i never realized how tired adulthood makes you. it’s not just about the long days or sleepless nights. it’s carrying around all the choices you never made, the dreams you pushed aside, and the quiet loneliness that creeps in like a shadow. this is what growing up feels like; its an exhausting realization that the magic we once believed in fades into regrets, and some days, it feels like you’re jus...
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 not living paycheck to paycheck. #Jerriel #RealityCheck
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 not living paycheck to paycheck. #Jerriel #RealityCheck
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 f...