Awkwardly Introverted

  Today was one of those days that left me completely drained. Between morning classes, walking all over campus, a night class, and tutoring, my body feels like it’s been through a marathon. 🏃🏾‍♀️💨 Add my period into the mix, and it’s no wonder I’m shaking from sheer exhaustion. 😵🏾‍💫 Thankfully, no cramps or pain this time—just the heaviness that makes everything feel ten times harder. The night class is worth it, though. My current math professor actually helps me understand the material, and I’ve been passing quizzes and tests. ✏️📚 That’s something I’ve struggled with before, so this class, as exhausting as it is, is necessary. It’s a far cry from my old math professor, who failed me—I saw them today, but I didn’t bother saying anything. 🚶🏾‍♀️💨 Moving forward is all that matters. After such a long day, I tried to relax by playing Sims 4 for a bit (they finally brought back burglars! 🏡🦹🏾‍♂️), but even that felt like too much. By 11 p.m., I was in bed, barely hanging o...

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 ...