becoming an introvert...

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[@jsbrando4132]

Nat, your description of becoming more introverted is basically what it's like for many adults going from their young 20's to their later 20's and into their 30's. At some point you say to your SO or think to yourself "I'm at home, on a Friday night, watching a movie by myself, and getting ready for bed at 9:30PM.". We all do it. :)

[@3DJapan]

I do except I'm up all night doing it. Less people and distractions.

[@72Guyman]

Some of that comes from growing up and just becoming more tired and or getting beat down by the tribulations of life and getting fed up with people, and some of it is also probably covid, keeping everyone inside for ages and people adapting then having trouble going back the other way.

[@Ashar121]

I thought my wife and I were the only ones who just started going to bed earlier and earlier. I thought it had to do with moving out to the suburbs

[@Crinbo]

Yeah that hit me in my early 20s. I went from hanging out with people almost every day to being like eh I can see my friends once a month or so and it’s fine. Or less! Who gives a shit? I just want to stay home with my wife

[@Pumkindog69]

I kinda feel like you have to be born an introvert to be one because for example: a person who has been loud it’s entire life doesn’t become quite all of a sudden. It’s all natural when it comes to being introverted.

[@HiddenKeyElement]

Watching _Death on the Nile_ while on a boat on the Nile is tight - in my best Ryan George impression😅

[@thoughtstorms_keith]

You are much better at vlogging than you think you are. I'm glad you took time for yourself. I'm very glad you got this opportunity, and i'm glad you brought us along with you!

[@nattiegold]

thanks!! Hope to do more vlogs when interesting things happen haha

[@djlow9915]

I loved how movie night was instantly shot down by Tyler, unless you filmed it. You could've treated everyone to a live reaction Nat 😄 What an awesome view as you headed along the river. And being among the pillars of hieroglyphs must have been amazing. I think everybody enjoys and needs a little "Me" time of late. Everything has changed so much in the past couple of years. Everybody needs a reset. Thanks for sharing your series of vacay videos with us Nat. You had quite a trip 💛

[@John-ru4iz]

I've always been an introvert. People with tons of energy and always wanting to visit and do things just drain my battery lol.

[@lastlegend9657]

Welcome to the introverted side of the spectrum Nat, where alone time is best time!

[@danishprince2760]

13:00 - Just gonna say how freaking awesome it is to hear you saying "my employees"! Love to see how the channel grew from a couple of simple reaction videos to you creating an awesome community and having to have employees, that's so awesome!

[@maiaratana8924]

as someone from NZ i will say a lot of our jobs work on military time (like when clocking in/out and when you get your schedule) but normally people use 1pm/am for everyday things :)

[@nattiegold]

interesting!

[@portland-182]

The 'Death on the Nile' version you didn't watch was filmed at the first location you visited, as was 'The Spy Who Loved Me'.

[@aj897]

I'm half Egyptian and lived there for 12 years, haven't been there since 2011 so this video brought back some old memories, thank you, I'm glad you enjoyed your visit :D

[@holdyourfire74]

I've always been more introverted. I can socialize with friends and attend functions and events that I need to and be fine during them. But, it zaps me. I have no energy at the end of them. Especially when it's one thing after another. Taking time for myself during a busy holiday or vacation destination is paramount, or I am miserable after returning and going immediately back to regular schedule. So I totally get it! It looks like you had an amazing time though. Egypt looks absolutely beautiful. It's never really been on my bucket list, but your vlog has got me thinking about it. Thanks for sharing it with us!

[@arwaalrabiah5531]

Hiii can u plz do a curly hair routine tutorial or advice on taking care of it, I have curly hair and always wondered what you do to it to make it this beautiful

[@THANIE1012]

This really made me think of what I and many of my friends have been going through during the pandemic. It's very similar, but I don't think it's that we are now introverted. I know I was extroverted before, and for the most part, I still am. But I think this has taught all of us not only to deal with being alone and inside, but it taught us to appreciate it too. I didn't like being at home all day every day before, and I still would prefer to go out, but now I think I don't mind it like I used to. I know how to enjoy it now. And maybe that's why some people feel like they're introverted now, because it's this new way to spend their time, and because it's new it's what you want to do more. At least for now. I hope I said this in a way that made sense.

