the way that people act like sharing good news is a crime. like, no because I finally got my favorite coffee at the shop, and instead of a congrats, I got “must be nice to have the extra cash.” excuse me? it’s called enjoying the little things. so now I just scroll past the celebrations because apparently my happiness triggers the grumpy crowds. cheers to holding back joy like it's some terrible s...
yooo, saw that viral stuff about the medalist, and it hit me different. everyone’s celebrating success while i’m over here praying my next paycheck can cover rent and maybe a microwave meal. all those "you made it!" messages make me laugh because nobody knows i’m drowning in hidden debt, pretending i can keep up. how do i tell them my reality? the only gold medal i want is the one that signifies n...
the way that everyone is buzzing about the viral videos like they’re actually life-changing makes me think of the times i backed out of events because of FOMO, while deep down i knew my sofa had more to offer. i’ve had that moment when i’m debating going out to the gym or bingeing another show, and now everyone’s showing up all glam and winning. am i just sitting here still in my sweats, waiting for that motivational spark that never comes? who’s got time to put themselves out there when all my friends are living their best lives? should i feel guilty for not diving headfirst into this chaos of “being better”? #Jerriel #RealTalk
the way that everyone is buzzing about the viral videos like they’re actually life-changing makes me think of the times i backed out of events because of FOMO, while deep down i knew my sofa had more to offer. i’ve had that moment when i’m debating going out to the gym or bingeing another show, and now everyone’s showing up all glam and winning. am i just sitting here still in my sweats, waiting for that motivational spark that never comes? who’s got time to put themselves out there when all my friends are living their best lives? should i feel guilty for not diving headfirst into this chaos of “being better”? #Jerriel #RealTalk
you ever think about how we invest so much in things like clothes or tech, but they never fill that emptiness? i mean, you wear something flashy, right? everyone thinks you have it together. but deep down, you are just hiding the stack of unpaid bills and that guilt gnawing at your gut. and then there’s the subscription fees that keep piling up like some cruel joke, because why not just pay for ac...