The Introvert's Nightmare: Reading Class Woes

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Welcome back to the world of the awkwardly introverted, where every social situation feels like a high-stakes game of survival. Today’s episode? Reading class—a place where books and solitude should reign supreme, but instead, it’s a social minefield.

You'd think a reading class would be a haven for us introverts. Books? Yes, please. Discussions? Maybe...if I can hide behind the pages. But then comes the dreaded moment: introductions. The spotlight shifts, and suddenly, the safe space of words and paragraphs is shattered by the pressure to speak up, share something "interesting" about yourself, and make a good impression. Cue the internal panic. 😵‍💫

And just when you think it can’t get worse—group work. Yes, you heard me. Groups. Now, instead of quietly absorbing the material, I’m supposed to collaborate. To discuss. To engage with people I barely know. It’s like being thrown into a social marathon without any warm-up.


OMG, the heat is real! 😂 It's 🥵 a roaster outside. I'm literally drenched in sweat 😓. Today was exhausting and nerve-wracking for me in reading class. It's 91 degrees outside right now, and I'm just getting home from class. I was trying to get a tutor for my classes because I ain't playing with this semester or any other semester. It's free help, and I need it, lol. Then I saw my counselor, and we talked. I really lucked up getting a good counselor. She's sweet.




So here I am, awkwardly introverted, shaking in my boots at the prospect of navigating this social maze. I know I’m not the only one who feels this way, but it doesn’t make it any less daunting. The struggle is real, my friends, and this introvert is just trying to survive.

Also, while I'm looking for new friends at FDU, it's tough to put myself out there. I've been burned many times by so-called friends. Funny thing, I'm the oldest one in my reading class today. 😂 I literally had to answer a question about high school—say what? I'm 36! 😶‍🌫️🫣🥸 You know how long it's been since high school? 😆 I'm in a class with literal high schoolers. What is life? It sucks that I look like one too. 😏🤪😫🤯😳🤫


P.S. The hills by me are gonna be the death of me 🙄🫨🫠🥵😩😭. My legs 🦵🏾 🦵🏾 hurt 😢.


Stay tuned for more tales from the awkwardly introverted. Until next time, keep your head down, your introvert shield up, and remember—you’re not alone in this.


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