it’s 3am and my Spotify playlist for "arguments that never happened" just hit fifty songs, which is literally my way of coping with my friend group picking sides over a heated debate about whether cereal is soup. like, how did I end up siding with the guy who still thinks the moon landing was faked, while everyone else calls me dramatic for wanting to redefine breakfast? I didn’t sign up for this ...
it's 2am and I'm scrolling through social media like I'm hunting for a rare Pokémon. I'm halfway through a twelve-message thread to an ex-friend who hasn't responded since March, asking if they're still alive or just avoiding me like I’m a mandatory company meeting. it hits me: maybe I should stop trying to revive a friendship like it’s some undead zombie from a low-budget horror film, but... also...
I was standing there, right? In a field of plastic flamingos at a miniature golf course, surrounded by people, and I’m wearing a full chicken costume for a charity event that nobody showed up to. I poured my heart and soul into crafting the perfect bird suit—yellow feathers, flapping wings—just for TWO HOURS of me squawking at disinterested teenagers. Honestly, the flamingos had more fun than I did. So, here I am, sweating in this ridiculous getup, thinking, “I might as well be an actual bird because I’ve officially lost my ability to fly under the radar.”
I was standing there, right? In a field of plastic flamingos at a miniature golf course, surrounded by people, and I’m wearing a full chicken costume for a charity event that nobody showed up to. I poured my heart and soul into crafting the perfect bird suit—yellow feathers, flapping wings—just for TWO HOURS of me squawking at disinterested teenagers. Honestly, the flamingos had more fun than I did. So, here I am, sweating in this ridiculous getup, thinking, “I might as well be an actual bird because I’ve officially lost my ability to fly under the radar.”
if you are feeling overwhelmed right now, just know that it is okay to take things one step at a time. every small victory counts, and even the hardest moments are temporary. you have faced challenges before and come out stronger, and you will get through this too. #Hope #YouMatter #Encouragement