How About YOUR MOM

Scammer: do you have an apple or a windows computer please?

Me: neither, I use Linux.

Scammer: no no no, I asked if you use a apple or a windows

Me: neither

Scammer: what is the sticker? Is it a four boxes or is it an apple with a bite?

Me: ... I don't use EITHER of them. There's a third operating system called Linux. It isn't a PC or a mac. Please tell me you understand

Scammer: do -- do you know what I mean about apple or windows sir?

Me: yes. I'm a software developer. I understand completely. I'm telling you that YOU don't understand. Its called Linux, spelled L-I-N-U-X, type it into google

Scammer:

not because the burnout aspect is relatable to me (yet) but because it’s incredibly resonating.

I find immense beauty in it not only visually but with the way it so proudly shows that in a world of competition, chaos, and differences, peace, with the world and with yourself, is possible and is something worth achieving.

When living with a 24/7 racing mind, slowing down, taking the time to do something small but enjoyable, and reflecting on yourself is a way to heal, a way to appreciate the environment and others around you— but most of all yourself.

It’s the importance in taking care of yourself. The idea that one specific thing, one specific skill or struggle does not need to define you. You can carve out your own definition of self when you stop and look at yourself, appreciate the quiet or little things and embrace them. Understand who you are beyond that, and accepting that too, even though it’s difficult. It may feel impossible, you may feel guilt or fear or immense discouragement. But it’s a journey. A journey that at the end of the day will have bumps and obstacles along the road, and you won’t be able to cross the finish line without them. But once you do reach the end of that road, you’ll find a future and self you never thought could exist before. And you can start to accept yourself for you.

That’s what Wanderstop shows you, other than the central message of burnout. Alta is an inspiration, a beautifully written character that portrays the struggles of human journey and nature very well. We can all learn from her—everyone has something they can take from Wanderstop whether or not you’ve experienced burnout before.

Are we here to shame people, or to let people know about ICE’s atrocities?