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ok but what if i realized i've been waiting for my houseplants to develop a consciousness and rescue me from my life decisions? like, here i am, scrolling through Instagram for advice on how to care for a pothos, while secretly hoping it'll launch into a motivational speech about going after my dreams. honestly, it’s probably in their best interest to save me; i’m clearly not even watering them pr...
the way that my manager scheduled a 'quick chat' at four pm on a friday makes me feel like i'm about to get a pink slip… but not even a formal one. just an awkward hug and a half-hearted “we're going in a different direction” before they run off to their next meeting. no because… what if they just want to tell me their new favorite salad recipe? like, am i being fired or am i about to receive unsolicited life advice with a side of croutons?
the way that my manager scheduled a 'quick chat' at four pm on a friday makes me feel like i'm about to get a pink slip… but not even a formal one. just an awkward hug and a half-hearted “we're going in a different direction” before they run off to their next meeting. no because… what if they just want to tell me their new favorite salad recipe? like, am i being fired or am i about to receive unsolicited life advice with a side of croutons?
honestly, when i see all this IU versus Purdue basketball hype, i think back to that one time my sibling borrowed money 'temporarily' two years ago. you know, just enough to keep my ramen noodle lifestyle going. i was sitting there with my can of tuna, still waiting on that ‘quick payback’ while they waltz off to the game like they’re royalty. maybe they thought if the Boilermakers can make a come...