The worst feeling in the world is feeling invisible There were moments where I felt like this in Brazil. Most writers, travelers, or nomads like to paint a disney movie like image of their favorite countries and sell it as better than everywhere else. Brazil aligns with me, but that doesn’t mean it is perfect or that I don’t have my struggles. I have struggled to make friends with other Brazilians, but I have managed to make some. One of these struggles is due to my introverted tendencies and Brazil’s susceptibility to shallow behaviors and perceptions. 3 obstacles that make…

I really despise this quote “Your networth is your network.” When I hear this quote, it translates to me that you should only befriend people who can do something for you and disregard others who can’t. Networking and making friends can be a shallow experience, especially for introverts. But there is a unique way how to network for introverts. When people are socially engineered to treat others as tools or objects to better their social circles and careers, the bigger and shinier objects will always get the attention of others. In this case, this mindset is very extroverted, motivated by…