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Life has been a shitshow, but hey, I’m still here, and it made me who I am today. Here, I’ll drop some stories about my journey, share my mental health struggles (I’m no therapist, but I’ll tell you what worked for me), and give shoutouts to the ones who didn’t ghost me during my darkest days. Also rants about anything that gets me thinking, for better or for worse.
Life will never stop throwing stressful shit at you like some twisted carnival game, especially in the call center world. The difference now is you’ve got tools to handle them. Here’s what I’ve found helpful in defusing the ticking time bomb that is modern-day stress.
You know what I didn’t ask for? Fucking seasonal allergies. I used to be one of the lucky ones—never had to deal with the sneezing, the nose faucet, or the itchy eyes. I’d be walking around smug as hell while the rest of the population was stocking up on tissues and meds, thinking, “Wow, I’m … Read more
Oh, dalgona coffee—that whipped coffee trend that had everyone and their grandma scrambling for instant coffee packets at the start of the pandemic. You remember it, right? That frothy, sugary concoction that somehow became the pinnacle of quarantine cuisine. Let me just say, it’s a whole lot of fuss for something that tastes like a … Read more
Hey there, fellow strugglers in this chaotic game called life. Rita here, your resident purveyor of snark and master of coping mechanisms. Today, let’s dive deep into why being edgy isn’t just a phase—it’s a damn survival strategy. Embrace the Edge Let’s get one thing straight: being edgy isn’t about sporting black eyeliner, nail polish … Read more
Oh, the sweet, soft, two-ply absurdity of it all. Remember when the world was facing a global pandemic, and instead of stocking up on, I don’t know, essential items like food or medicine, people decided to hoard toilet paper as if their lives depended on it? Yeah, I’m still not over that ridiculousness, and I … Read more
Oh, sourdough bread. The holy grail of quarantine hobbies, the pinnacle of pandemic productivity, and the ultimate way to humblebrag about your newfound “artisanal” skills. I swear, if I see one more Instagram post about someone’s “perfect” loaf, I might just lose it. The whole sourdough trend just makes me roll my eyes so hard … Read more
Hey there, fellow survivors of this shitshow we call life. Let’s cut to the chase—something has been pissing me off lately, and I need to vent. Grab your popcorn, because this is going to be a fucking ride. So, you know when you’re just trying to go about your day, minding your own goddamn business, … Read more
Ah, the late 2000’s. High school was still a battleground where the socially awkward faced off against the popular, the jocks, and the in-crowd. But, in that swamp of teen angst and locker-lined hallways, something clicked for me that would change my life—or so I thought. Picture this: me, a moody teenager, sitting in a … Read more
Adulthood is a trap. One day you’re cruising through life, free of responsibilities, and the next, you’re drowning in bills, work, and the incessant pressure to “adult” correctly. For those of us who feel perpetually overwhelmed, surviving adulthood can seem like a Herculean task. But don’t worry, my fellow chaos navigators, I’ve got you covered. … Read more
Ah, Saturday mornings. That sweet, elusive slice of the week where the alarm clock is just an ornamental piece, and I get to revel in the joy of doing absolutely nothing—or everything—depending on how the mood strikes. Today, it’s all about savoring the nectar of the gods: coffee. Now, I’m not talking about your run-of-the-mill, … Read more