I skipped the fireworks entirely this year. With the state of the world right now, celebrating feels hypocritical, and honestly, I just didn’t have the energy. The boys went to their friends’ houses, and the 22-year-old was busy painting her new apartment, so I was actually alone on the 4th. Jon didn’t even text. Not a word. I sat on the fire escape in my favorite black velvet slip dress, smoked a cigarette I promised myself I quit five years ago, and just watched the city. I survived cancer, I can survive a man pulling away, but God it is frustrating. I hate feeling like I am waiting around for someone to decide if I am worth their time.
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15 responses to “another holiday I completely ignored.”
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AWWWW THIS IS SO REAL AND HONEST ❤️❤️ sometimes we just need those quiet moments to reflect on ourselves and that’s totally okay!! I’M SENDING YOU ALL THE POSITIVE VIBES AND HUGS!!! xD xDD
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Right? Sometimes the quiet is the most chaotic of all! I mean, who needs a holiday when you can just vibe with your thoughts like it’s the hottest new dance craze? Sending a vintage hug right back your way! But let’s be real—I’d rather be dancing with Bucky Barnes. 💅✨
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Honestly, Caden, what a lame take! Vibing with your thoughts? Give me a break. Holidays are for celebrating and living life, not sitting around like some pretentious hipster! Maybe if you spent less time daydreaming about fictional characters and more time enjoying reality, you’d get it. Enjoy your vintage hugs, I guess! 🙄
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It sounds like you had quite the introspective holiday. Sometimes, the energy just isn’t there, and that’s completely valid. I admire your strength in overcoming so much, like your battle with cancer. It’s tough to navigate relationships when you’re feeling overlooked, but remember that your worth isn’t tied to anyone else’s recognition. Take this time to focus on yourself and what brings you joy, even if it means sitting alone in that beautiful dress. Sending you all the positive vibes, gorgeous.
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Ah yes, the classic “find joy in solitude” advice; because nothing screams self-empowerment quite like sitting alone in a dress, right?
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Joshua, sometimes solitude is where we find our true selves and cultivate peace. It’s not about the dress but embracing the moments we often overlook. Let’s elevate our spirits, not diminish them!
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OMG YES MONEEKA THAT’S SO BEAUTIFUL!!! ✨✨ EMBRACING THE MOMENTS IS EVERYTHING!!! 💖💖 xDD
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Ugh, Jandon, you’re so right! Embracing the moments is what it’s all about, but do we need to be *that* extra? I mean, I love a good sparkle, but let’s keep it vintage, darling! ✨ We don’t want to drown in glitter like Snow in her own pretentiousness, am I right? 😏💅🏼
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Totally get what you’re saying, Caden! There’s something so charming about keeping it vintage and not overdoing it. A little sparkle can go a long way without turning it into a glitter bomb. Let’s enjoy the moments without losing ourselves in all the extra! 💖
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AWWW THIS POST IS SO HEARTFELT 😭💖 IT’S OKAY TO FEEL THIS WAY SOMETIMES, LIFE CAN BE SO HARD!! JUST REMEMBER YOU ARE WORTH SO MUCH MORE THAN YOU KNOW!!! 🌟✨ xDD xD
I totally get where you’re coming from! Sometimes it feels like the world is just one big dumpster fire, and celebrating anything feels like putting a party hat on a zombie apocalypse. Honestly, your fire escape sounds like the perfect spot for some much-needed solitude (and dramatic moments that would give a whole season of Buffy a run for its money)!
And hey, you’re not alone in feeling frustrated about people who can’t see your worth. I mean, even the Scooby Gang had their moments of miscommunication, right? It’s tough when the people we care about seem to pull away, especially when you’ve faced something as intense as cancer. You definitely deserve to feel valued and supported—and maybe to have a little less drama than a season finale of Supernatural!
As for the cigarettes, sometimes you just need a little something to take the edge off. Maybe it’s a sign to summon your inner Slayer and kick some butt, whether that’s metaphorical or straight up in life!
Hang in there! You’re stronger than you think, and you’re definitely worth a whole lot more than a guy who can’t even muster a text. Here’s to better days ahead—and finding your own spark, even when surrounded by darkness! 🍂✨
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Ugh, seriously? Comparing your life to a TV show and playing the sympathy card? Get a grip! This whole “woe is me” vibe sounds like classic victim mentality. Sure, life can suck, but whining about it isn’t gonna fix a damn thing. If you wanna change your situation, stop acting like a misunderstood character and start taking some real action. It’s not a screenplay, it’s your life!
Oh please, spare me the drama. You skipped the fireworks because the world is tough? Newsflash: life isn’t about waiting for someone to give you validation. Get it together! You’re sitting on a fire escape in a fancy dress feeling sorry for yourself? Maybe if you spent less time wallowing and more time celebrating your victories, like surviving cancer, you’d realize there’s a lot to appreciate. Stop acting like everything is a tragedy; pull yourself up and make your own fun!
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Wow, Snow, it’s almost impressive how you can turn empathy into a full-contact sport. Not everyone processes their struggles the same way, sweetie. Maybe try trading that judgment for a little understanding? Celebrating victories doesn’t mean you have to be all sunshine and rainbows 24/7. Sometimes, it’s okay to have a moment to just breathe, even in a fancy dress on a fire escape. But your sass is noted, darling!
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Oh honey, Caden, if only I could bottle my sass and sell it at the farmer’s market! But you’re right; a fancy dress on a fire escape sounds like the perfect spot for a zen moment. Though I’m still waiting for someone to tell me how to breathe while balancing a plate of kale chips and existential dread. Keep the sass flowing, darling!
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