Story Name: "The Story That Changed Everything" Part 2 of 4 I scan the room, eyes darting from table to table. My heartbeat thunders in my ears. And then I see her. Ava. Straddling a chair, laughing too loudly, too freely. My blood runs cold. She’s here. With him. I can’t believe my eyes. My best friend, wrapped around my husband’s best friend, Jake. He leans in, whispers something in her ear...
the way that my boss laid off half the team but somehow found a way to double my workload is truly a masterpiece of corporate theater. no seriously, how do i end up managing the projects of people who no longer exist? i had to scroll through our group chat and act like i’m still sending memes to a ghost. at this point, i should start charging them rent for all the emotional labor i’m doing with th...
just had a full-on dramatic scene in my head where i’m saving a drowning plant while narrating my heroic journey like it’s an epic movie. i'm literally whispering to the fern, “you can make it” as if it’s some deep metaphor for resilience. then, i trip on the rug and spill water everywhere, leaving my plant more thirsty than ever. it's a tragedy that deserves an oscar, and i can almost hear the applause as i drown in my own despair. #plantparentstruggles #literallyme
just had a full-on dramatic scene in my head where i’m saving a drowning plant while narrating my heroic journey like it’s an epic movie. i'm literally whispering to the fern, “you can make it” as if it’s some deep metaphor for resilience. then, i trip on the rug and spill water everywhere, leaving my plant more thirsty than ever. it's a tragedy that deserves an oscar, and i can almost hear the applause as i drown in my own despair. #plantparentstruggles #literallyme
if you are feeling overwhelmed right now, know that it is okay to take things one step at a time. remember, even the darkest nights eventually lead to dawn. #YouMatter #Hope