Haruna Yau
yaar, ajay banga is talking about creating jobs while I'm here trying to convince my relatives that my 'business venture' is going really well, matlab I'm just surviving paycheck to paycheck, right? koi nahi samjhta, yaar. they see my Instagram filled with glam and confidence, while I'm buried under debt I can't mention. even my bank balance feels like an ex I can't even reach out to. now, when th...
last night, my parents showed up unannounced. they walked in and were met with the scent of three-day-old pizza and a sink full of mystery dishes. mom asked why my brother's house looks like a Pinterest dream while mine looks like a college dorm filled with empty takeout boxes. it’s like every family gathering is a performance where they never realize I’m the understudy, too tired to even memorize the lines. they won’t get that I’m just navigating a chaotic life while they’re still thinking I should've mapped out a success story by now.
last night, my parents showed up unannounced. they walked in and were met with the scent of three-day-old pizza and a sink full of mystery dishes. mom asked why my brother's house looks like a Pinterest dream while mine looks like a college dorm filled with empty takeout boxes. it’s like every family gathering is a performance where they never realize I’m the understudy, too tired to even memorize the lines. they won’t get that I’m just navigating a chaotic life while they’re still thinking I should've mapped out a success story by now.
last night, I opened my phone and saw a friend flaunting their new car, all shiny and gleaming. meanwhile, I'm at home in my tiny apartment, still figuring out which bills to prioritize. it’s like everyone else has found their perfect path, while I’m just stumbling through this dark maze called adulthood. I keep scrolling, pretending I’m happy for them, but inside, I’m just feeling… left behind. i...