somewhere deep inside, i felt a wild joy when they spilled coffee all over their brand new suit — like, oh sweet karma, how’s it feel to be on the other side of a clumsy moment when you strutted around like a runway model in a universe of ordinary people? but i quickly squashed that with a mental note — we all stumble sometimes, but can we talk about how you make every mistake sound like a grand s...
it's not that i wanted another decorative pillow. it’s just that my mom said my cousin’s place was “so perfect” last weekend, and now all i see is the gap on my couch. i just wanted her to be proud. the guilt of not living up to her version of success hangs over me like that silly pillow. every family gathering is like a tournament, where the winner is whoever makes the most money and lives in the...
not gonna lie, sometimes I find myself scrolling through our old photos while eating popcorn in my pajamas like it's a crime drama. family keeps dropping hints about my ex as if I'm auditioning for a heart-wrenching rom-com. meanwhile, I’m over here contemplating whether I should get back together with a plant because at least it won't talk about my dating failures at Thanksgiving.
not gonna lie, sometimes I find myself scrolling through our old photos while eating popcorn in my pajamas like it's a crime drama. family keeps dropping hints about my ex as if I'm auditioning for a heart-wrenching rom-com. meanwhile, I’m over here contemplating whether I should get back together with a plant because at least it won't talk about my dating failures at Thanksgiving.
yooo, so I finally decided to wear my favorite shirt to that “business casual” event. turns out, everyone assumed I was swimming in cash just because it looked good. the reality? I couldn’t even afford coffee that day without debating if I should skip rent again or just... well, I’ll figure that out later. honestly, some days it feels like I’m wearing a costume, pretending like I’m living my best ...