First off, I would just like to say that I'm beyond excited to be living with my best friends. However, the introvert in me is so tired.

Don't get me wrong, I never feel alone anymore. My fur babies got approved as my ESAs, and that makes me so happy. But I also haven't napped in a week.

While I love living with people who are as clean as I am more than anything, they're much more extroverted than I am, so I also feel guilt sometimes or have FOMO (fear of missing out) when I'm not hanging out with them. It's a constant back and forth, because I love living with such close friends, but I'm also very used to staying in my room with my cats.

But I know that I'm not alone anymore, and therefore I no longer get that "I'm insignificant" phrase stuck in my head because far too often my brain likes to trick me into thinking that I do not matter to people.

It's so nice to know that I live with people that care so much about me and that I care just as much about. I love knowing that I am only a minute walk across the hall away from them when I get into a bad mood or get upset. My cats also have two more people to love on them when I'm not around, which is also comforting.

Secondly, being back at UCF makes me beyond happy. However, I feel like I need another week to recharge because I've been go-go-go since I moved in. But, I know that being back at school is great because I can get back into a schedule. Plus, UCF is home. UCF is where my closest friends are. UCF is where I feel like I really do belong and have a role.

Moreover, being at UCF makes me much more aware of how much my future depends on my education and my life plan and goals for myself. Therefore, being tired might feel perpetual, but in the long run, a little sleepiness won't get in the way of my plan. (Unless I fall asleep, but that's why I know myself enough to not schedule classes that are not me).

While people definitely have busier schedules than I do, I know I shouldn't complain about being tired since I haven't gotten naps or time to recharge. But, I also believe in never ever invalidating how people feel and their actions or experiences.

I may not be as busy as some others. However, the introverted side of me is begging for me to allow it to rest up and find the willpower to just go to class. While going to class may seem like no big deal, it gets hard on some days.

Some days are difficult for certain, and some days I get extremely tired and don't want to be bothered. But knowing that my roommates (ily Ena and Andrew) understand that I require rest is absolutely wonderful.

To my fellow introverts, please never forget to take care of yourself. Self-care is incredibly important.