Parts of this are so familiar; I think Simone de Beauvoir came up with the idea that freedom and choice are what we are condemned with (condemned to freedom). It also makes me think of that one moment in fleabag where she says she just wants someone to tell her what to do. Yes.
I love your writing. Christmas sucks. Sorry, people. Even unconventional, escapist Christmases. And ditto on planning and self consciousness - feeling responsible for others’ enjoyment of my plans. It’s a self fulfilling formula for a bad time. I just can’t seem to learn my lesson. Hitting hime big time.
Parts of this are so familiar; I think Simone de Beauvoir came up with the idea that freedom and choice are what we are condemned with (condemned to freedom). It also makes me think of that one moment in fleabag where she says she just wants someone to tell her what to do. Yes.
I love your writing. Christmas sucks. Sorry, people. Even unconventional, escapist Christmases. And ditto on planning and self consciousness - feeling responsible for others’ enjoyment of my plans. It’s a self fulfilling formula for a bad time. I just can’t seem to learn my lesson. Hitting hime big time.
hanging by the telephone for pt. 2. XOXO