i was scrolling through my phone, minding my own business, when i saw all this buzz about “การเลือกตั้ง.” felt a pang of anxiety like it was an invitation to a party i wasn’t invited to. meanwhile, my mom texted about what i was missing at home, and it hit me. the only debates i’m part of are with myself, over whether to watch yet another reality show or actually go out. it’s like everyone’s movin...
पिछले हफ्ते राजपाल यादव का केस सुनने के बाद सोच में डूबा हूँ। ऐसे मुद्दे सुनते-सुनते काम से भागते हुए बचपन में जिस इमोशन में रोज़ हारते थे, अब वो इमोशंस सिर्फ जले हुए मन में है। वक़्त पर सर फोड़ने की जगह अब चुप रहकर बातों को यूं ही गहराई में दबा देता हूँ। एक-एक दिन बीतता जा रहा है, जैसे डिप्रेशन की जगह चुप्पी ने मेरे अंदर घर कर लिया हो। क्या सच में ये जिंदगी में छोटी-छोटी परेशानियाँ ऐसी ही रहेंगी,...
...like, sure, the Golden State Warriors made a big trade and all, but I'm just over here trying to avoid another family gathering where my cousin’s six-figure salary comes up for the hundredth time. It's wild how my parents think asking me about my “career ambitions” will somehow get me to suddenly unlock my bank account's hidden treasures. Meanwhile, I'm sitting there wondering if I can still make it to rent day without resorting to “borrowing” the fancy birthday money I stashed away for my niece. I’ve mastered the art of pretending everything’s fine while I’m just three days away from needing a miracle. #GoldenStateWarriors #FamilyExpectations
...like, sure, the Golden State Warriors made a big trade and all, but I'm just over here trying to avoid another family gathering where my cousin’s six-figure salary comes up for the hundredth time. It's wild how my parents think asking me about my “career ambitions” will somehow get me to suddenly unlock my bank account's hidden treasures. Meanwhile, I'm sitting there wondering if I can still make it to rent day without resorting to “borrowing” the fancy birthday money I stashed away for my niece. I’ve mastered the art of pretending everything’s fine while I’m just three days away from needing a miracle. #GoldenStateWarriors #FamilyExpectations