Awkwardly Introverted

It’s official: classes have moved online to Zoom because we’re expecting a whole two inches of snow. Yep, two inches. But hey, icy conditions, brutal winds, and freezing temperatures make it sound worse, right? 🌬️❄️ It’s currently 2 a.m., and I should be asleep, but I just wrapped up my homework. Why the late-night hustle? An eye exam earlier left me temporarily blinded by those dilation drops—seriously, it’s no joke. I couldn’t even read my assignments properly. But now that I’m caught up, I’m thankful tomorrow's classes are online. 👀💻 Honestly, I didn’t have the energy to go to campus anyway. Thursdays are my long-haul days, with a huge break between classes. Normally, I spend that downtime eating and doing homework before my dreaded night class: math. (I’ll let you guess how I feel about math. 🤔📉) At least this semester, I dodged early morning classes, so there’s that win. 🙌🏾 Tomorrow, writing starts at 11:30 a.m., a perfectly reasonable time for a semi-night owl like me....

Saturday night, and I was ready for a relaxing bath after a busy week. The plan? An oatmeal Epsom soak, some peaceful reading, and just unwinding. I had everything set: my book, my iPad, my bath filled with warm water… or so I thought. But no—the hot water completely bailed on me. I waited patiently, reading my book, hoping for the water to warm up. Despite running it for a while, the comforting warmth I craved never came. To top it off, I got into the bath anyway, but it was freezing! So much for my long, peaceful soak. My 20-minute timer went off, and I was left sitting in cold water, wishing for just a little bit of comfort. Talk about a huge letdown. 😩❄️ I was all set to do my usual routine afterward: changing my expired insulin pump and Dexcom sensor. But nope, that didn’t happen. Instead, I wrapped up my bath early and decided to switch gears. I reattached my sensors, grabbed some chips and lemonade 🍟🍋, and settled in to watch  Ancient Aliens  on TV. (Honestly, my nig...

  There’s something uniquely comforting about those quiet Saturday mornings that feel more like Sundays—slow, mellow, and perfect for recharging. Today, I woke up to the sound of silence, and instead of rushing around, I opted for a peaceful start. A hot cup of coffee ☕ with cream, sugar, and a generous swirl of whipped cream 🍦 became my morning ritual. It’s the kind of indulgence that sets the tone for a day where everything moves at its own pace. Breakfast was a simple yet satisfying affair—bacon 🥓, eggs 🍳, sausage 🌭, and grits—comfort food at its finest. Paired with coffee, it felt like the world could slow down just a bit longer. The cold air outside ❄️ made it even more tempting to stay inside, so I turned on the heat 🔥, lit up my imaginary fireplace on YouTube 🖥️, and let the crackling sound fill the room. There’s something so calming about those crackles, even if they’re coming from a screen instead of an actual fire. The warmth, the quiet, and the soft glow of the fir...

Happy Friday, everyone! Hope all is well. It’s a beautiful day in New Jersey—finally, the rain has stopped, and the sun is shining brightly. What a lovely day it is today! What are your plans for the day? I plan on doing absolutely nothing until someone decides to go somewhere. Summer will be over soon, and I am devastated about that because I hate the cold. So, I’m soaking up every bit of this beautiful weather while I can. Enjoy your Friday, everyone!