[@thatHARVguy]

There's a difference between being lonely and being alone. During the pandemic, many people have learned the difference and how to deal/appreciate/live with it.

[@quietprofessional]

Hey Nat, glad you're on a cruise. Canada does use AM/PM time...except for the province of Quebec which uses military time. It would be easier for a Quebecer to pick it up if they enlist in the Canadian Armed Forces than for an English-speaking Canadian recruit/officer candidate.

[@LUCASDOMINGUES21]

I really do love your vlogs,i can see the Natalie Gold,not just the girl who rect movies and TV shows,i can see a wonderful person,funny,simple and kind girl that brings Joy for everybody who watch. You are incredible !!!!

[@3DJapan]

Death on the Nile the book is a classic. The movie is brand new. Still in theaters.

[@Kap00rwith2os]

I used to be a mix of intro and extrovertness, but the pandemic has DEFINITELY made me an introvert. I get so much anxiety now just going out, but on the flip side I get FOMO if I stay at home all day... It's complicated 😅. With Spring upon us and COVID becoming more manageable I hope to get my inner extrovert out a little more.

[@MrDuDeTheFirst]

I've heard people saying they are both intro- and extroverted before but i think it's more like a "spectrum" I don't think anybody is a full-blown intro- or extrovert. I've always been on the introverted side but i have a couple of groups of friends i enjoy to hang out with regularly. I also think it's a bit more deeply engrained in our personality's and won't shift as easy, sure some aspects may be more pronounced in certain situations and at certain times but some research suggests that the baseline of how introverted someone is can be seen as early as infancy. (like, most cry-babies are introverts because they get overwelmed more quickly.)

[@thatHARVguy]

@@MrDuDeTheFirst I recently learned of the term ambivert. Depending on, well anything, we can be anywhere on that spectrum.

[@qwi2311]

Welcome to Adulthood. Internal Validation becomes more important than External Validation.

[@garmisra7841]

My wife is Coeliac too, so I feel ya pain. Glad you're having/had a good trip. Egypt is somewhere I've always wanted to go.

[@davidpan572]

I'm glad you were able to take some time to care for yourself, including when you made the executive decision to chill instead of sightseeing some more. The footage you recorded of your boat trip and hieroglyphs was breath-taking, especially that shot of you by the window 5:17. As long as you are comfortable with what you're sharing with us, there's no bad way to vlog. Don't worry about feeling like you're showing off, we're all here because we love what you share! I think as we get older, it becomes a lot harder to find free time for ourselves because we eventually find ourselves preoccupied with an ever increasing load of responsibilities. I love how sweet and supportive your mom is!

[@KBTibbs]

Every vacation I plan 1 dead day about 1/3 to 1/2 of the way through to do nothing or to do very little. It's a miracle worker.

[@KnightWitch]

You're with a person you're comfortable with and don't necessarily need anyone else. That's the introvert dream.

[@kingmasss3919]

Really tho.

[@Valp85]

The middle east and dessert pastries are truly a wonder of the world. I have never experienced a sugar high like the one I got when a study buddy asked us to help him finish the leftovers from his family's celebration of Eid.

[@philCTO]

I feel guilty all the time when I do things for myself. Thanks for sharing. A good reminder.

[@Mr59Kenzo]

the Military and aviators use the 24hour clock.makes it easier to convert time, good vlog Nat

[@mikeymad]

You are the queen of the Nile. Makes me start looking up river cruises. Thanks for taking us along.

