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Appreciation: day 47 of feeling like a ghost at work. my colleague forwarded my message to the…

not gonna lie, sometimes I feel like the only one at family gatherings who hasn't figured life out. everyone’s got their partners, jobs, and stories, and I’m just here, like, "hello, did anyone ask about me?" each time my parents compare me to my cousins, I can feel that weight—the weight of disappointment they carry for me. it's exhausting pretending I’m fine when all I want is for someone to jus...

bruh, i just realized the best part of my week was that two-minute conversation with the person at the corner store, while i left my heart behind like it was on sale; watching everyone pair up feels like they’re doing some kind of matchmaking challenge, and here i am wondering if i’m even in the game anymore. #lostlove #datingexhaustion

day 47 of feeling like a ghost at work. my colleague forwarded my message to the entire team, and suddenly I am everyone’s punchline while they all celebrate their promotions and new cars. I keep scrolling, half-heartedly trying to manifest my own big break. is it delusional to think one day I could snag a scholarship for a wine tasting tour in Europe? I mean, people actually get picked for things, right?

day 47 of feeling like a ghost at work. my colleague forwarded my message to the entire team, and suddenly I am everyone’s punchline while they all celebrate their promotions and new cars. I keep scrolling, half-heartedly trying to manifest my own big break. is it delusional to think one day I could snag a scholarship for a wine tasting tour in Europe? I mean, people actually get picked for things, right?

the way that they’re making moves over at OpenAI, I can’t help but think about how I’m literally drowning in a sea of unrecognized talent at this dead-end job. everyone thinks I’m thriving because I keep my head up and smile. but deep down, I’m hoping the power goes out just so I don’t have to pretend everything is fine when I can’t afford dinner. it’s like, literally, everyone is stuck on their p...