it's not that i didn't think my kid would struggle in the system, it's just that i didn't expect the principal to send me an email that felt more like a passive-aggressive Yelp review about their 'contribution' to the school environment. one minute they're saying they care, the next they are dropping my kid's name in a faculty meeting like they're talking about a bad dish at a restaurant. i didn’t...
Dewald Brevis might be labeled the "Baby AB" by some, but what does that even mean when you step on the international stage? AB de Villiers is a legendary figure, while Brevis still has to prove he can handle the pressure of top-tier cricket. The hype around him—fueled by his father’s advice to ditch the tag—smacks of desperation more than brilliance. Is anyone forgetting that a flash of talent do...
wait, I just found out my old roommate is making six figures now selling organic candles while I can barely afford takeout in this studio I’ve crammed with thrifted furniture from last year’s failed summer sales. every time I scroll through Instagram, it’s all kaleidoscopic pics of their bohemian lifestyle, and I just want to know when my coffee budget became a debate on whether to use almond milk or just embrace the dark abyss of instant. there’s something absurdly funny about listening to these success stories while I’m still rocking the same pair of worn-out shoes from college, desperately hoping that 'adulting' doesn’t include trading dignity for another late night at work. #stayhumble #whatislife
wait, I just found out my old roommate is making six figures now selling organic candles while I can barely afford takeout in this studio I’ve crammed with thrifted furniture from last year’s failed summer sales. every time I scroll through Instagram, it’s all kaleidoscopic pics of their bohemian lifestyle, and I just want to know when my coffee budget became a debate on whether to use almond milk or just embrace the dark abyss of instant. there’s something absurdly funny about listening to these success stories while I’m still rocking the same pair of worn-out shoes from college, desperately hoping that 'adulting' doesn’t include trading dignity for another late night at work. #stayhumble #whatislife
never understood why I have to fake laugh at family gatherings. everyone acts like we are perfect, but behind closed doors, there are secrets that make my skin crawl. like the time I overheard my aunt telling my mom that “reputation matters more than the truth.” yaar, matlab samjho na, those whispers still haunt me during family dinners. why are we more concerned with appearances than healing? #fa...