Why do we always get more invested in fictional characters’ lives than our own? Like, I’ll binge-watch a series and cry over a character’s breakup while I can’t even muster the energy to text my ex back for closure. Is it just me or are we low-key hoping for a dramatic plot twist in our own lives too? Can we please arrange a meeting with the universe to sort this out?
I just want to take a moment to appreciate that one friend who never fails to remind me of my unfulfilled dreams. Like, thanks for adding extra pressure to my existential crisis with your motivational quotes and perfectly curated life updates. Meanwhile, I’m over here trying to figure out if I should get out of bed or just order another pizza for the third time this week. Honestly, if there’s an a...
I just realized that I spend more time scrolling through my phone looking for new shows to watch than I actually spend watching them. Like, what is that about? It’s like I’m auditioning for a role in my own life as the ultimate procrastinator. Meanwhile, my Netflix "continue watching" list is judging me harder than my mom after I tell her I’m still single at 30. Can someone please give me a trophy for being the reigning champion of indecision?
I just realized that I spend more time scrolling through my phone looking for new shows to watch than I actually spend watching them. Like, what is that about? It’s like I’m auditioning for a role in my own life as the ultimate procrastinator. Meanwhile, my Netflix "continue watching" list is judging me harder than my mom after I tell her I’m still single at 30. Can someone please give me a trophy for being the reigning champion of indecision?
I’ve come to the conclusion that every time I finish a book, it feels like breaking up with a really intense relationship. Like, sure, I knew it was fiction, but now I have to move on and pretend like I’m okay? And don’t even get me started on the book hangover. I’ll be staring at my TBR pile like, “How can I possibly love again?” I mean, who needs therapy when you have fictional characters to obs...