Real talk: I don't get politics. At all.

Ever since I was little girl, my parents would stress the importance of the news and the drama between all the presidents. I refused. I wanted to sit in my room and play with my Barbies, rather than spend an hour of my life watching the news. I couldn't do it. I still can't do it.

In my sophomore year of college, my former roommate used to get up at 7 am every morning to watch the news. She was a strange one, but this was just too much. I still didn't get it. She also lectured to me about the importance of the news every chance she could.

Honestly, y'all, I just don't get politics. Like YES, it's extremely important to stay tuned to the news like the weather, wars, violent matters, dangerous people, celebrities, etc. etc. etc. But the moment I mention my lacking passion of politics..... Everyone, and I mean, EVERYONE is judging me:

I am sorry, okay? I just don't understand it like don't hate! No one has been able to explain it to me. No one has sat me down and been like "Politics are important because...." without a valuable reason. Yes, it matters who the President is. But there's also the Senate and the House of Representatives. The President doesn't have all the power, right??! If I get some major heat or hatred on this article, I understand. However, the one thing that stops me from getting involved in politics is:

I AM IN COLLEGE. I HAVE TO WORRY ABOUT GETTING A DEGREE.

The fact of the matter is: I am balancing academics, extra curricular activities, a social life, a relationship, and trying to eat healthy and maintain a fabulous image all at once. I respect politics and I know it matters but for now......... it's an unknown world for me.