In this video, I’m doing my makeup and just being really honest about how hard my 20s have felt lately. This past quarter, I’ve been struggling academically and mental-health wise, but the biggest thing has honestly been the social side of it. I’ve come to terms with the fact that I’m an introvert, but I’ve been noticing this pattern where I go into full hermit-mode and pull away from people—even when I don’t actually want to feel alone. I talk through what it’s been like trying to find balance while I’m in this in-between season of life (school, student teaching/early teacher era, and just… figuring myself out). If you’ve been feeling behind, disconnected, or like you don’t know what you’re doing, I made this as a little “you’re not the only one” moment. It’s part life vlog, part reflection, and part getting-ready-with-me—because sometimes it’s easier to process everything when you’re doing something small and familiar, like a makeup routine.