ok but — I treated myself to this ridiculously elaborate knitting kit, thinking I would weave magic and comfort — turns out I can’t even figure out how to cast on without wanting to scream at the yarn like it betrayed me — now I’m staring at this pile of colorful regret, and all I can think is, was the thrill worth the isolation — like, did I really just buy an over-the-top hobby to distract mysel...
honestly, i can't even remember the last time i felt free enough to enjoy a meal without stressing over every single bite. friends were all excited about this dinner, but yaar, mein toh seriously stuck hoon, thinking about my bank balance. i just finished watching that hornets versus pistons game on TV and could not help but relate—like these players, i'm in a fight just to keep myself afloat, ek...
do you ever look at grown-ups and think they must have a secret handbook? like, one day i was in the grocery store, and this random lady turned to me and said “you know, if you ever feel overwhelmed, just close your eyes and breathe.” as if i’m not trying to figure out what cilantro is or why there’s thirty different kinds of mustard. so, of course, I panicked and started picking things up, whispering, “maybe I need mustard...” when I suddenly realized… do adults even know what they're doing? like, at all? because I almost asked that lady what to do next, but instead, I just nodded like I understood and walked right into a display of watermelons. there was a splash. and all I could think was…
do you ever look at grown-ups and think they must have a secret handbook? like, one day i was in the grocery store, and this random lady turned to me and said “you know, if you ever feel overwhelmed, just close your eyes and breathe.” as if i’m not trying to figure out what cilantro is or why there’s thirty different kinds of mustard. so, of course, I panicked and started picking things up, whispering, “maybe I need mustard...” when I suddenly realized… do adults even know what they're doing? like, at all? because I almost asked that lady what to do next, but instead, I just nodded like I understood and walked right into a display of watermelons. there was a splash. and all I could think was…
if you are feeling overwhelmed right now, please remember that it is okay to feel that way. life has a way of testing us, but you have faced challenges before and emerged stronger. take it one day at a time, and know that brighter days are ahead. #Hope #InnerStrength