elle kynzer

Innie or Outie? I Almost Pulled Up My Shirt To Look; It wasn't About My Navel??



Posted: Wednesday, February 15, 2012

by elle kynzer

Actually my personality is multifunctional.  Yes, that's an odd statement, but I have periods of reclusiveness, and periods of outgoing that urge me to go here or there and meet new people.  However, if we are going to label ourselves, then I guess I'm an "Innie" for the purposes of this article.  Privacy, quietness, and minding my own business would describe my life at present.

Too many people try to get involved in everyone else's private lives, even if they can't run their own lives they want to run yours or mine.  I've found the past few years to be more fun if I spend less time with people.  Most want to spend money, either shopping or at gathering places. Too many are obsessed with things instead of caring about others.

I'm sick of politics, because we are either on their side or we aren't liked anymore.  To me, it seems like most people talk to much about nothing, post too much on facebook, and worry about the wrong things.  Wisdom is supposed to come with age, but all of them aren't trying to ride that bus.

Writing is a way of expressing oneself about things that matter to us, so many writers are innies.  Being invested in one place of quiet writing time is sometimes essential to success.  However it takes some 'outness' to be able to enjoy the popularity that comes with writing well.  I truly admire the person who can find that balance, and be an 'outie' when the time calls for it.  It's like wearing jeans and t shirts in the day time, then adorning a slinky black dress for the opera, and doing both equally well and appearing comfortable in both.

It's a gift to be comfortable on stage, and know the right words to say.  Those who are able to fit in at a party and who later can fit in at a museum of antiquities are rare, it requires the ability to transform oneself like a chameleon.  Those qualities help the writers who need to speak publicly or sign books at a public forum.  Most of us who love to write really do not care for the public part. Oh, we will rise to the occasion if needed, but then we will return to our cocoon.
Elle Kynzer was born in the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina, and grew up in a rural area, as an only child. She is married with one son, and two grandsons.

She was a Personnel Assistant in her early twenties, and began hiring employees for the company. By her early thirties she had returned to NC, and became an Executive Officer in Real Estate. She also served as part-time USNR for more than ten years.

Elle went back to college at WCU, then went on to teach Criminal Justice for a local Community College, in the local High Schools/college credit.

Elle Kynzer, Author:

E Books:

Non Fiction: EXONERATED-Nancy Hanks Lincoln/mother to Pres Abraham Lincoln; Fiction Mystery: BLOODY CLOTHES ON THE INTERSTATE;UNDER MURKY WATERS.

Poetry: A WINDING RIVER; Paranormal: TRAMPLING ON JUSTICE; Christian: REFLECTIONS OF GRACE See Amazon.com; or visit my blog for descriptions.

Her blog http://ellekynzer.blogspot.com/

Innie or outie?
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» left by Christofer French
 98 days 10 hours ago.
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Now, that's an opening that caught my eye. Excellent article. Much insight and careful enunciation of varied qualities.
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» left by Dawn Novotny
 98 days 6 hours ago.
19 fans.
Great article Elle,

From another cocoon sister. Dawn

ps. do you prefer elle with a small e or capital E?
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» left by elle kynzer 94 days 23 hours ago.
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Actually the capital is either/or with me; when I first joined WS I was trying to remain understated I guess. Just noted your question, slow I guess. Thanks for reading and asking.
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