no because—when I realized all the adults were just winging it, it felt like I was hit by a bus. I mean, they act like they have it all together, but then you see them at the grocery store buying the weirdest snacks—like those giant jars of pickles. Like, are you serious? We’re out here trying to make the best life choices while they have questionable pickle obsessions. it's chaos and no one wants...
last night, i found myself spiraling down a rabbit hole thinking about that shiny new 2027 chevy silverado 1500 and how it made me realize my life is nothing but a bumpy dirt road. my uncle was bragging about his latest truck, while i sat in the corner feeling like the underachiever of the family. have you ever felt so much pressure at gatherings that you forget what your dreams even are? it’s lik...
honestly, i have never felt more SEEN than when i texted my neighbor about borrowing their giant leaf blower. like, did i need it for the ONE leaf on my porch? absolutely not. three days later, they replied “lol” like we didn’t just dive into the most chaotic home improvement scenario of my life. clearly, this is my new personality now: “the person who aggressively pursues tools they do NOT need.”
honestly, i have never felt more SEEN than when i texted my neighbor about borrowing their giant leaf blower. like, did i need it for the ONE leaf on my porch? absolutely not. three days later, they replied “lol” like we didn’t just dive into the most chaotic home improvement scenario of my life. clearly, this is my new personality now: “the person who aggressively pursues tools they do NOT need.”
the way that adult life hits different, you know? one minute you’re scrolling through lists of the best shows on hbo max, laughing at how people are obsessing over animated superhero content. the next, you’re sitting alone in your apartment, hoping someone will just call to ask how you are, but it’s silent. it's wild, really, that you can have hundreds of contacts but nobody knows that you’ve been...