Appreciation: if you are in a tough spot right now, remember that every setback is often just …

have you ever had a thought that was so ridiculous you almost had to ask yourself if it was legal? well, let me tell you, my notes app is a nightmare. i have a full list titled "Potential Justifications for Absurd Career Change," right next to "how to convince my boss that 5 pm is actually 11 pm in my brain" — and don't even get me started on that entry about a plan to open a vegan ice cream shop ...

today I heard about Ghislaine Maxwell and thought about how easily people hide their own skeletons. im juggling unpaid bills like they’re a part-time job. everybody thinks I’m fine because I smile at the right moments, but deep down I’ve got more hidden debt than anyone realizes. if only they knew I’m one surprise expense away from total chaos. #GhislaineMaxwell #HiddenStruggles

i just found out my neighbor plays the saxophone like a god. i checked his window while arguing with myself over whether to go outside. my knees buckled in agony when i heard him hit a note so high it felt like a relationship. should i confront him? or send a peace offering of cookies that might just set him off? who knew learning the sax in the middle of an identity crisis could be so embarrassin...