I know what my purpose in life is and I’m aware of my journey. I’m not obliged to share that with anyone.
Yes, I use various forms of social media. But when did I agree to be posting on the Gram all day every day? I don’t like the assumptions you’ve made of me.
To repeat, you stated that I should have thousands of followers…why? I post when I feel like posting, my life does not revolve around social-media. Why do you feel that my presence online validates my self-worth? ‘Attention is the greatest evil of all time.’
Before social-media talent was recognised and spoken of, word by glorious word. Since social media, you are known for pouring milk over your ass during a live-stream. You gain loads of followers, you continue to post what they like to see.
You judge me.
You judge ME!
In your mind, my creativity has no meaning.
My education is worthless – I should be earning millions by now.
That’s not the way the world works.
It doesn’t phase you that I’m happy with my progression in life, you don’t even know my struggle, my nightmares, my strife! But you judge me, severely so.
‘How come you don’t have many followers then?’
Its 2020 and despite what you do in life, and no matter the sparkling fact that you’re in your own lane – of you don’t have millions of followers on social media, your purpose in life means NOTHING.
I messed up yesterday, the day before that and last week if I’m being honest – a matter of fact.
I was supposed to be working on three short stories, but I’ve been doing nothing. Nothing. Nothing.
I’m constantly bombarded with the problems of others and it drains my energy and blocks my creative output.
It’s easy for many to say, ‘Don’t answer the phone, ignore them!’ but it’s hard for me to do. I realise now, I’m going to have to if I want to succeed in this life.
This is crazy, I try to be here for everyone, but it ends up meaning that I’m never here for myself.
I woke up at 0400 (GMT) showered, smeared olive oil over my body, dressed and went out.
At 0600 (GMT) I walked through the entrance of a supermarket and purchased the following:
VGTRN BURGERS
VGTRN BURGERS
VGTRN BURGERS
BBQ PIZZA
BBQ PIZZA
FROZEN FRUIT
FROZEN FRUIT
QUORN BITES
ALPRO YOFU
ALPRO YOFU
FLORA
FLORA
DRINK
DRINK
DRINK
RAPESEED OIL
TINNED FRUIT
TINNED FRUIT
TINNED FRUIT
COCONUT OIL
GREEN CHILLIES
AIRWICK REFILL
AIRWICK FRESH
CRUMPETS
CIF CREAM
SPICY NOODLES
SPICY NOODLES
SPICY NOODLES
POTATO CHIPS
POTATO CHIPS
GLASS RAMEKIN
GLASS RAMEKIN
QUORN BURGERS
STORK MARG
ALPRO YOGURT
ALPRO CUSTARD
I packed everything into one grey backpack, a cooler bag and a large eco-friendly bag. I carried everything home, disinfected the fridge and packed everything away.
After I ate the Quorn ‘chicken’ burgers, I remembered I had forgotten to purchase icing sugar. I ventured back out and after 45-minute walk, I ended up at a 4th supermarket – apparently, everyone is baking and they’re all sold out. However, in the 4th store, I found icing sugar.
Another chunk of time elapsed and there I was watching ‘My 600lb Life,’ via YouTube and drifting to sleep.
I woke up a short while ago and saw two missed calls from Mother. Followed by a WhatsApp message about Ozark on Netflix. Currently, I’m typing up a brief account of my day, eyes slowly closing…
I saw you on the shelf and I wasn’t sure if I needed you, but I picked you up and paid for you anyway, as I felt I wanted to.
It wasn’t until a few weeks later that I opened you up and pulled you out of your blue and yellow home. I had been crying profusely, my heart ached, and I felt at a loss without the man I called love.
My nose was runny, and my tears blended in with snot. My lips smothered in my liquid waste, dripping down onto my chest and becoming a recent memory.
There you are to mop up my sadness and capture my snot. I appreciate you tissue, I value you a lot.
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