It happened at 7:14 AM. I rolled over, grabbed my phone eyes still crusted shut, mind barely functioning and opened Snapchat to keep the streaks alive. (Because God forbid I lose a 400 day streak with someone I haven’t spoken to in real life since 2022). I scrolled to my Best Friend’s name. I froze. … Continue more
You are scrolling through Instagram and you land on that person’s profile. You see a VSCO link in their bio (usually vsco.co/username). You are dying to see their photos, but you hesitate. Does Instagram tell them I clicked it? Does VSCO send them a notification saying “Sarah just viewed your profile”? It is a valid … Continue more
We have all been there. You have a Private account. You open your notifications and see a “Follow Request” from someone you definitely do not want to see your weekend photos. Maybe it’s your boss. Maybe it’s an ex. Maybe it’s that nosy auntie who comments on everything. You want to hit that Delete (X) … Continue more
Let’s be honest: The platform formerly known as Twitter isn’t exactly the most stable place on the internet right now. Maybe you are deleting your account because you’re tired of the drama. Maybe you are worried your account might get randomly suspended (it happens to the best of us). Or maybe you just have a … Continue more
You open Tinder. You see the little gold circle at the top. “25+ People Like You.” Your ego inflates immediately. Wow, I am a catch. I am a model. The world loves me. You click it. And then you are slapped in the face by a paywall. “Upgrade to Tinder Gold to see who likes … Continue more
I have a morning ritual. I wake up. I drink water. And then I delete three new followers on Instagram who are all named “Elon_Musk_Giveaway_882.” It is exhausting. Social media in 2026 feels less like a town square and more like a infested swamp. You post a picture of your cat, and within seconds, a … Continue more
It is the modern torture method of the 21st century. You open WhatsApp. You see their name at the top. “Online.” Your heart skips a beat. You stare at the screen, waiting for those magical words: “typing…” You wait. And wait. The “Online” status stays there. But the “typing…” never appears. Your brain immediately spirals … Continue more
“Please click all images containing a motorcycle.” Is there any sentence in the English language more infuriating than that? You are just trying to have a conversation. You are trying to meet new people, or maybe just kill some time at 2 AM. You hit “Next,” and boom. The screen goes gray. The little box … Continue more
It usually happens on a Sunday afternoon. Or maybe during your lunch break. Your iPhone buzzes. A text from a random number you don’t recognize. Unknown Number (Area Code 213): “Hi Mandy! Are we still on for yoga at 3 PM?” You look at your phone. You are not Mandy. You do not do yoga. … Continue more
I opened Instagram yesterday and I felt popular. Three new friend requests! Wow. Am I famous? Am I finally an influencer? I clicked on the first profile. Name: “Dr. James William.” Bio: “Orthopedic Surgeon 🏥 | God Fearing 🙏 | Widowed | Looking for True Love.” Photos: Six blurry pictures of a very handsome man … Continue more
If you are missing important work calls or family emergencies because your phone stays silent while you’re talking to someone else, you have “Call Waiting” turned off. In the US, most carriers (Verizon, T-Mobile, AT&T) enable this by default. However, software updates or accidental pocket-dials can disable it. When it’s off, your callers hear a … Continue more