Let me stand as the introverts' advocate here (I just so love the lost causes):

introversion is not equal to shyness.

Granted, shy people are more frequent among introverts, and introverts are a mostly misunderstood minority (many introverts even mistake themselves as shy), but truth be told, all combinations are possible.

There are shy extroverts (if you think hard enough, I'd bet you'd be able to find an acquaintance who's easy going yet scared to reveal their feelings), and there are bold introverts - yours truly being one of them when he cares enough.

I'm stressing the point because I used to be shy because most people would read my introversion as shyness and I'd trust their judgment... but now I know better.

We introverts are at a disadvantage in a world tailored for extroverts, but we do have our strengths stemming from our very nature: we think deep, we're precise, we're good listeners (which means we get in contact with a lot of information) and we're usually not eager for power or attention - all of this makes us good for society as a whole.

Still sure you hate being an introvert? What's not great about who we are?

I Was A God For A Little Bit

I was a loner and lived in my own head.
I was shy and did not make friends easy.
I thought no one could understand me.
I felt like I was so different than others.
I felt uncomfortable around people.
I was very antisocial and did not talk.
I ask Gaea to help me to be grounded.
I asked Ra to magnify my power.
I held my magic sword up high.
I waited for the lightning storm.
I became a great lightning rod.
I was empowered with great energy.
I felt the static electricity.
I was drunk with the awesome power.
I was zapped and charred to a crisp.
I was a god for a little bit.