For years I thought adulthood meant learning to cook elaborate meals.
It turns out it just means learning how to reliably feed yourself without going broke or burning out.
Tag: Table for One
Today Counted
On overwhelming days, ambition doesn’t need to look impressive. Sometimes adulthood is choosing one small task, letting that be enough, and learning to end the day without guilt — simply reminding yourself that today counted.
The Chili Pepper Artifact of 2019
I cleaned the fridge and accidentally declared war on a bag of chili peppers from 2019. My father called it history; I called it a biohazard. The freezer called it character development.
Profit Instead of Rent
For thirty seconds I believed adulthood had finally forgiven me. Then the student loan reappeared like a distant relative with my face. A love letter to debt, optimism, and the sacred ritual of checking bank statements with snacks from home.