not gonna lie, i sat in my car practicing an acceptance speech for “Employee of the Month” while knowing i make less than the new hire i trained last week. they have a college degree and fancy skills; i have a lifetime of ‘doing it all for less.’ as i practiced, a raccoon casually rummaged through the dumpster nearby, and somehow it felt like a metaphor for my whole life. i can’t help but wonder i...
it’s not that i have a problem with making up words, it’s just… how else do you explain the moment i confidently said "carpten" during a serious meeting while trying to sound intelligent, and everyone nodded like they understood, leaving me sitting there wondering if i had just invented a new rug style or something? every time i pass a rug store, i die a little inside because i KNOW there is a poo...
day 18 of watching my ex and their new partner post couple selfies like it's a 24/7 rom-com. is it bad that i literally still remember what their favorite ice cream flavor is? while they are vibing in couples TikToks, i am here binging a series alone, praying for a plot twist like in every bad breakup movie. how did i lose myself in someone else's playlist, and now i just vibe alone to my sad soundtrack? honestly, is it too much to ask for at least a rerun of my love story, or am I stuck in the blooper reel forever?
day 18 of watching my ex and their new partner post couple selfies like it's a 24/7 rom-com. is it bad that i literally still remember what their favorite ice cream flavor is? while they are vibing in couples TikToks, i am here binging a series alone, praying for a plot twist like in every bad breakup movie. how did i lose myself in someone else's playlist, and now i just vibe alone to my sad soundtrack? honestly, is it too much to ask for at least a rerun of my love story, or am I stuck in the blooper reel forever?
if you are feeling overwhelmed right now, just know that this challenging chapter will eventually lead you to brighter days ahead. #YouMatter #HopeExists #InnerStrength