about me

my name's donna, i'm nonbinary, cuban, and i live in the upper peninsula of michigan.

i'm not really good at these sort of things, because i don't know how much information i should give about myself. how much is "too much"? do people really care? i'm trying to get over that, because this is my space for myself, but it's still tough.

i was born and raised in florida, lived there for pretty much my entire life until i decided to move to michigan "for school" in 2023. i put school in quotations because that really was the reason at first, but i think school was just a means to an end to get out of the shithole that is florida. i'm no longer in school at this point, but i'm still here!

while i was going to school, i switched between multiple degrees. from anthropology, to archaeology, to wildlife management. but really, nothing felt quite right. i couldn't ever really "see" myself doing these things, and it was gonna cost me an arm and a leg, and the school was giving me a hard time anyway, so i decided to call it quits. glad i did though, since we have you know who for a president and those loans would have NEVER been forgiven.

i'm happy where i'm at right now. i work from home for a blah blah company as a blah blah blah, i don't really care about it but it pays me enough to afford all the things i really need and want so i ain't complaining. i get to be at home with our doggies - mochi and honeybun - and cook, clean, draw, and do whatever. so i'd say it's a pretty sweet gig.

some of my hobbies include making art, reading, cooking, hiking, playing games, horseback riding, crocheting, fish keeping, and gardening. i'm always finding a new hobby to occupy my time, and it's fun to try new things and flex my brain on a new activity. keeping fish has been one i've had for a really long time, and one i can never really give up. i had to take a break for awhile due to shaky living situations, but i'm happy i've been able to take it up again.

i like spending time outside and being in nature. which is great since there is plenty of nature trails and national parks here to explore. exploring outdoors has been something that's always just put me in a better mood, and i'm glad i can indulge in it more here. and the plus side, no alligators or sharks or stingrays or any other insane wildlife that will kill you at any moment. sure there are wolves and moose and bobcats, but they generally stay away from people.

other than that, that's pretty much it. i just enjoy being at home with my partner and our doggies, chilling out and being in each other's company. i'm definitely a home body and an introvert, going out in public is very overwhelming for me because of my anxiety. it's fun to go to events and gatherings around town for a bit, but i can't spend too much time around lots of people. sure, i get lonely sometimes, but i honestly don't mind it. especially with the state of the world right now, i like being to myself and nurturing my own peace.

well, i think that's pretty much all there is to know about me! i may delve more into myself at some other point in the future. maybe make a page with little essays about feelings i have and thoughts on other things. i definitely want to make a manifesto for this site at some point, because i have some very strong opinions about society and the state of the internet right now. but that will come with time.

i hope you all enjoy my site! i hope with my ramblings it makes you feel heard and like you're not alone in the world. i really want this site to just be the most authentic, real piece of me on the internet. a slice i can share with the world, and those who really need it will appreciate it. feel free to leave me all sorts of comments in the guestbook! it can be kind words, a quote from a book you like, a cool bird you saw outside on a walk, your grandma's chili recipe. i want to connect with those who happen to stumble upon this site and decide to hang around for a bit!