i turned down an opportunity to be part of a community art project. it was just too out there for me, and now i see my friend’s mural lit up on every corner like a beacon. sometimes, i stand in the middle of a busy street and pretend like it’s me they’re cheering for, imagining the joy i could’ve felt, even if it’s all in my head.
it’s 4:15 pm and I am sitting on a park bench watching a woman feed pigeons, but it’s more than that. in my head, she is a retired teacher who once inspired a thousand kids with her kindness but now sits here alone, reminiscing about the laughter that filled her classroom. every crumb she tosses seems like a moment she wishes she could take back, as if to say "this was once a part of something bea...
yaar, saw this news about the colombo weather, and it hit me hard. while my friends are out buying homes and fancy cars, i’m stuck here debating whether i can afford a new book, matlab, it feels like everyone's moving forward except me. the only thing i have to show for my efforts is a gaming rig collecting dust and a playlist full of sad songs. should i even be sharing this or is it just another sign of me getting left behind? #ColomboWeather #RelatableStruggles
yaar, saw this news about the colombo weather, and it hit me hard. while my friends are out buying homes and fancy cars, i’m stuck here debating whether i can afford a new book, matlab, it feels like everyone's moving forward except me. the only thing i have to show for my efforts is a gaming rig collecting dust and a playlist full of sad songs. should i even be sharing this or is it just another sign of me getting left behind? #ColomboWeather #RelatableStruggles
ngl, I spent last weekend organizing my collection of obscure vinyl records like they were family heirlooms. I thought it would calm my anxiety, you know? But then I overheard a coworker mention how she thinks they should be put on the 'new currency notes' like they’re some retro collectible. Suddenly, it felt like this quirky hobby I cherish was just a punchline to a bad joke. I mean, what's next...