hellooo,

this post might end up being a bit long but hey, if you make it to the end -- we'll be a match. if not, that's cool too! i hope you find your people but please don't message me if you aren't reading this. 🥴

i'm basically a socially anxious, ball of overthinking energy. i've perfected the art of replaying embarrassing moments from thee years ago, like they're my own personal highlight reel. i grew up in a house where "tough love" wasn't so much a phrase, as it was the default setting. hugs? rare. "i'm proud of you"? practically extinct. so now, i'm basically a human version of a black cat, and i run towards any warmth i can find (explains why i get love bombed way too often, please help me)

but because of all that, i've made it a huge mission to be the exact opposite. i give love freely, i'll hype you up like a proud parent, and i always make sure people are seen/heard. if you're cut off while talking, i will immediately hand the floor back to you because, maaaan, where did manners and compassion go? my current circle is wonderful, and i adore them! but honestly? i'd love to expand it a little bit. there's something absolutely incredible about finding those "wow, hey, this person gets me" moments and i want more of that in 2025.

that said, friendships aren't as always for me. i'm a bit of a hermit sometimes and i am often pulling back into my shell to recharge, so i'm not great with pushy people or people aggressive about reply times. it's not that i don't care; it's just how i manage my own chaos. i'm working on it though, because i know how much it means to have those lasting connections.

if you're into any of the following:

• cats. sarcasm as a love language. sending random videos/voice notes at 1am because i cannot sleep. hoodies, fall and snow supremacy. hard pass on florida. buying cute office supplies that make me think my life is somewhat together. gaming (anything from fps to cozy). lovingly teasing my friends. sweet tea > unsweet. mountains over beaches.

.. then i think we'll get along just fine. gaming wise -- i'm currently deep into overwatch 2 and a run of tiny tina's wonderlands, but i'm open to hearing about what you love -- unless it's league, wow or final fantasy. 😒 kidding. you can tell me alllll about how you adore them; i just cannot relate and trust me, i've tried. while i'm a little burnt out on gaming rn, i'm trying to bounce back and in the meantime, tell me what excites you.

here's the deal: i'm working on being more social and more open, but i'll need patience. if you can stick around tho, i promise to make it worth your while. once i trust you, i'll laugh at all your terrible jokes, flood you with random cat pics, and be like that stray cat that decides your porch is home. i'll always root for you -- sometimes loudly, sometimes quietly but always. ❤