Mark Wesley Pritchard
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You can call me Wesley. Former cosplayer, retro gaming fanatic, die-hard Texas Rangers fan, and nostalgic freak. Need I say more?
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Two Important Lessons to Learn Before 2025 Ends
Greetings, Vocal readers! It's been forever and a day since I've written a story on here. If you're struggling low self-esteem and confidence issues, this story might be for you. 2025 will come to a close before you know it. I'm going to share a story about my personal struggles dealing with self-esteem and a lack of confidence. Before I proceed any further, be sure to like this story if you enjoyed it, subscribe to my page, follow me on my social media pages, and please kindly send me a one-off tip at the end of this story, as you'll be supporting creators like me and encouraging us to write and publish new stories.
By Mark Wesley Pritchard 5 months ago in Humans
Unknown and Interesting Facts About Me
Since 2018, I've written and published over 300 stories, with many of them inspiring and educational. Writing for Vocal has given me an outlet to discuss the topics that are important to me and also reach out to audiences. If you're new to Vocal, I welcome you to my page. I hope that you'll check out my stories once you've finished reading the story I'm about to share. My subscribers and readers already know many facts about me, but if you haven't read any of my stories before, by the time you have finished reading this story, you'll learn at least one fact about me. Whether you're new to Vocal or a regular on here, here are five interesting tidbits about yours truly.
By Mark Wesley Pritchard 5 months ago in FYI
The Real Reasons Why I'll Never Have Children
People say that having children is the miracle of life and a blessing. That may be true for most people, but as for me, I feel the complete opposite. I'm nearing 40, unmarried, and childless. The latter is completely my choice, and I'll explain the reasons why I don't see myself as a father anytime soon. I rarely discuss my love life, but I feel it's necessary for me to be open to everyone about what I hope to accomplish in the next several years. Unfortunately, fatherhood isn't one of them. These are my personal opinions about children, so I'm not persuading anyone to have or not have children. I leave that decision to you and everyone.
By Mark Wesley Pritchard 6 months ago in Families
My Thoughts About Marriage in 2025
It's been nearly 20 years since I graduated from high school and the majority of my friends have since gotten married and had children. I'm very happy for them and glad that they're raising their own families. As for me, I'm still single and have the desire of getting married one day. One of the reasons of why I'm still without a romantic partner is because of a man's unrealistic dating expectations. The struggles I face are being "too old", whatever that meant to most men. I don't like the word old being used in a negative sense towards me, because what they mean by that is even if I'm a few years older than they are, they'll still find a way to use my age as an excuse to reject me. Ageism in the dating scene is real. Honestly, I take offense to a random man calling me old. Sure, I don't look like my age, but I'm still a human being with feelings at the end of the day. Also, the biggest complaint that most men have with me is that I don't smoke or drink. It's not to say that there's anything wrong with either one of those things. I have never smoked a day in my life, and I stopped drinking alcohol about a decade ago. I can find things to do in order to have a good time. While we're on the subject, another complaint I get from most men is that I don't go to parties or the club. If you love going to these places, good for you. Most men would see me as too boring and uninteresting, honestly, I'm more of a homebody. Watching my favorite movies and TV shows. Don't get me wrong. I'll go to places like the arcade or the movies every once in the while. Those are the kind of places I love going to and want a potential partner to enjoy those things with me. Finally, most men pass me over because of my overall appearance. I'm not the most attractive man in the world, but I believe every man should have a chance at love. Growing up, I was bullied for my dark skin and told that I looked ugly. Looks are subjective and beauty fades.
By Mark Wesley Pritchard 6 months ago in Pride
My Thoughts About 'Superman' 2025
WARNING! If you haven't seen the movie yet, please don't proceed with reading the remainder of the story. It's been a while since a Superman movie was released in theaters. While it was disappointing that Henry Cavill wasn't going to return as the Man of Steel, the 2025 movie had high expectations. It was one of the most anticipated movies of the year and everyone was looking forward to seeing it. Since being fired from Disney for past inappropriate tweets, James Gunn had a lot of pressure on him for Superman to perform well at the box office.
By Mark Wesley Pritchard 6 months ago in Geeks
2025 MLB Season Check-In (First Half)
The first half of the 2025 MLB season has concluded. Which teams will punch their tickets to the Postseason? It's anyone's guess, but the final three months will become even more challenging. So have my picks for each division fared well? We're going to find out.
By Mark Wesley Pritchard 6 months ago in Unbalanced
My Experiences Attending Minor League Games
I've been writing a plethora of stories related to Major League Baseball, especially during the offseason. In this story, however, I'll share what it's like attending Northwest Arkansas Naturals games. As always, make sure to like this story if you enjoyed it. Follow me on social media, subscribe to my page, and please send me a one-off tip at the end of the story. No tip is ever too big or small. They support creators like me and encourage us to write and publish more stories.
By Mark Wesley Pritchard 6 months ago in Unbalanced
Things I Love About Arlington, Texas
Greetings, Vocal readers and subscribers! They say that everything is bigger than Texas. I happen to agree with that assessment. If you were born or raised in the Lone Star State, the following story might pique your interest. Texas is a place that I'm proud to be from and was grateful to be raised in. However, I'll be sharing a few things about what makes my hometown of Arlington so amazing. Be sure to like this story as soon as you're done reading it. Leave a comment and share which Texas town you are from, born, or raised in. What are some things you love about it? Subscribe to my page on here and follow me on social media. Finally, please send me a generous one-off tip at the end of this story. No tip is too big or small and they help support creators like me as we continue to write and publish new stories. Now, on to the list!
