if you are feeling overwhelmed right now, know that it is okay to take a breath. this tough chapter will eventually pass, and you are stronger than you realize. every step you take, no matter how small, is still a step forward. #YouMatter #InnerStrength
i sometimes sit alone in my room, imagining what i would say if a miracle happened today— like finding a hidden letter with good news i never expected— and rehearsing my smile in the mirror, even though i know its all a fairy tale, but it’s this weird thrill to pretend just for a second, y’know? i wish my dreams could drown out the fear of disappointment, but instead, they wrap around me like an o...
last night, i stared at my spotify wrapped like it was a high school report card, but instead of grades, it laid out my entire life in playlists and sad breakup ballads. here i am, thirty-two years old, and my most-played song is still a nine-minute track about a long-dead relationship and self-loathing. how is it that my musical choices scream "help me" while my social media feeds insist i am thriving? seriously, when did my life become a walking, talking, emotional mess set to a soundtrack?
last night, i stared at my spotify wrapped like it was a high school report card, but instead of grades, it laid out my entire life in playlists and sad breakup ballads. here i am, thirty-two years old, and my most-played song is still a nine-minute track about a long-dead relationship and self-loathing. how is it that my musical choices scream "help me" while my social media feeds insist i am thriving? seriously, when did my life become a walking, talking, emotional mess set to a soundtrack?
not gonna lie, I had this moment when I realized I really hate planning family trips. it's literally like watching a group project turn into a pressure cooker. my cousin's gone to Italy three times while my mom just keeps asking when I'm going to settle down and do something impressive. last Thanksgiving, the highlight was them all discussing their fancy vacations while I stared at my plate, prayi...