A Cozy Thanksgiving and Introverted Black Friday

This year, Thanksgiving felt quiet and relaxed—just the way I like it. The day started with me tucked away in my little world, reading 📖 as rain poured outside 🌧️ and the cold settled in ❄️. My mom cooked, so we ate early, which I was thankful for because no one else we knew was ready. Instead of hopping from house to house, my cousin came over, and we all shared a meal 🍽️, watched TV 📺, and laughed together 😂. It was simple, and honestly, that was enough.

Holidays have never been my thing. I’ve always felt you shouldn’t need a specific day to bring people together 🤷🏾‍♀️. That’s why the highlight of my Thanksgiving wasn’t the food or the company (though both were great)—it was the quiet moments I carved out for myself afterward.

Later that night, I decided to unwind and recharge. My belly was full 🍗, the rain had stopped, but the cold still lingered. I fired up Sims 3 🎮, hoping for some nostalgic fun, but it had other plans. The game lagged so badly, saving was a painfully slow process 🕰️. I almost gave up, but I stuck it out, alternating between my gameplay frustrations and my Watch Later playlist on YouTube 📹.

As midnight approached, I realized how much I’d needed this time to myself. It had been a while since I’d played Sims or spent time in my books. That’s not like me at all. Returning to both reminded me how much I love getting lost in the things that bring me joy ✨, especially when the world feels overwhelming.

Black Friday is here now, but I’m not going anywhere. No deals or crowds for me—I’ll be staying in, working on my homework 📚 since we’re on Thanksgiving break. It’s all about staying productive in my own introverted way, finding comfort in the little things, and making time for what truly matters to me 💛.

Sometimes, it’s the quiet, simple days that leave the most lasting impressions 🌟.