[@logankerlee]

I super enjoyed this video Nat! It was so much fun watching your experience out in Egypt. I can relate with you on being an introverted extrovert. I've been this way for ages and ages. It isn't something that I'm bothered by or that I let bother me when others complain. It's just how I am! xD There are days when I LOVE going out and seeing the world. Days where nothing improves my mood more than going out in public and being around others. There's also the opposite and that takes up a majority of my days. Days where I'm strictly avoiding going out or being in public. When I'm feeling uncomfortable if I'm to be seen. Not in a negative or I feel bad for looking any particular way - just I"m not wanting to be around other people. I used to have a dog named Bart that I took for walks daily. I loved him to pieces! Sadly, he's no longer with me and now I'm no longer outside everyday as a result. One day I do plan on rescuing another doggo friend but until then I'll likely remain alone. Not a huge deal! Just how it goes with me. Anyway though! When I had Bart I was outside daily taking him for walks. I was in a way excited to be out there with him. He really did brighten my days! I loved this video Nat and I'm super looking forward to more like it. Personal blogs are a lot of fun for me to watch and comment on.

[@namelesswhocares8648]

You never look messy. Don't worry about it

[@silver9wolf6]

For real! Nat always looks great!

[@Nortic111]

3:22 Looking all 'Carol King - Tapestry'esque!

[@wigwitch]

I know EXACTLY how you feel and have experienced the same change during the pandemic. Plus I know others who made have made either major changes in how they live or in their personalities, priorities. And maybe we needed a bit of a shake up as well. We NEED to take time for us and I think that isn’t something that we have not done up until now. Glad that you took this trip and that you were ok and had people who understood that you needed your own time to take care of you.

[@epicdreamkid]

Nat, you are a wonderful person! this video was not only amazingly filmed, it also made me realize some things for myself. thank you. and thank you for the daily reminder to drink water !!!

[@twooharmony2000]

17:20 viewers are your 4th wall that makes it worth breaking the the barrier keeping the noise in...the recording camera is your Wilson--(Tom Hanks, "Castaway".)-Ernie Moore Jr.

[@ieyke]

You didn't watch Death On The Nile....while on a boat....ON THE NILE???? That's literally the BEST possible place to watch that movie. You're basically IN the location of the plot! A cruise boat on the Nile! Ahhhhhhhhhhhh!!!!!!!! *brain asplode*

[@twooharmony2000]

10:04 I got the impression of reservedness...like what do I do now that I can film that might interest people. You don't have to acknowledge that to me-us. But your feelings and place you are in your head perhaps should be recognized.-Ernie Moore Jr.

[@OneEyedCrow1337]

I went on a trip to Cabo with my brother, his wife and my wife last summer and we did a lot of stuff each day we were there to the point where after the 4th or 5th day I absolutely needed to take a day where I didn't do anything at all and just decompress and take in some quiet time to myself. I am definitely an introvert with moments where I am extroverted and excited to be out and about doing something fun.

[@garybrown7522]

i'm the classic introvert.i have been all my life. you're an awesome person,nat. take life as it comes.

[@danielbirch212]

A beautiful girl in a big world. Congratulations for your natural hair! It's amazing!

[@derred723]

i was a party guy til my 40s. I honestly dread a ringing phone for fear it will be someone asking me to do something. I'm not an introvert but i honestly just don't like doing stuff i don't like doing which is most nonsense that people ask me to do.

[@theflamerises499]

I appreciate blessed silence. Dont waste those alone times. The world today is too loud.

[@smavtmb2196]

Fun video love your honesty and humor.

[@bigmike4544]

I have always been an introvert always doing things on my own. But at work I have to be a little extroverted because people always look to me for answers.

[@darrenyoder5114]

We were non-stop on our Egypt trip and I was ready to be done on our last day, too. The views on the Nile were pretty epic, weren’t they? Great vlog, Nat!

[@P-M-869]

I was very introverted. I wouldn't talk to my teacher in 1st grade. In high school I was tested and was over 3 standard deviations from Normal. I social phyc professor helped me get over some of it. The Pandemic hasn't helped, but being introverted helped getting through the lockdown

[@embriggs1]

OMG thank you so much for talking about this experience. I have wondered if the pandemic has created this transformation for me as a coping technique. I used to be pretty social and outgoing (probably center of the spectrum). But now I just want to be left alone and leave most other people alone. I don't know if it's a phase, recovery from pandemic, or just a change in my personality and age. Thanks again. Safe travels!

