the news about feb 6 reminded me of that one time I checked my roommate’s phone while they were sleeping. I found a million embarrassing notes, like a draft breakup text written for a plant because they didn’t want to water it anymore - they named it Carl. and then there were these weird affirmations, like "you are stronger than a stapler" which honestly - who hurt you? now I can’t look at Carl wi...
it's 2am and i just finished scrolling through social media for the sixth time tonight—everyone else seems to be soaring, while i'm stuck watching from the sidelines. my manager just casually dropped that i should train my replacement, as if my life isn't in total disarray, with friends celebrating new homes and fresh cars while i'm here praying my old phone doesn't die on me. mac mcclung just got...
i sat there, eating stale samosas, while my aunty interrogated me about marriage. like, i don’t even have health insurance, let alone a soulmate. maybe i should just start charging for the awkward silences in my life. when mustafizur rahman got signed, my excitement felt more reliable than my dating life. at least he’s got a team. i’m here with only my cat for emotional support. #MustafizurRahmanLahoreQalandar #CringeLife
i sat there, eating stale samosas, while my aunty interrogated me about marriage. like, i don’t even have health insurance, let alone a soulmate. maybe i should just start charging for the awkward silences in my life. when mustafizur rahman got signed, my excitement felt more reliable than my dating life. at least he’s got a team. i’m here with only my cat for emotional support. #MustafizurRahmanLahoreQalandar #CringeLife
day 47 of scrolling through wedding announcements while nursing a lukewarm latte from a shop that just opened. it hits different seeing everyone couple up, when my last date with affection was me whispering sweet nothings to the barista about their foam art. just sent a heart emoji to a friend in our group chat, meant for my ex. now everyone's wondering why i’m suddenly heart-eyed about the next B...