the way that my parents introduce me as 'MNC mein kaam karta hai' makes me feel like a complete joke. because yaar, matlab samjho na, I’m just working a desk job where I clock in and out, earning enough to cover my snacks and bills. meanwhile, all my friends are planning extravagant weddings, sharing pictures of fancy venues, and I can barely gather the courage to share my life updates, let alone ...
wait—i was just scrolling, mindlessly tapping my phone while the world shifted beneath me, and suddenly my finger slipped—47 weeks ago he’s smiling, and my heart drops, because i remember how it felt when he left and i was left with just my thoughts, like dusty shoes abandoned in a corner. now, every time i see couples at the grocery store, it’s a little reminder of how i built a life around his f...
wait, i quit my job for passion, thinking it would change everything, and now i’m literally scrolling through the highlights of brendan hagel’s game thinking, wow, my life was just as thrilling when i clocked in and out for a stable paycheck; and the worst part is, no one prepared me for this, no one said pursuing what you love might feel like standing on a tightrope while the whole world is expecting you to fly but you’re just terrified of falling, honestly thinking maybe returning to the mundane is a better kind of madness. #BrandonHagel #LifeChoices
wait, i quit my job for passion, thinking it would change everything, and now i’m literally scrolling through the highlights of brendan hagel’s game thinking, wow, my life was just as thrilling when i clocked in and out for a stable paycheck; and the worst part is, no one prepared me for this, no one said pursuing what you love might feel like standing on a tightrope while the whole world is expecting you to fly but you’re just terrified of falling, honestly thinking maybe returning to the mundane is a better kind of madness. #BrandonHagel #LifeChoices
it hit me in the shower after a family gathering when my aunt casually asked if i was still "trying to find myself" while clutching my cousin's glowing success like it was a trophy, and i realized that "treat yourself" was code for "we just put your dreams on layaway", while i stood there pondering how my new yoga mat was actually my escape plan disguised as self-care.