[@twooharmony2000]

I've heard somewhere else recently to this being posted that the whole rest of the world uses military time and not the U. S. of A. in all cases as a standard.-Ernie Moore Jr.

[@kimmyboo9240]

Been a subscriber of both your channels for a few months now & I just enjoy both of them! Your trip seemed like such a blast & I commend you for embracing your introversion . I was a complete introvert throughout my childhood, but transitioned into an ambivert into my adulthood. That social battery hitting on empry still surprises me when I'm socializing just fine & then BAM...I'm done...I need alone time...I cannot engage anymore😁🤷🏽‍♀️ Btw I like the vlogs. You're better at it than you think👍🏽

[@dougfile6644]

Watching this was really relaxing. It almost felt like I was on holiday with you guys. Plus I went to Egypt with my family when I was about 14 so there was some Nostalgia factor for me too 🙂

[@aamiller90]

I've been one my whole life.

[@danishprince2760]

Introvert huh.. ONE OF US, ONE OF US, ONE OF US!

[@dwighthalpert8364]

I don’t know, Nat. I would have a hard time trusting the boat that had Death on the Nile as the movie night movie 😂

[@HansPolo]

Introverts of the world unite! Separately

[@twooharmony2000]

14:49 at some point, being a zombie to go see mummies on your mommy's well deserved vacay can make Dr. Jekyll to Miss Hyde herself, a mummy when you get too wrapped-up in what you're doing, that you lose your internals, especially losing Heart. So [needle and thread-EMJ], good notice and recognition. You get Congratulates for initializing chillaxing before things got too much more taxing. Good work.-Ernie Moore Jr.

[@LordRyan88]

Well… you gonna love MoonKnight

[@raiskis1]

When you've seen one mummy, you've seen 'em all.

[@garricksmalley1733]

As someone who has been diagnosed with depression I can say you can still say you were depressed. Like all things it exists on a spectrum. Becoming more balanced between exrto and introversion I think shows growth. Coming at this from the introvert side I am glad to notice that being around people does not always drain me the way it use to. Much love to you.

[@twooharmony2000]

Ohhhhhh showing us the walls I myself may see what I otherwise would not and can read for myself [cough, with a heiroglyph dictionary]-Ernie Moore Jr.

[@NobleSon32]

Nat you are soooo photogenic and gorgeous! Loved the last vid where you and Tyler went all Indiana Jones / The Mummy adventure on us. ❤❤❤ Love you, love your content, hope you enjoyed your trip, you deserve it, and wish you the absolute best!!

[@MotorCityPhoenix313]

loved the vlog nat!

[@jackpalmer7577]

I'm from the UK and I read and say 13:00 pm as 1pm. 17 as 5, 21 as 9 etc. Just programmed my brain to do it without thinking

[@MrDuDeTheFirst]

An awesome book that helped me understand myself more was "Quiet (the power of introverts in a world that can't stop talking)" by Susan Cain, i have always been introverted and i can't say that coming into my mid-30's i'am more or less introverted(?) I like hanging out with my friends but i only have a couple of very close friends rather than a large group of acquaintances

[@eej9273]

I have always been an introvert, never had any friends, never been in a relationship, I am broke and have many mental and physical issues, so I guess I am that way because I kind of have to be that way. And when I am depressed and having a panic attack and then a rage attack and hitting myself I don't want anyone to see that. I just broke my phone a few minutes ago, it was a shitty ass old phone don't worry, and I have no money to get a new one, just wanted to feel more isolated I guess. Anyways enough of my whiny crap. It was weird for me to see people on the news through the pandemic, because I can't relate, meaning like they are upset so many places are closed and they had to stay home for so long or whatever. I was like I can't feel anything for you for that because that is what it is like for me every day for the last 20 years. I never go anywhere or do anything so every single place around could be open or closed all the time and I would have no clue. I get it though, we all have our routines, and when those get all fucked up it can make us go crazy.

