Alone with My Coffee Stains

I spend my days working from home as a freelancer. It's supposed to be the dream, set your own hours, work in your pajamas. But honestly, it feels like living in a bubble where time stands still and only the coffee stains on my mug are reminders that I’ve been productive. Sometimes, staring out the window at the neighbors laughing with their kids or going for walks makes me feel more lonely than ever. It's a strange feeling, being surrounded by life yet existing outside of it.