wait, so i just read about this new minister, right? all i could think about was how someone i trusted, my ex, got a promotion at work like they were destined for greatness, while i still can't find my old self. funny how they can change titles in a flash while i feel like i’m stuck scrolling through old photos of what was supposed to be my life, you know? i mean, maybe if i had their confidence, ...
i heard about andrew ranken passing and it hit differently. makes you think, right? like, who do we really have when we’re feeling low? i’ve got a bunch of contacts but not one person who'd actually pick up the phone when i need them. last week, i found myself talking to a grocery store clerk about cereal and, wow, they really don’t know my middle name or the time i tripped in front of the cute gu...
i caught myself scrolling through cricket highlights, and it hit me that my family would’ve wanted me to be a sports prodigy, not the emotional basket case i am. every gathering feels like a replay of their achievements, while i sit quietly wondering if my latest existential crisis is an acceptable topic for the table. the weight of never living up to those expectations is heavy, especially when they don't realize i'm just trying to stay afloat in my own chaos. and just like west indies, sometimes it feels like glory days are long behind me, but maybe that’s just my never-ending struggle. #ShaiHope #FamilyDysfunction
i caught myself scrolling through cricket highlights, and it hit me that my family would’ve wanted me to be a sports prodigy, not the emotional basket case i am. every gathering feels like a replay of their achievements, while i sit quietly wondering if my latest existential crisis is an acceptable topic for the table. the weight of never living up to those expectations is heavy, especially when they don't realize i'm just trying to stay afloat in my own chaos. and just like west indies, sometimes it feels like glory days are long behind me, but maybe that’s just my never-ending struggle. #ShaiHope #FamilyDysfunction
literally saw my ex’s engagement post and thought I was over it—na bhai, how is it that I’m still scrolling through my student loan alerts while they’re posting honeymoon pics with someone else? matlab, I’m stuck here calculating the interest on my degree while they’re celebrating 'love.' so honestly, when I read about Jason Holder's insane performance, all I can think is—how do I catch a break li...