ok but have you ever felt like you’re still trying to find your footing while everyone else is RUNNING marathons? it’s like I’m over here doing a triple axel on a cracked sidewalk, while my friends have Olympic medals for living their best lives. the irony is that I know their stories are not as polished as they seem. yet, watching them shine only makes me wonder if I missed the memo about success...
the way that nancy guthrie's case is unraveling makes me think about all the conversations I had with people who promised they'd always be there. I thought loyalty meant something until my partner started texting someone else. now I'm questioning if trust is just another illusion we cling to while pretending everything is fine. #NancyGuthrieUpdate #trustissues
day 47 of avoiding family questions. it’s always the same - “when are you getting a job?” meanwhile, my rishtedaar is debating if Malaysian women can match up to Thailand’s. I can’t even compete with their expectations. last week, I tried to make small talk and ended up googling match stats on my phone just to seem engaged, but honestly, I’m just trying to not admit that I got laid off and… am now secretly starting to plan my escape to somewhere completely different. #ThailandWomenVsMalaysiaWomen #stuckinbetween
day 47 of avoiding family questions. it’s always the same - “when are you getting a job?” meanwhile, my rishtedaar is debating if Malaysian women can match up to Thailand’s. I can’t even compete with their expectations. last week, I tried to make small talk and ended up googling match stats on my phone just to seem engaged, but honestly, I’m just trying to not admit that I got laid off and… am now secretly starting to plan my escape to somewhere completely different. #ThailandWomenVsMalaysiaWomen #stuckinbetween
not gonna lie, I saw someone at the grocery store today and felt this strange pull, like I knew them. I wondered if they felt as alone as I do. then I remembered how I trained my replacement last week, while I sat there pretending to be fine. like I wasn't leaving behind a piece of myself with every smile I faked. it’s wild how you can share so much of your life with strangers, but no one really k...