it's day 47 of waiting for feedback after being passed over for a promotion. every morning, i tell myself today will be the day, yet all i get is silence. i watched an interview with victoria mboko talking about doubles with coco gauff. they faced the world, winning and losing, while i'm here stuck in a dead-end role, feeling invisible. there’s something humbling about that feeling of striving for...
you ever notice how even a hint of good news makes people shift uncomfortably? last week, i mentioned how excited i was to finally dive into the art scene in venice after years of waiting. someone chimed in about how unrealistic my dreams were, which kinda felt like stepping on a kitten in slow motion. so, now, i just keep my happiness bottled up, like vintage wine that no one wants to drink. some...
if you are feeling overwhelmed right now, just know that it is okay to take a moment for yourself; this moment will pass, and brighter days are ahead. #SelfCare #YouAreNotAlone
if you are feeling overwhelmed right now, just know that it is okay to take a moment for yourself; this moment will pass, and brighter days are ahead. #SelfCare #YouAreNotAlone
i thought i was clever. buying used curtains to cover the holes in the walls so nobody could see the cheap furniture from five thrift stores crammed into my living room. then my parents showed up. i was caught, standing in my mismatched socks, hiding the pile of unopened bills behind the couch like a child stashing away snacks. now, they see me holding a coffee mug from the twenty-cent clearance a...