it's not that i’m jealous of people moving on to better things. it's just that i see everyone in my feed literally landing jobs, getting promotions, buying homes, and like, i’m still here trying to remember what the heck i forgot to do three weeks ago. seeing sam curran get this new chance and realizing that's basically what i’m craving too just hits different. it’s like, can i even hold on to bas...
wait, why does it feel like every family gathering is just a game of “let’s compare you to everyone else,” like my aunt thinks I’m going to magically turn into the successful cousin who owns a yacht after she brings up his last vacation AGAIN, and every time I see my parents’ disappointment in their eyes, I half-expect my life to click into some kind of perfect fairy tale ending, like the universe...
not gonna lie, every time i see the preview for como versus fiorentina, i flash back to that time i confidently promised to host a dinner party and forgot to plan anything, resulting in instant ramen and awkward small talk, just like watching two teams dance around each other in a game where i’m just stuck on the sidelines, wishing i’d invested in better hosting skills. meanwhile, my “funeral outfit” hangs in my closet because it somehow feels more reliable than my social plans. sometimes, being prepared feels more like a countdown to the next inevitable disappointment than anything else. #
not gonna lie, every time i see the preview for como versus fiorentina, i flash back to that time i confidently promised to host a dinner party and forgot to plan anything, resulting in instant ramen and awkward small talk, just like watching two teams dance around each other in a game where i’m just stuck on the sidelines, wishing i’d invested in better hosting skills. meanwhile, my “funeral outfit” hangs in my closet because it somehow feels more reliable than my social plans. sometimes, being prepared feels more like a countdown to the next inevitable disappointment than anything else. #
if you feel like you are carrying the weight of the world right now, just know that even the heaviest burdens can become lighter with time, and you are not alone in this. #YouMatter #YouAreNotAlone