[Andrew Brunelle]

This is exactly what I've been looking for. I'm introverted, but I'm not a shy person. i just find that it's so damn annoying to talk about things that don't really matter. When talking to most people in "small talk," I often get bored as well, not to mention that talking to people drains all my energy completely, especially if you have one of those energy vampires who are so energetic, you get tired just by listening and watching them. And then there's the whole ego thing where you sometimes exaggerate to make yourself feel better, but I find that when I am alone, I don't have to bring these things into consideration. I'm relaxed and I don't need to worry about dealing with these people whose only motives for talking is either to make themselves feel better about themselves or tell you their autobiography. I find that if you can find people who talk about interesting subjects that inspire you and not just mundane drivel or a negative complaining rant, then you will have a good energy exchange. It's the people that complain and talk about unintersting things that really bring me down.
I realize that the majority of people in the world are kind of like this. There are very few people who I can have an intellectual conversation with that will stimulate both of our minds. It's almost like talking to the metaphorical "bears" is counterproductive as it takes up more energy than it's worth, but talking to 'eagles' can bring you up a notch, especially if the conversation is meaningful to both of you.