By Mark Wesley Pritchard 6 months ago in Wander
Even More Takes About Clayton Kershaw
Kerchoke. Chokeshaw. Choke Artist. Whatever you want to call him. The Dodgers continue to piss off their critics and their latest stunt proves how desperate they are of receiving even more attention. The MLB All-Star Game is fast approaching and in case you didn't know, Mr. Holy Holy, aka Clayton Kershaw, received the special commissioner's selection (aka the sympathy vote), landing a spot in the midsummer classic, which will be held in Atlanta. Not only that, but Dodgers manager Dave Roberts will also be managing the NL team. It's so pathetic that MLB is rewarding a heartless bigot something like this. Kershaw is currently in his 18th season in Major League Baseball, and I believe the real reason why MLB gave him that honor is because this might be his final season in the league. This latest move by MLB screamed desperation. Kershaw has been in the league for nearly 20 years and he's one of many players who wasn't deserving of an All-Star nod. I explained in my previous story regarding the All-Star fan voting that it needed to choose players based on their stats rather than their popularity, so as to avoid any bias and make the process fair. The Dodgers have received heavy backlash for having multiple players (some who had no business of being selected) who will be in the upcoming All-Star Game. They are the most selfish, spoiled, delusional, and entitled team in MLB. Them and the Houston Astros are the only two teams I heavily dislike. They (the Dodgers) took their selfishness to another level, because five Dodgers players will be participating in the All-Star Game and I blame the fans and bandwagon fans for this nonsense. Originally, there were eight in the first phase of voting. I also blame MLB for continuously showing favoritism towards the Dodgers. As I've stated in one of my previous stories, the world doesn't revolve around the Dodgers or Shohei. It's not always about them and they're talking over other teams and players who deserve more attention. The Dodgers suffer from main character syndrome, thinking that everything has to be about them. What I found hilarious was that they (Dodgers fans) cried over Fernando Tatis, Jr. being selected to the All-Star Game over Andy Pages, calling the voting a popularity contest. Their claims are hypocritical, because the Dodgers had faced heavy backlash from baseball fans for having multiple players selected to the midsummer classic, also calling those selections a popularity contest. So, pot meet kettle, Dodgers fans. The Dodgers can't have everything. Their offseason and current shenanigans prove that I dislike them even more. I continue to get attacked online by ruthless and delusional Dodgers fans, just for calling them out for their selfish and entitled behavior. It doesn't bother me, and my ongoing criticisms of this team prove that I was right all along. Going back to Kershaw: he didn't have to accept the aforementioned honor. He should finish out the season and retire. To be honest, he, Justin Verlander, and Max Scherzer aren't the same players as they were when they first debuted in the big leagues. Both Verlander and Scherzer are in their 40s and most likely nearing the end of their careers, while Kershaw is nearing 40. While I won't praise Verlander or Kershaw, due to obvious reasons, Scherzer is definitely a shoo-in to be a first-ballot Baseball Hall of Famer. He's one of my favorite pitchers and consider him a legend. Scherzer may be a no-nonsense player, but fans like and respect him, a menace (in a good way) any time he takes the mound, and doesn't make everything about himself or the center of attention. The Dodgers and Kershaw should take a page out of Scherzer's book and follow his example.
By Mark Wesley Pritchard 6 months ago in Unbalanced
Showcasing My Numerous Texas Rangers Jerseys
Greetings, Vocal readers, subscribers, and everyone! It's been nearly two years since my beloved Texas Rangers won their first World Series title in franchise history. The night of November 1, 2023 was a moment that I'll remember forever. I was on Cloud 9 and when Josh Sborz recorded the final out in the World Series against the Arizona Diamondbacks in Game 5, I screamed with excitement and joy. Goodbye, heartbreak and no more talks about 2011 ever again. When your team wins a World Series title for the first time ever or in years, it's a huge deal, not only as a fan, but for their respective city. If you're a Rangers fan or a baseball fan in general, you're in for a treat. For the first time, I'll be showing off my numerous jerseys. Owning a baseball jersey is like a woman buying a pair of heels. Not sure how I came up with that comparison, but you get the idea. Without further ado, let's get started!
By Mark Wesley Pritchard 6 months ago in Styled
Three Reasons Why the World Series Is Amazing
The World Series: an event that millions of baseball fans look forward to every year. It's a shame that it doesn't receive the same attention as the Super Bowl. Here are a couple of statistics about the last couple of World Series:
By Mark Wesley Pritchard 6 months ago in Unbalanced
I Was The Coolest Big Kid for a Day
Baseball: it's one of those sports that many of us fans are passionate and romantic about. Home runs, outstanding catches, and walk-off wins. Back in mid-March on a warm Saturday afternoon, I had an opportunity to take part in an exciting event. I was among the few dozens of people who took part in a batting practice event at Arvest Ballpark, home of the Minor League's Northwest Arkansas Naturals. For context, I never played any sports in school, because I was shy and severely bullied. The closest thing to me playing sports was being in PE classes. My favorite sports I enjoyed the most in PE class was basketball, indoor kickball, and dodgeball. The latter sport has since been taken out of schools, because many people have said it encouraged bullying. I found that claim laughable and ridiculous, because it seems like some people, not all, like to take the fun out of everything. This was an example of this is why we can't have nice things.
By Mark Wesley Pritchard 6 months ago in Unbalanced
