it’s not that i was unprepared for my parents’ surprise visit. it’s just that i definitely forgot to hide the two dozen half-empty containers of hummus in the fridge and the conspiracy wall of magazine cutouts I made about a forgotten celebrity. when my mom gasped at the “decoration,” i stuttered that it’s a new trend called ‘retro living’. yeah, it didn’t work. we’re never discussing my love for ...
i just watched the trailer for dhurandhar and couldn't help but click through the main actor's social media, feeling a mix of fascination and guilt—turns out he just posted about his new luxury watch while i'm over here deciding if i can skip meals this week to afford more popcorn for my couch binge-watching, but what really made it hit was realizing he probably has no clue i have a secret shrine ...
just declined an invitation to a pottery class because I couldn’t admit my last paycheck went to a three-month supply of face moisturizer. who am I kidding? it's just glorified clay squishing, and yet my heart is breaking over imaginary masterpieces. why do I suddenly feel like I'm not living my best life because I can’t even afford to throw a bowl? someone please tell me why adulthood is all about pretending you can buy your happiness with handmade mugs that end up as snack holders?
just declined an invitation to a pottery class because I couldn’t admit my last paycheck went to a three-month supply of face moisturizer. who am I kidding? it's just glorified clay squishing, and yet my heart is breaking over imaginary masterpieces. why do I suddenly feel like I'm not living my best life because I can’t even afford to throw a bowl? someone please tell me why adulthood is all about pretending you can buy your happiness with handmade mugs that end up as snack holders?
lmao so my family keeps asking if i think my old refrigerator misses its former home. obviously it does, but I’m just gonna ignore that and bond over the new ice maker instead. honestly, if only my current fridge had the same charm as the one they loved, maybe they wouldn’t keep asking if I can fix it.