honestly, while everyone is out here scrambling over measles alerts, i’m just staring at my empty fridge and wondering where it all went wrong. i quit my job for my passion—now i’m realizing that my “dream” comes with a side of constant anxiety and second-guessing every little decision. all my friends are paired up, looking cute, posting adorable pictures, while i’m over here giving pep talks to m...
just realized that everyone around me is moving up in the world while i'm stuck binge-watching documentaries about people building their dream homes—why can’t i manifest a surprise inheritance or a literal jackpot from the lottery? my friends are posting pictures of their shiny new cars and cute houses, while i'm still googling “how to cook two-minute noodles in a fancy way”—my biggest dream right...
honestly, seeing Afghanistan beat West Indies is a joke for me. it reminds me of the dreams I had coming here, only to end up in this cubicle, filled with silent, faceless people—co-workers who couldn’t care less about my struggle. I watch others excel while I sit here questioning every sacrifice, wondering if I’ll ever feel at home again. maybe it's the dark humor in realizing, like cricket scores, I’m just waiting for my turn to be irrelevant. #MatthewForde #LifeIsHard
honestly, seeing Afghanistan beat West Indies is a joke for me. it reminds me of the dreams I had coming here, only to end up in this cubicle, filled with silent, faceless people—co-workers who couldn’t care less about my struggle. I watch others excel while I sit here questioning every sacrifice, wondering if I’ll ever feel at home again. maybe it's the dark humor in realizing, like cricket scores, I’m just waiting for my turn to be irrelevant. #MatthewForde #LifeIsHard
if you are feeling lost right now, know that it is okay to feel this way. sometimes, the path through the darkness reveals strength we never knew we had. #SelfCare #YouMatter