Awkwardly Introverted

There’s something deeply satisfying about finally getting to unwind after a long day of navigating the world. 🌍 The noise, the expectations, the small talk—it all melts away when I can just exist in my own space. No forced conversations, no draining social obligations. Just me, my comfort, and the simple things that make life feel a little easier. A comfy spot on the couch 🛋️, a good book 📚 (or let’s be honest, scrolling endlessly through my TBR list, debating what to start next 🤦🏾‍♀️), maybe a drink in hand 🍷, and the knowledge that I don’t have to be  on  anymore. That’s happiness. That’s peace. ✨ For an introvert, moments like these aren’t just nice—they’re necessary. They’re the quiet recalibration after spending too much energy on the outside world. It’s not loneliness, it’s solitude, and there’s a huge difference. Some people recharge by being around others. Me? I recharge by sinking into my own little world, where the only voices I have to hear are the ones in my ...

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....

Welcome to my heart! 🧡 This little map really captures the essence of what it feels like to be an introvert—my happy place! It's like a perfect illustration of all the spaces I love to retreat to when I need to recharge. First up, there's "Alone Time Lake"—ah, the calm and serenity of just being with *me, myself, and I*. 🌿 Then there's the "Solitude Mountains"⛰️, towering high, giving that much-needed space from all the noise and busyness out there. Oh, and "River of Daydreams" 🌊 flows through everything because let’s be real, who doesn't love to get lost in their own thoughts for a while?  I can't forget the "Land of Self Checkout Lanes"—a personal favorite. 😅 Seriously, avoiding unnecessary conversations is a dream. And speaking of dreams, "Region of Hibernation" is where I go to power down after too much socializing—introvert fuel, if you will. 😴  The "Country of Animal Pals" 🐾 is where my heart tr...