i was sitting through yet another family gathering, and everyone kept praising my cousin for landing this incredible job. meanwhile, my parents casually mentioned how my career path "isn't very Olympic-worthy." i don’t know why i always expect something different. i spent the whole night comparing my life to others, wishing for an escape route but somehow ended up reliving that embarrassing moment...
so there I was, eating instant noodles for dinner again, thinking maybe if I wear my “trust the process” shirt long enough, a check will just appear in my mailbox. I mean, it’s not like anyone else would notice I’m literally scraping together coins for my next cup of coffee. like, wouldn’t it be great if a million-dollar fairy godmother just decided to swing by my closet? but nah, instead I spent ...
honestly, scrolling through social media while everyone around me is posting their brand-new car keys feels like watching a parade I wasn't invited to—meanwhile, I’m over here debating if I can afford another ramen packet, so when I saw the hearts v hibs news, it hit different, like, I literally cannot even remember the last time I felt like I was on top of anything—every day feels like another reminder that I am basically stuck while everyone else is playing life on easy mode. I wonder if the players also get that sinking feeling of being left behind as they run toward their next big goal. #HeartsVHibs #FeelingStuck
honestly, scrolling through social media while everyone around me is posting their brand-new car keys feels like watching a parade I wasn't invited to—meanwhile, I’m over here debating if I can afford another ramen packet, so when I saw the hearts v hibs news, it hit different, like, I literally cannot even remember the last time I felt like I was on top of anything—every day feels like another reminder that I am basically stuck while everyone else is playing life on easy mode. I wonder if the players also get that sinking feeling of being left behind as they run toward their next big goal. #HeartsVHibs #FeelingStuck
wait, so I was binge-watching conspiracy theories about why people obsess over "hearts v hibs," and suddenly it hit me: I’ve been waiting for a dramatic redemption arc in my life like those teams have. instead, I’m stuck in a cycle of using work meetings as a coping mechanism for my non-existent social life. it’s like I’m the only spectator in a match where I’m hoping someone scores… while I’m ove...