Dani Banani
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I write through the passion I have for how much the world around me inspires me, and I create so the world inside me can be manifested.
Mom of 4, Birth Mom of 1, LGBTQIA+, I <3 Love.
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The Results Are In
[D:] Dating app algorithms don't know anything. I'm so glad I gave this a shot. This guy is so nice. I don't know how we could have possibly been anywhere near 55% in our match! [L:] well I'm glad, hopefully it keeps going well. Text when you can, love you! [D:] Love you too!
By Dani Banani5 years ago in Humans
My Plus Size Prize
If you're a plus size person like myself, you know how hard it is to shop for clothes. It can be emotionally draining to hit store after store, finding things in your size but the wrong color or vice versa, and the finds are even more hit or miss when it comes to thrift store shopping. There are a lot of donated plus size pieces because they're simply ugly or weren't actually cut an ideal way for a larger size to wear comfortably, and if we're being honest, a lot of designers give little to no mind to trends and variation among larger people. So as a secondhand shopping fan, finding things for myself can be a daunting idea.
By Dani Banani5 years ago in Styled
Flames of Unforgivable Fury
I wish this tale were happy in some way. I do. It's not my intention to give you a bad day for reading my woes. Be that as it may, I also know that your reaction to this very regrettable situation might be something like that, and I can only hope to forewarn you that my tale is not for the faint of heart (or sensitive skin.) Reader, beware, you're in for a melodramatic tale.
By Dani Banani5 years ago in Humans
Don't Tell the Kids Mom's Got a Potty Mouth
If you take enough time to read what moms say on social media, you're likely to see a lot of them joking about how they're the kind of parent who swears a lot. It's regarded as humorous because generally speaking, parents are expected to maintain a certain image to their children, so of course a mother who drops the "F bomb" is going to be funny, edgy, and cool. I respect that kind of parent, and I find them great to have around as friends. In our home, with our four children, we tend to censor our language a bit; either way to live is okay, but I save my most colorful language for when the kids are in bed. That's just how we operate, and it works for us!
By Dani Banani5 years ago in Confessions
The Boneman
Part One My heart was racing as I drew back the arrow with my bow, trying to breathe steadily and remain focused as the last victim ran frantically, looking for the source of the deaths of all his camp mates. I smirked as he slowed to a pause to examine a fallen brother and WHOOSH! The arrow struck him in the back of the head, and he fell lifeless to the ground with the same pathetic yelp all the others gave. I gave myself a small victory lap by walking around each body on the ground, not even bothering to rob them of what little wealth they likely had before they died by my hand. Luckily, my stealth was completely flawless, and none of them saw it coming. Petty deaths, but victorious ones either way.
By Dani Banani5 years ago in Horror
A Glass of Merlin
"No! Please, stop! I'm DESPERATE---" The taxi sped away, probably on purpose, and I slowed my barefoot sprinting through the rain to a defeated walk as my slippery, cheap flip flops were woven between my fingers with the long strap of my cross-body hemp bag.
By Dani Banani5 years ago in Humans
How to Turn a Pandemic into a Tool for Success
When the Covid-19 pandemic began over a year ago, I walked into it with mental health challenges such as anxiety, depression, and post-traumatic stress disorder. Without going into all the morbid details we all remember, it didn't take long for me to discover that a lot of us were dealing with the same issues: weight gain, exacerbated depression and anxiety, and unprecedented stress that caused physical repercussions like fatigue, headaches, and sleeplessness. It seemed that while the virus began to rage through the country, our avoidance of it began to rage against us as well, myself included.
By Dani Banani5 years ago in Motivation
How My Playlist Attracted My Soul Mate
One of the best ways to relax me entirely is to make me feel like I'm heard, seen, and understood. I love to talk to people who have been through similar things I've experienced; there is a bond in unique life events throughout all of humanity where, in just a fraction of them, you can connect with souls who have hurt the same way. Sometimes, though, I don't want other people to help me find my calm. Solitude is beneficial at the right time and for the right mood. For me, that's where music comes in.
By Dani Banani5 years ago in Beat
Holly's Haven
"No. We don't need another dog." With that confirmation, my heart sank all the way to the basement beneath me as my Dad's voice rang true and final. I returned the phone to my Mom before I shuffled off to my bedroom in the devastating defeat of a seven-year-old's well structured argument.
By Dani Banani5 years ago in Petlife
Curiosity Killed the Sub
Spontaneity gets me into trouble all of the time. I can be so reckless with my decisions that I have often joked about a need for a life supervisor. Others have joked that I have a natural magnet for trouble in me, while less fun people inform me that my decision-making skills are poor. Whatever the perspective, I know for certain that I have a knack for the strangest, funniest, most awkward situations possible. You're reading words from a girl who elbowed a fist bump from a healthcare worker after trying to force a handshake during a pandemic. I promise, none of this is an exaggeration. I'm just gifted.
By Dani Banani5 years ago in Filthy
The "Just One" Rule. Top Story - March 2021.
I have a rule that I live by every day of my life, no matter the circumstances, because I believe it has been the only thing that has given me the life I want. Some actually think I'm crazy...and for what? Because I found something that works for me? If it works, why not do it? I'm not bound to what others think of my methods. My methods work. I will abide by them as long as I continue seeing success.
By Dani Banani5 years ago in Humans
