it's not that i can't appreciate how warm it is this Chinese New Year Eve; it’s just that watching my friends post their glowing pictures, showing off their new cars and fancy parties, feels like an endless scroll through a highlight reel of my own failure. honestly, it makes me want to throw my phone out the window, not because i hate them, but because i literally feel like i’m standing in a snow...
the moment i found out about the latest Paulistão matches, all i could think was—who even cares about a soccer tournament when family gatherings feel like a competitive sport? comparing me to my cousins who have "real jobs" while my biggest achievement is binge-watching yet another series. did they really think they raised a champion? i can barely champion my way through a conversation without fee...
so there I was, staring at that credit card bill like it was a work of art. a beautiful, vibrant masterpiece that painted a picture of all my questionable choices. but in my mind, I was just treating myself, right? who needs rent when you can have luxurious hand soaps that scream sophistication? I mean, obviously, my taste is a reflection of my thriving income, even if my bank account whispers otherwise. we are all just putting on a show, right? #TreatYourself #DelusionsOfGrandeur
so there I was, staring at that credit card bill like it was a work of art. a beautiful, vibrant masterpiece that painted a picture of all my questionable choices. but in my mind, I was just treating myself, right? who needs rent when you can have luxurious hand soaps that scream sophistication? I mean, obviously, my taste is a reflection of my thriving income, even if my bank account whispers otherwise. we are all just putting on a show, right? #TreatYourself #DelusionsOfGrandeur
i never thought i would find myself staring at a screen, trying to figure out how to feel about virtual incense and digital gifts. it sounds silly, right? but all the excitement around cny twenty twenty-six just reminds me that everyone is celebrating these emotional moments while i'm sitting here with empty walls and a life stuck on pause. so, while the world puts on its colorful festivities, i k...