I recently did one of those fun quizzes that tells you whether you’re an introvert or an extravert, but instead of the standard terminology, it asks Are You a Lava Lamp or a Disco Ball?

Not surprisingly, here are my results:

You Are a Lava Lamp

You are dreamy, relaxed, and contemplative. You like to get lost inside your own head. You never know where your thoughts will take you, and you consider reflection to be a wild ride. You’re happy to sit and be alone for long periods of time. You only do well with others who are like minded. You appreciate other peaceful, creative types. Great things can come when great minds get together.

A friend came across this at the Anagram Hall of Fame:

CONVERSATION = VOICES RANT ON

I’m sure it was an introvert who thought that up! Actually, I wouldn’t be surprised if most anagrams are the work of introverts.

I came across this interesting blog entry: The Introvert’s Path To Success: Learn To Act Like An Extrovert

A couple of excerpts, and my comments:

I’ve learned to live in an extroverted world and have even been called a “closet extrovert” because if someone brings up business as a topic of discussion I will end up talking for hours.

I also become very talkative when it’s a subject that excites me - like personality type, or organizing!

I am not particularly shy, so I don’t mind interacting with people and trying to be extroverted, but it does have side effects. … After two hours … I am exhausted and ready to go home.

If I am out at networking or other events on two or (shudder) more days in a row, it’s not unusual for me to then stay in for several days afterwards.

Some of the other entries and articles linked from this sound very interesting too - I’m looking forward to checking them out!