not gonna lie, my parents just decided that after coming out four years ago, they would simply ignore it like it was a bad Wi-Fi connection; they are actively setting up matrimonial profiles for me on shaadi.com, and all I can think is, the internet knows my preferences better than my own family, like how absurd is that? like, here I am quietly hoping they will at least ask me about my weekend pla...
not gonna lie, my parents treated my dowry negotiation like a flea market auction. they haggled over how many gold chains would get me a decent washing machine while I stood there, half-convinced my worth was reduced to kitchen appliances and random stuff from IKEA. like, do they think they can buy my happiness with a blender? I felt like I was one wrong move away from being sold off for a set of ...
literally went to get a new phone last week. spent an hour talking to the salesperson at the mall, who was trying to convince me to upgrade for the fifth time. finally, he asked why I was hesitant. I told him the last time I upgraded, I ended up in a giant corporate database, feeling like a name instead of a person. it just… feels weird when everyone assumes I'm ready to embrace the next shiny gadget. am I supposed to keep up with all this? like... what if I just want a phone that doesn’t record my every move?
literally went to get a new phone last week. spent an hour talking to the salesperson at the mall, who was trying to convince me to upgrade for the fifth time. finally, he asked why I was hesitant. I told him the last time I upgraded, I ended up in a giant corporate database, feeling like a name instead of a person. it just… feels weird when everyone assumes I'm ready to embrace the next shiny gadget. am I supposed to keep up with all this? like... what if I just want a phone that doesn’t record my every move?
i still remember that time i thought it would be cute to surprise my roommate by bringing home cupcakes from that little bakery downtown. well, turns out they were the exact same flavor i had given my ex for our anniversary last year. my roommate took a bite, looked at me with those big eyes, and said, "did you break up with him just for the cupcakes?" my face turned so red, i had to awkwardly lau...