I am a people person. I love talking to others, interacting in person, online, over the phone, whatever. I love making people laugh, talking about my day, and listening to others share as well.
Those of you who know me already know how outgoing I am. Even in kindergarten, I started getting report cards that said, “Ashley is a bright little girl, but she is too social.” This report card trend continued until I reached the age where it was a lost cause to tell my parents I talk a lot…as it was clear they already knew.
I doubt I shocked anybody when I decided to join a sorority in college. 100+ new friends? Yes, please! My freshman year I made what seemed like a million new friends living in an all-girls dorm at The University of Kansas. My sophomore and junior years, I lived in the sorority house with about 80 women. My senior year I lived in a 13 bedroom house with 12 sorority sisters.
My point is that I’ve surrounded myself with people my whole life. I have an amazing support system of family and friends, and I’ve always either lived with them or spent my free time with them. Needless to say, I never had much alone time until I graduated college. I was totally okay with this, until I realized that I didn’t know who I was on my own. I knew exactly who I was when 20 of my closest friends and family were within earshot all day, every day, but that didn’t matter unless I knew who I was without all of the noise.
I spent 22 years of my life relying on others to make me happy. I never just took the time to figure out how I could make myself happy. Maybe I was maturing, but all of a sudden, the girl with 12 roommates was insisting on living alone after graduation.
Now, once again, those of you who know me know that I actually moved back in with my parents after graduation. In fact, I just moved out of their house last week. But, the point is that I knew that’s what I needed. Sure, it was comfortable for me to have someone to come home to every day, but I realized that I cannot rely on someone else to make me happy.
It’s okay to be alone. In fact, it’s great to be alone! I’m a young, very independent woman, with the rest of my life to live with other people, assuming I get married and/or have kids some day. So, of course I appreciate my family and my friends for always being there for me, but right now, I cherish my alone time more than anything else, and I can finally say that I know exactly who I am.
Appreciative Revolutionary: Ashley Campbell (@_Ashley_Nicole_)
Bio: I am a twenty four year old Kansas City native currently freelancing as a social media marketer & copywriter. I consider myself, first and foremost, a philanthropist, as nonprofits are my real passion. I love to write, talk, laugh, learn, observe, cook & play. My blog chronicles some of my own entry level observations as a young professional navigating my new career. I appreciate Sam for her friendship and ability to remind those around her to be thankful.
Favorite ice cream flavor: Ben & Jerry’s Chunky Monkey
I appreciate Ashley’s sincerity, her zest for life, and her positive energy!
