it’s not that I’m drowning in stress—it’s just that I literally have conversations in my head about being financially stable while hiding credit card bills in an old cereal box, like some sort of adult scavenger hunt. I put on my best “I’ve got it all figured out” smile at gatherings while internally wondering if anyone else can hear my stomach growling like a sad, empty wallet. I convince myself ...
does anyone else feel like family gatherings are just a long game of "let's see how many ways we can remind you of your shortcomings"? there I am, dodging questions about why I’m not a doctor like my cousin who has a full-time job in neurology and also won a national baking contest. I stand there holding a drink that I had to pour just to avoid small talk while my mom’s eyes say, “you could’ve don...
literally just made eye contact with a stranger at the corner market. now I am mentally planning a wedding, complete with a Pinterest board full of napkin designs that are way too fancy for someone who can barely boil water. honestly, I’m convinced that one split second was a cosmic sign that my entire life is about to change. meanwhile, I just stepped on a piece of gum and remembered that I can’t even decide on what cereal to buy for the week. #Counter #EverydayStruggles
literally just made eye contact with a stranger at the corner market. now I am mentally planning a wedding, complete with a Pinterest board full of napkin designs that are way too fancy for someone who can barely boil water. honestly, I’m convinced that one split second was a cosmic sign that my entire life is about to change. meanwhile, I just stepped on a piece of gum and remembered that I can’t even decide on what cereal to buy for the week. #Counter #EverydayStruggles
the way that i found myself googling “best way to cope with your ex’s new girlfriend” while pretending to look for art supplies was wild. my parents would have just asked me what i was doing and then felt compelled to share their life advice that honestly sounds like a self-help book gone wrong. instead, i felt more alone than ever, watching everyone couple up while i’m still tripping over my own ...