saw the news about the US lowering tariffs on Bangladeshi goods. funny, right? just last week, I sat through a whole family dinner where everyone raved about how successful they think I am. meanwhile, I got unpaid bills piling up like last week's laundry. as they talked about their new investments, I wondered if my plants in the corner would even survive my financial decisions. can't tell them I'm...
no because the way that I just voice texted my secret wish for my cactus to come to life and start telling me off—like, excuse me, who even thinks that? I mean, I don't want it to hurt me or anything, but sometimes I just think it would make my day to get sassed by a plant that really knows how to thrive without me—sorry, little cactus! I promise I respect your boundary.
the way that new tariffs could change everything makes me think—just yesterday, I stared blankly at a pile of fabric samples that keep piling up, and realized the stress of my tiny sewing room feels heavier than ever. every time I pull out my sewing machine, I can’t shake the fear that my passion for creating will end up trapped in an endless cycle of bills, while brands who thrive off cheaper labor make headlines. yaar, meri life kabhi thodi si aasan nahi hoti. I sit here making things that no one notices and wonder if I will ever escape this hamster wheel. #UsLowersTariffsBangladeshGoods #FeelingStuck
the way that new tariffs could change everything makes me think—just yesterday, I stared blankly at a pile of fabric samples that keep piling up, and realized the stress of my tiny sewing room feels heavier than ever. every time I pull out my sewing machine, I can’t shake the fear that my passion for creating will end up trapped in an endless cycle of bills, while brands who thrive off cheaper labor make headlines. yaar, meri life kabhi thodi si aasan nahi hoti. I sit here making things that no one notices and wonder if I will ever escape this hamster wheel. #UsLowersTariffsBangladeshGoods #FeelingStuck
ये सब ख़बरें सुन कर सोच रहा हूँ, जब अमेरिका ने बांग्लादेश के लिए टैरिफ घटाए। वहाँ के सामान के दाम कम होंगे। लेकिन मुझ पर तो इससे कोई फर्क नहीं पड़ेगा। मैं रोज़ इस उम्मीद में निकलता हूँ कि शायद मुझे भी किसी दिन नई नौकरी मिलेगी, या फिर मेरी टेबल पर कभी बांग्लादेशी कपड़े देखकर बर्थडे गिफ्ट देने का मन करें। पर असल में मेरे पास तो वो खुशियाँ भी नहीं, जो मुझे औरों के इंस्टाग्राम पर दिखाई देती हैं। ऐसा ल...