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Lately, I’ve been throwing this phrase around like confetti: “I hope you’re happy, but don’t be happier.” If Nat had a dollar for every time I said it, he could probably buy an HBO subscription for both of us. It’s from Olivia Rodrigo’s song Happier, and honestly, I have no idea how much I’ve annoyed him with my favourite line—or with all the gossip I’ve gathered while trying (and failing) to convert him into a Swiftie. 😂

Sometimes, I wish he were right here with me. I just know we’d have the best time together because, let’s be real, I genuinely enjoy annoying him for fun. Even when he criticizes me (for whatever reason), it makes me laugh. I never take it personally.

Oh, and speaking of Nat (who may or may not be exhausted from my daily rants), he hit me with some exciting news today: The Last of Us just dropped its first episode on HBO.

Now, if you know me, you know I’m a fan of the game—even though I’ve never actually owned a PlayStation. My love for it started with watching gameplay on YouTube, and when I heard it was being adapted into a TV series, I was hyped.

Unfortunately, HBO and I are not on speaking terms (read: I don’t have a subscription), so no zombie-apocalypse binge-watching for me tonight. Nat, on the other hand, has been counting down the days to watch it, but because I won’t be able to watch it, he has decided not to watch it too. He said:

“I’m going to wait until you can watch it,” he said.

🥰 Nat is sweet, isn’t he?!

However, if the roles were reversed… Oh, I’d totally watch it first and ‘accidentally’ drop spoilers just to see Nat suffer. That’s what friends are for, right? I’ve told him countless times that I’m now a penguin—a betrayer. 🤣

Hyper-Independent Mode: Activated

Earlier today, I was supposed to organize my project, but instead, I spent an hour playing detective with my internet connection. It’s been spotty since yesterday, and I was this close to throwing my router out the window. Instead, I went down the tech rabbit hole—Googling solutions, watching YouTube tutorials, and hoping for a miracle. Thankfully, I managed to fix it myself!

Moments like this remind me why being hyper-independent is both a strength and a challenge. I’ve always been the kind of person who tries to fix everything on my own (still debating whether that’s genius or just stubbornness, haha). From plumbing disasters and assembling IKEA nightmares to troubleshooting Wi-Fi and lifting heavy things—I do it all.😂 I hardly ask for help. Not really my thing. If I do ask, it means the situation has officially defeated me. It’s not about being stubborn; it’s about proving to myself that I can figure things out first. Have I failed? Oh, plenty of times. But every mistake has taught me something new.

A Project, A Secret, And A Possible Murder Plot

Now, about my project—you’ve probably heard me mention it a few times here. I know you’re curious, but I’m not ready to reveal the details just yet. Trust me, I’m excited about it too! Nat was the first person I told about it over a year ago, and recently, I asked my best friend to collaborate with me. So for now, Nat is the keeper of all my secrets. And let’s just say…he knows a lot about me. Like, so much that I might have to pull a James Bond move and ‘eliminate the risk’ 😂

So, that’s my little life update—annoying Nat, fixing the internet, and keeping secrets. You know, the usual. Thanks for hanging out with me here, and until next time…don’t be happier. 😉

X, Hani. ❤