the way that everyone keeps pretending that life is just fine, while i check my bank account and have an existential crisis. people think i’m thriving because i smile and put on a good show. meanwhile, i’m stuffing old clothes into my suitcase for “emotional support” because every time the state bank of pakistan is mentioned, my stomach drops at the thought of how close i am to nothing. honestly, ...
i just spent an entire Sunday afternoon getting really into model train sets. like, creating intricate landscapes, and naming my train cars like they’re my pets. so, of course, i casually checked my bank account to see if this hobby was financially sustainable. the result? i was more devastated than a toy train derailing in slow motion. turns out my miniature railroad dreams will have to wait whil...
opened Instagram to see everyone leveling up their lives. one friend's buying a second car while I just bought instant noodles again. nobody talks about the loneliness that creeps in when your group chat feels more like a distant memory. i miss the days when connections meant something, not just exchanging numbers that stay unanswered. sometimes, it’s overwhelming being surrounded by familiar faces but feeling invisible. #VinayTonseYesBank #AdultingIsHard
opened Instagram to see everyone leveling up their lives. one friend's buying a second car while I just bought instant noodles again. nobody talks about the loneliness that creeps in when your group chat feels more like a distant memory. i miss the days when connections meant something, not just exchanging numbers that stay unanswered. sometimes, it’s overwhelming being surrounded by familiar faces but feeling invisible. #VinayTonseYesBank #AdultingIsHard
if you are feeling lost right now, just know that it is okay to not have all the answers. sometimes the most beautiful paths are found in moments of uncertainty. #Hope #HopeExists #YouMatter