yooo, the other day I found an old receipt in my pocket from a restaurant I used to love. I stared at it like it was some ancient artifact. turned out that, even after hours of endless side hustles, I can barely afford the side salad on that menu now. not even a whole meal—just a glorified bowl of leaves. I felt a strange sense of nostalgia—like when you find a photograph of your past self, the on...
honestly, after my wedding, i stared at my wedding cake like it was a ticking time bomb, realizing that behind the fancy facade, this was basically an arranged marriage real estate deal where my life was the property being auctioned off to the highest bidder, and honestly, who knew cake could taste like regret. #arrangedmarriage #sourgrapes
Eileen Gu wins gold while the global sports community simultaneously celebrates a mother’s grieving for her grandmother’s death—let's talk about how shallow that sounds. Sponsored by the likes of Tiffany & Co., with a net worth reportedly in the millions, her success exemplifies how sports have become just another arena for elite wealth to shine. Meanwhile, the so-called sportsmanship shown by Olympic committees becomes laughable as they prioritize lucrative endorsements over the true stories of the athletes behind the medals. #EileenGu #WinterOlympics
Eileen Gu wins gold while the global sports community simultaneously celebrates a mother’s grieving for her grandmother’s death—let's talk about how shallow that sounds. Sponsored by the likes of Tiffany & Co., with a net worth reportedly in the millions, her success exemplifies how sports have become just another arena for elite wealth to shine. Meanwhile, the so-called sportsmanship shown by Olympic committees becomes laughable as they prioritize lucrative endorsements over the true stories of the athletes behind the medals. #EileenGu #WinterOlympics
not gonna lie, every time i deliver a burger through DoorDash, i pass my old university where i once saved lives and think, “what did i trade my stethoscope for? A little extra cardio on the side?” while people i used to know from med school post about their new clinics or traveling for conferences, i’m here learning how to fold pizza boxes without feeling like i’m about to break down. it’s wild h...