Childhood
Toothpaste
A moment to yourself. Nothing to think about but your daily routine. Brush teeth, shower, and things seem to be normal as they should. At a moment's strike, you find it in the mirror. Tears roll down your face. You find it hard to breathe as you brush your teeth. you continue to brush until the tears become overwhelming. The saliva forces you to swallow some toothpaste and you can't help but weep. You begin choking on the toothpaste and you stop so you’re not found on the floor.
By The Kind Quill3 years ago in Confessions
What I didn't miss with COVID lockdowns
There have been some good things and some bad things that have come out of the COVID-19 pandemic. For instance, the ability to work remotely has been embraced by many employers. Even for someone like me, who doesn’t mind being in an office environment, I can still have one day a week working from home rather than having to battle the commute into the city.
By D-Donohoe3 years ago in Confessions
Whither Toronto?
Why do I hate that city so much? I know that I am not alone with this. Many of my fellow Canadians have very strong opinions about T.O., Hogtown, the Economic Heart of Canada…and That Place. But there is no hate like the hate that grows and festers like the one from someone who lives in close proximity to that town.
By Kendall Defoe 3 years ago in Confessions
7 Tips That'll Help You Get Better Sleep Tonight
5 Simple Steps to Take Tonight to Get Better Sleep There are a few easy things you can do to get better sleep tonight. First, try to avoid caffeine in the afternoon and evening. Caffeine can stay in your system for several hours and make it harder to fall asleep. Second, establish a regular bedtime routine including winding down for 30 minutes before sleep. This means no electronics screens! Third, create a comfortable sleep environment by making sure your bedroom is dark, quiet, and cool. fourth, avoid alcohol before bed. Although it may help you fall asleep initially, alcohol disrupts sleep later in the night. Finally, get up and move around every few hours during the day to keep your body active and improve your sleep at night.
By zain amjad3 years ago in Confessions
Why I Still Write...
Do not whine… Do not complain. Work harder. Spend more time alone. - Joan Didion Here I am, staring at the blank page and coming up with another idea for an online piece that will be posted on Vocal with the hope that it will become popular, read widely, maybe even viral. I know that the odds are against me, and yet I still do this. I find a way to sit down and stare down a blank white rectangle that does not care either way if I decide to search for porn or create another poem, essay, list or story (my usual choices). And sometimes I wonder why.
By Kendall Defoe 3 years ago in Confessions
My Life At 30 Years Old
So I pull a "fuck it" and let my hands flow on the keyboard, let my brain tell me what to write. I wanted to write about how great it is to be 30 years old, I wanted to write that I don't understand those who complain now that they have reached this age, but instead I will write about myself. Because I rarely write about myself.
By Viorel Secareanu3 years ago in Confessions
A Shitty (literally) Incident That Happened To Me at The Vienna Train Station
--- Whatever, that being said, let's take a short break from the travelogue of the 30 days in Europe and move on to the tragicomic happenings that happened, obviously, in Vienna. The main one, I say, which I consider the cherry on the cake of disappointments in this city, and a small one, but still shitty…
By Viorel Secareanu3 years ago in Confessions
Physical Punishment
Children in my opinion should be punished with physical punishment because children of today are as stubborn as ever. They simply do not adhere to rules and conform to obedience. I have discovered from personal experience that it is when a child knows that they will be physically punished that they try to be on their best behavior. Even children know when to succumb or submit to their parents when there’s a consequence they must face following their action. Children can be told several times not to do something and will still do it, so far as there’s no physical punishment.
By BigSteff SA3 years ago in Confessions
