Awkwardly Introverted

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 roa...

First Day of College: A Rollercoaster of Emotions and New Challenges So yesterday was my first day back at college, and OMG 😳—what was I thinking? 😂 For real, though, I was completely lost in my algebra class. Like, I definitely need a tutor because math has never been my strong suit, and to top it off, the professor gave us homework on the very first day. I’m over here pulling my hair out, seriously. Don’t get me wrong, I’m excited about this new direction in my life, but I could definitely do without math. Next up was my mixed media collage class, where we had to draw ourselves. Let me tell you—my non-artistic behind was horrendous at it. 😂 I can’t draw to save my life, but digitally? Maybe. Can’t I just skip these and jump straight to my major with all the computers and graphic design? I’m way more comfortable there. But nope, I’ve got writing classes too, and another drawing class, this time with charcoal. I took that class back in San Francisco at AAU, and even then, I had a tu...