it's not that i don’t love our family pet, it’s just—who can compete with a hamster named Sir Squeaksalot? every time they call for him, i find myself elbow-deep in a container of stale popcorn at a family gathering, laughing a little too hard at my own terrible jokes. i mean, why did i think bringing a ukulele to the reunion was a good idea? the way my siblings swoon over that tiny ball of fluff,...
it's not that i don't appreciate a close-knit atmosphere, it's just… why do you say “we're like family” right before telling us no raises this year? am i supposed to feel warm and fuzzy while contemplating my next meal? it's like saying “we care about you” right before passing around a collection plate. does this mean i should bring a casserole to the next meeting, or will my lack of baked goods m...
did anyone else notice the weather in colombo is chaotic lately? i’m stuck in this endless loop of scrolling through social media, seeing everyone couple up while i sit here alone. half of me feels like a ghost in my own life – i realize i built my entire personality around someone who’s gone. like, how do you even date when all you want to do is disappear? it’s all so heavy. #WeatherColombo #LonelinessFeels
did anyone else notice the weather in colombo is chaotic lately? i’m stuck in this endless loop of scrolling through social media, seeing everyone couple up while i sit here alone. half of me feels like a ghost in my own life – i realize i built my entire personality around someone who’s gone. like, how do you even date when all you want to do is disappear? it’s all so heavy. #WeatherColombo #LonelinessFeels
not gonna lie, when I quit my stable job to follow my passion, I pictured myself as a free spirit. like, living my best life painting abstract art while sipping organic herbal tea. but then, I tried to pay rent with "feelings" and realized my passion doesn’t cash in. last week, I debated selling my collection of fridge magnets on social media. now, I see I-League clubs getting all the funding whil...