I Missed Trash Day. My Apartment Turned On Me.

I forgot to put the garbage out. One missed alarm, and now I’m living with the consequences—bags of trash stacking up in the kitchen, the smell getting sharper every hour. I called the waste company. They wanted $50 to come back. I thought about it, but that’s groceries for the week. I tried asking my neighbor if I could sneak my bags into their bin. They said no—everyone’s bins are full. I even drove to a drop-off station, but it was closed. I ended up double-bagging everything and shoving it in the corner of my tiny apartment, praying nothing leaks. Every time I walk by, I feel like my apartment is judging me. I never thought missing trash day would make me feel this trapped. Next time, I’m setting three alarms. #HomeBudgetFail #RentalRage #DIYDisaster #Home