Awkwardly Introverted

Hey y’all 👋🏾 So, if you’ve been wondering why the blog’s been quieter than usual (or if you didn’t notice at all—which is fair lol), here’s the  realest  update I can give you: Please refer to Exhibit A: That’s me. Spiritually. Emotionally. Mentally. All of it. 😩 Finals season is here and I’ve got four classes— FOUR . And not the cute kind either. We’re talking  Art History ,  Math Algebra ,  Digital Illustration , and  Writing . Math and Writing have especially chosen violence this semester. I’m currently retaking math (shoutout to my awesome professor tho 🙌🏾), but it’s still doing the absolute  most . So yeah... if you’re wondering where the awkward introvert energy went, it’s buried somewhere under assignments, essays, and math problems that feel like they were designed by a villain. 💀 Once the semester ends in May, I’ll be crawling back here to post again—hopefully with a little more brainpower and a lot less caffeine shaking in my system. ☕?...

December hit hard, bringing a bone-chilling cold that had me second-guessing every decision I made to leave the warmth of my home. One day, the weather was tolerable, and then suddenly, winter swooped in with a vengeance. The drop in temperature is like a reminder that the easy days are over, and it’s time to brace myself for whatever this winter has in store. I’m fully bundled up, but nothing quite prepares you for the slap of icy air when you walk out the door. I’ve been avoiding places like the library on campus because of how freezing it gets. The worst part? When you think the heater will save you, and then it turns on for a minute and shuts off like it’s trying to play some cruel game. I’ve gotten creative—layering up in every piece of clothing I own, drinking tea, and relying on my small personal heater to get me through. I’m fully committed to the layering game now. I’m talking multiple sweaters, scarves, and thermals—practically looking like I’m preparing for a trek to the Nor...