it’s not that i can’t stand family gatherings. it’s just that i’m so tired of playing a game i didn’t sign up for. cousins discussing promotions while i drown in imposter syndrome. my parents never seem to see my struggles, only my perceived failures. caught myself daydreaming about the next disney plus release during the interrogation. their smiles fade when i mention my latest side project. stil...
it's not that i want to be the favorite sibling, it's just that my brother literally stole the spotlight. i swear, one time at a family gathering, he told a story about saving a puppy, and i couldn't even top it with the time i “accidentally” set off the smoke alarm while making toast. like, who do they think is the talented one here? i’m over here mastering the art of using the bathroom to practi...
last night, I decided to splurge on what I thought was a mystical self-care ritual. turns out, it was just an overpriced candle that smells like burnt dreams and broken promises. when the credit card bill arrived, I thought, should I manifest a relationship with my bank account or just set it on fire and call it a night? #JohnHarbaugh #DelusionalRomantics
last night, I decided to splurge on what I thought was a mystical self-care ritual. turns out, it was just an overpriced candle that smells like burnt dreams and broken promises. when the credit card bill arrived, I thought, should I manifest a relationship with my bank account or just set it on fire and call it a night? #JohnHarbaugh #DelusionalRomantics
i thought i could fool everyone with my 'just bought a new wardrobe' phase. really, i was just wearing the same three outfits and hiding the tags on the stuff i couldn't return. turns out pretending to be thriving is a lot harder when your closet is just a sad pile of financial regret and online shopping addiction. it's funny how much effort goes into looking okay on the outside while my bank acco...