[@petercofrancesco9812]

Thanks for sharing. I don't think we have to worry about you becoming an introvert. 😄

[@renaissanceman8687]

I always have a day or half day on holiday where I do nothing and stay in the apartment / hotel. If you’ve done a lot you need time to process it all. I reckon it’s pretty normal 😎

[@pieter5466]

9:03 my favorite part

[@silver9wolf6]

Cheers! I drank water with you 😂 I'm so glad that you were able to go on this trip! Thank you for your encouragement! I love hearing your thoughts on life :) I also feel like I've become much more introverted over the past couple years even though I'm extrovert 😊

[@SamKimpton]

Loved the video, and glad to see you took the time to relax and enjoy yourself!

[@joshuaspinney3208]

Honestly, when I don’t have my kids, I’m in bed by 9pm and asleep by 9:30. I’ve distanced myself from the friends that go out drinking every other night. I would much rather save myself the money and relax at home.

[@texasrattlesnake31637]

Just awesome from start to finish Nat! I'm also an Introvert, so, yeah 👍👍👍

[@SeanBlader]

OMG, my only chances for trips were with friends or for work. A buddy wanted me to tag along with him and his Thai wife to her home, and it was amazing. Then for work I got to be in Amsterdam for 2 weeks and I got to tour Europe for 2 more. And for another job I got to spend like 4 weeks in Cape Town, which was fricken brilliant. Thanks to my teammates there for letting me tag along and driving me around to see stuff there, it was amazing. With that a few Hawaii trips, a DC trip, I feel like I've seen enough of the world and in my mid 40s I've done plenty of stuff. Maybe sometime in the future I'll do another domestic US trip, but I've honestly seen most of the US that I do want to see.

[@merchillio]

COVID made me realize I’m so much more an introvert than I thought. I use to go out and see friends so often but somehow, in the past 2 years, just texting them, video calling them and then just putting an end to the conversation when I felt like it was more than enough. My wife is out of the house quite often either for work or to see friends and she felt it was unbalanced so she told me to go spend the night at a friend’s place. To be honest, it’s not a fun prospect for me. I’ll enjoy it, but after a while, I’ll just want to close myself in my bubble. Having her go out and having the house to myself after putting the kid to bed is much more interesting to me than spending the evening at a friend’s.

[@mistycrom]

Glad you had a great Holiday. And Well done for not waking any angry ancient undead mummies. I might now have to re-watch The Mummy tonight now.

[@GoodKingMort]

What a great experience that must've been! Would love to do a trip like this one day.

[@krudmonger]

Now I need to go watch Death On The Nile.

[@aarontwenty7]

I’m an introvert, I have a social people meter , as soon as it’s full , I don’t wanna see anyone for rest of the day at least . Quite happy going for a bike ride or swim on my own . My only view of Egypt so far which is from the assassins creed origins, which is based in ancient Egypt , it does have a tour guide mode which takes you around Egypts rich history and tours of pyramids inside and out . Especially with the game’s beautiful copy of ancient Egypt created with such detail and knowledge, v cool . I have problems traveling so doubt I’ll ever get to go there . Glad u had a good time 😊

[@bookwormben]

I’m in a field (museum programming) that requires interaction with the public all day long which strangely seems to attract primarily introverts

[@beowulfthedane]

Enjoy your vacation. I realize this may sound a bit forward but considering your condition (celiac disease), I am so glad you live in the 21st century. If you had been raised in my family, you might not have made it out of infancy. My mother was raised on a Farm in North Dakota and wheat was probably the most prominent crop. My grandmother, whom I truly loved, was in the kitchen baking continuously. It was how she expressed her love. We had fresh bread and rolls all the time. I think she might have been hurt emotionally when her grandchildren preferred store bought cereal over her pancakes and French toast. We didn't know better we were raised by commercials.

