I’ve always been a loner! I’m one of those people with a book in hand, earbuds in, and the volume way up, and I couldn’t be happier! When you see me like this, avoid me at all costs because that means I’m not up for some human interaction! Yeah, I love my alone time! Some people think that introverted people like me, who highly value their alone time, are miserable and lonely. They got that totally wrong; at least if you’re speaking to me, I’m debunking that idea of yours! I love my alone time, and it’s totally OK if I’m the only one who understands!

Now, I’m going to talk about being a loner in a sea of people with their communities and fandoms! I don’t necessarily seek out company to fangirl with! Sometimes I stumble across them, as if the stars perfectly aligned that day for us to meet! But most of the time, reading forums and being in my usual ninja mode is sufficient for me! I don’t need group discussion, though that itself sounds like a blast; I don’t think I’m that outgoing even online. Sometimes I go to Twitter to fangirl over new series I read, but only a handful of people understand me—sometimes no one at all. It does sound sad, but weirdly enough, it’s satisfying—being different and liking something off the radar! But of course I do sometimes want people to recognize the series and fandom I’m giddily fangirling with!

It’s the reason why I have rec posts every month! It’s why I tweet about them because I was hoping people will recognize or get intrigued! If I love something, I’m quite vocal about it because I love to spread the news around! I’ll be doing my favorite series—which I deem remarkable—a disservice if I don’t speak out and promote it! It is why I’m adamant on telling people my fave either by rec’ing or giving it a shootout!

So while I do enjoy the solitude, I also love to share my faves! I know that I have sometimes problem with popular series but giving my faves the boost is also fun, too! I had a short convo on twitter before about this; both of us are more introspective in finding our next reads or fandom! I don’t check out what’s in or popular, but I check out what interests me regardless of whether it’s mainstream or not! Maybe I’m a loner, but these hidden jewels give me the right company!

How about you? Do you also find yourself a loner? Your tastes seem eclectic. Or are you surrounded by people who aren’t into what you like? Leave me some lovin’ by sharing your thoughts or liking this post!