i used to think it was normal to rearrange my closet like a game of Tetris just to squeeze every pair of shoes into the tiny space i could afford—my friends compliment me on my “fashion sense,” but the truth is, my outfits are just a smokescreen to hide the same two pairs of shoes that i rotate between because buying a new pair means cutting into my ramen noodle fund for the week—i'd choose aesthe...
the moment i realized the family secret that explains all my dysfunction—my grandma used to fast to escape her abusive husband during ramadan—suddenly the idea of “doa buka puasa” turned into something so much heavier. it makes sense why my mom always stressed over food like it was a battleground. but now—what does that make me? someone who feels relieved to eat while silently questioning the line...
i showed up to the last potluck with store-bought cookies, feeling like a failure—everyone else had these fancy dishes, and i couldn't even afford the ingredients for a simple salad. but let me tell you, those cookies were a highlight—i claimed i “didn’t feel like cooking” as i reached for the only decent-looking cookie. so, picture me, surrounded by the glory of all their homemade creations, while inside, i was just wondering if my wallet could survive another week of takeout ramen. who knew the audacity to pretend you’re thriving could come with such a high price tag?
i showed up to the last potluck with store-bought cookies, feeling like a failure—everyone else had these fancy dishes, and i couldn't even afford the ingredients for a simple salad. but let me tell you, those cookies were a highlight—i claimed i “didn’t feel like cooking” as i reached for the only decent-looking cookie. so, picture me, surrounded by the glory of all their homemade creations, while inside, i was just wondering if my wallet could survive another week of takeout ramen. who knew the audacity to pretend you’re thriving could come with such a high price tag?
Hey everyone! Just a heads up—there’s been a critical vulnerability found in some software we all probably use. Security experts are saying we should patch it ASAP since it could affect millions of systems. Better to be safe than sorry! Check out the details here: The Hacker News. #CyberSecurity 🛡️