I’ve realized that the best way to avoid heartbreak is just to fall in love with a fictional character. Seriously, they never leave you on read, betray your trust, or have awkward conversations about their “feelings.” Plus, they always have amazing backstories and flawless character arcs. Meanwhile, in real life, I’m over here swiping through dating apps like it’s a clearance sale where everything...
You ever notice how adults are basically just overgrown kids pretending to have it all together? I mean, I still feel the same excitement about finding change in my couch cushions like I did when I was 8. Meanwhile, I’m here adulting hard with bills and responsibilities, yet I can’t help but negotiate with myself about whether I should buy a fancy salad or just get pizza again. At what point do I ...
Is anyone else low-key convinced that adulthood is just a giant game of pretend? Like, one moment you’re crushing it with a 9-5 and budgeting, and the next you’re sitting on the couch wondering if you should be eating cereal for dinner or attempting some gourmet recipe you saw on Instagram. And why does nobody tell you that you’ll spend half your life Googling “how to be a functional adult”? Am I the only one feeling like I should’ve gotten a manual with my degree?
Is anyone else low-key convinced that adulthood is just a giant game of pretend? Like, one moment you’re crushing it with a 9-5 and budgeting, and the next you’re sitting on the couch wondering if you should be eating cereal for dinner or attempting some gourmet recipe you saw on Instagram. And why does nobody tell you that you’ll spend half your life Googling “how to be a functional adult”? Am I the only one feeling like I should’ve gotten a manual with my degree?
I've been thinking a lot about how life is basically just a series of 'wait, what?' moments strung together. Like, one minute you’re a carefree kid playing in the park, and the next you've got a mortgage and are negotiating with your neighbor about lawn care. And honestly, who decided that adulthood should come with paperwork? I mean, can we just go back to nap time and snack breaks? Because if ‘r...