[@arandomnamegoeshere]

I find interacting with people exhilarating. I enjoy the experience. But at the end of the day, the more I interact with people... the more exhausted I find myself. The Pandemic and WFH hasn't bothered me at all. I'm sure I'm more of an introvert than not. Even if I like working and interacting with others.

[@coyotej4895]

OMG it looks like your having fun, Bless and be well you two! Enjoy. :)

[@3DJapan]

I think I said it before but you should visit Japan when the borders reopen. I spent 12 days there in 2017 and it was fantastic. Tokyo, Osaka, and Kyoto areas. Filmed it all for my channel.

[@daedricdweller9199]

Taking a dip in that River is basically committing suicide considering the size of the Crocs there.

[@3DJapan]

11:19 This is what happens as we get older.

[@porkryne72]

Egypt?! How cool is that

[@MikeWood]

From 5:17 with the wine in the window, I accidentally scrolled down slightly on my desktop for a couple of mins and gave your framing a 16:9 formatting. Looked great. :) And Canada uses AM/PM time. Which annoys people when I tell people I will meet them at 15 : 30 in texts. ;)

[@The_Dudester]

7:30 The quarry with the unfinished obelisk is a source of great controversy. There are marks of machining in the quarry and "scientists" have been trying to prove that Ancient Egyptians made those marks. Several YT channel content creators are like "You actually want us to swallow that BS?" For instance, a recent video by Bright Insight showed the boats that were dug up next to the great pyramid. "And you want us to believe that they floated 20 ton blocks down the Nile in these flimsy boats?"

[@Trusteft]

We don't say 13 o'clock. We still say 1. We just write it different as we learned from young age that 13:00 = 1pm, etc.

[@mohammedashian8094]

One of us one of us one of us one of us one of us One of us One of us One of us One of us One of us One of us One of us One of us One of us One of us One of us One of us

[@zevo9314]

them cows are pretty brave for being so close to the nile river. there are some giant crocs there

[@wilgarcia1]

I FUCKING LOOOVE YOUR HAIR!!!! =D

[@patrickelmasian1079]

You could actually be an INFJ. I've discovered so much about myself by researching the Meyers-Briggs personalities. I like being the life of the party but I'm an introvert. Socially when I do go to parties, I have fun but eventually I get drained and have to leave. I've had so many experiences in life, but I didn't realize why I act the way I do until I understood it's because of my personality.

[@jaradchilder]

What you describe about becoming more of an introvert has happened to alot of people during the pandemic years. There's even been a rise in cases of Agoraphobia.

[@andyreiber3624]

The last thing I’m doing on vacation is working out.

[@KngFish]

look at you.....Queen of De-Nile

[@charlesbarnes6912]

I could tell im an introvert when the covid shutdown didn't bother me at all

[@han_pritcher]

Hey Nat. I think as you get older, you tend to seek validation from external sources and people less and less. It's a sign of becoming more comfortable and confident in yourself. Maybe the change from being an extrovert to a more calm person is just that process happening. It was great to see you having fun and seeing amazing places on this trip, and kind of you to take us with you. Take care.

[@Pyro7k]

Glad y'all got to get away for a bit and enjoy some unique culture over there, Nat. What was your favorite part of the trip (other than being a hermit the last day 😉)?

[@tezster0]

I wonder if the movie they were showing was Death on the Nile w/ Gal Gadot... Thanks for sharing your trip with us - I found it both entertaining and insightful :)

[@tabxtra7057]

we don't call it military time. Just the time.

[@patrickelmasian1079]

I wish I was there visiting Egypt. I'm so jelly.

[@yellopops]

setting yourself up for moon knight I see 😂

[@Berto2K]

I think you need to just get going out again. I was the same way pre-covid. Then covid made me feel older by having to stay in all the time. But since my local nightlife locations re-opened and shows started I feel alive again when at them and after each one. It was definitely a bit weird at first going out again, but eventually it got back to being my normal self. Are there times I just want to do nothing and chill at home as am ambivert, of course. But If there's a artist I want to see I'll for sure be there.