill.
-C. Bukowski
This quote is true for me, and many other people may find it is true for them as well. I volunteer at a camp for a week in the summer sometimes. Working with energetic third and fourth graders is not easy, and very tiring. When I get home, I find myself in my room for the next week, listening to music, and relaxing. The meaning of this quote is simple. Being around people wears me out, and I need to be alone to get my energy back. Other people that can relate to Bukowski’s quote understand the importance of being alone, to recharge. Even a day at school uses most of my energy. Other people that cannot relate to the quote have trouble understanding why we need to be alone. An example is my siblings. After a day at school, I need to be alone, to “refill” myself. They always want to play, and don’t understand why I spend so much time alone. It’s hard to explain why, because they are to young to understand. Even when you try to explain, they just don’t get it. To conclude, being alone is important when you’re an introvert, and sometimes you just can’t explain it.