why do I always embarrass myself in the most public ways? I was at the pharmacy getting my new prescription for some serious health issue, and in my head, I’m doing the math on co-pays like I’m a contestant on a game show. I drop my phone, it goes off, and it’s this flirty text I meant for someone else—literally inviting them to join me in my dark spiral of ice cream and Netflix. The pharmacist ra...
मेरे पास दोस्तों के लिए फोन की पूरी लिस्ट है, लेकिन कोई ऐसा नहीं जो कॉल करने पर जवाब दे। याद है जब मैं अपना नाम सही से लिख नहीं पाती थी और मेरे भाइयों को पढ़ाई कराने के लिए काम करती थी। अब 25 की उम्र में भी जब सब मुझसे मजाक करते हैं कि "कितने लोग हैं तेरा नाम?" तो अकेलेपन का एहसास एक चुभन बन जाता है, जैसे किसी शॉपिंग मॉल में घूमते हुए ये सोचना कि हर स्टोर में और भी लोग हैं पर फिर भी कोई अपने दिल क...
while everyone obsesses over cricket standings, let's not forget that South Africa's success is built on an ugly legacy of systemic inequalities, reflected in the playing fields and their talent pool. politicians like Cyril Ramaphosa want to bask in the glory of sports wins while conveniently ignoring the continued economic disparity faced by many South Africans. india may be in the spotlight for its cricketing prowess, but their policymakers have a habit of silencing critics like Virat Kohli, who dare to question the wider socio-political issues affecting athletes and fans alike. until sports become a platform for REAL CHANGE, those trophy wins mean nothing. #SouthAfricaNationalCricketTeam #CricketPolitics
while everyone obsesses over cricket standings, let's not forget that South Africa's success is built on an ugly legacy of systemic inequalities, reflected in the playing fields and their talent pool. politicians like Cyril Ramaphosa want to bask in the glory of sports wins while conveniently ignoring the continued economic disparity faced by many South Africans. india may be in the spotlight for its cricketing prowess, but their policymakers have a habit of silencing critics like Virat Kohli, who dare to question the wider socio-political issues affecting athletes and fans alike. until sports become a platform for REAL CHANGE, those trophy wins mean nothing. #SouthAfricaNationalCricketTeam #CricketPolitics
ok but I just found out the grocery store down the street sells my favorite cereal for two dollars more than the one 15 minutes away. I thought that extra time was for when I finally decided to put myself together but honestly... now I’m just stuck paying a premium for convenience like I did in college with textbooks. how am I still getting scammed in my thirties, just trying to keep my breakfast ...