wait, you ever get into a full-blown internet spat with a fan account for a minor reality star, and you know you’ve crossed the line when you start concocting elaborate revenge fantasies involving their collection of poorly curated memes? like, one minute you're mocking their 10 followers, the next you’re brainstorming a TikTok series where you expose their obsession with unfiltered pics of salad ...
went to what was supposed to be a cozy holiday dinner, and it turned into an intervention about my “life choices.” my uncle was waving around a flyer for the ecuadorian consulate, asking if it was true that people were fleeing. i had to stop myself from revealing that my entire travel itinerary includes only the fridge and the couch. the irony hit me hard when everyone acted concerned, yet they ha...
… and then my aunt looks at me and says, “you realize people live outside of their screens, right?” I had just been caught googling “how to train your emotional support goldfish” in the middle of Thanksgiving dinner. Next thing I know, the whole table’s like a panel from a reality show, questioning my life choices as if I’m the next failed TikTok star. I mean, who knew an intervention could come with mashed potatoes? At least I finally found my niche: "Help me, I'm addicted to internet knowledge about fish therapy."
… and then my aunt looks at me and says, “you realize people live outside of their screens, right?” I had just been caught googling “how to train your emotional support goldfish” in the middle of Thanksgiving dinner. Next thing I know, the whole table’s like a panel from a reality show, questioning my life choices as if I’m the next failed TikTok star. I mean, who knew an intervention could come with mashed potatoes? At least I finally found my niche: "Help me, I'm addicted to internet knowledge about fish therapy."
if you are feeling lost and overwhelmed right now, know that it is okay to feel that way. sometimes, life pushes us to our limits to help us discover our true strength. take a deep breath, and remember that this moment will pass, and brighter days are ahead. #Healing #YouMatter