"I slid my phone back into my bag and tried to refocus. 'Tried' being the operative word.
A few minutes later, I heard someone approach. I glanced up, and my eyes met the gaze of none other than Julian.
He leaned against the edge of my cubicle, arms crossed, expression casual."

A snippet.

I should probably use bluesky more, but maybe I don't really want to be seen here...

I always forget what a charming little echo chamber Bluesky can be.

Life is complicated.
I'm getting divorced.
I had sinus surgery.
I work so much I can't enjoy my new quiet living space.
I'm stuck in a vortex of sorts that i don't want to get out of.

Into the echo chamber:

I am sick to absolute death of managing crises. I just want a normal life void of chaos.

That being said, I need a new car now, which is going to be next to impossible to get.

Stop the ride, I want to disembark, thank you.

As an adult woman, let me just say... the silent treatment from an adult friend is so stupid. Talk to me, good or bad, but you aren't ignoring me without discussion.