Humanity
I Lost 91 Dollars Because of Mercari
In the past, I tried to sell some old comic books online using the Letgo app. Unfortunately, I didn't sell anything and spent the majority of my time on that app blocking and reporting users. One man sent me a message to tell me he'd been in prison for ten years and thought I was the most beautiful woman he'd ever seen. Another man asked me if he could smell my feet. It was disturbing, and I wanted nothing more to do with the app, so I just kept my comic books.
By Jade M.4 years ago in Confessions
Ten Reasons Why Literature Is Better Than Music
1. Formats It is very easy to sit back and open up an old paperback or a hardcover book and enjoy it. It is not so easy to do the same with old technology. It demands constant updating. To wear an old orange-foam headset plugged into an original tape-only Sony Walkman and expect to be treated fairly in a world of iPods and various other shrunken portable devices is a sad dream. The humiliation of not being up to date with your technology is immediate and palpable.
By Kendall Defoe 4 years ago in Confessions
A Life Lesson from a Broken Fingernail
When I was in the university and around 22 years of age, I spotted a colleague of mine crying. I asked her about the reason for her anguish and she told me it was because she has broken one of her fingernails. I questioned if she was in physical pain, but she was not, only the far end of her fingernail was broken and she was crying because her fingernail polish is ruined and it doesn’t look pretty anymore.
By Salim4 years ago in Confessions
My Struggle
What do you do when you want to do multiple things in life, but you don't know what to do? I've always felt like I've had to play catch up in life. It all started in elementary school. Most of it is a blur, except for some key memories; this being one of them. I was in the 3rd grade. My teacher said that I was chosen for a special program and she handed me an envelope to take home to my parents. I was confused, but agreed and took it home. The conversation I had with my parents is a blur, but I imagine it was something along the lines of, "you've been recognized for the gifted program, or GATE, and there is a test you have to take." If one is to pass the test, they are immediately placed into a good of children that have been identified as "accelerated learner." I believe there were 15-20 of us in that program, but in all honesty, it was so long ago that I don't remember. In this program we were given opportunities for my education-driven field trips, like the homesteads and aquarium. I don't really remember having a greater impact than that on my life.
By Alliah Garcia4 years ago in Confessions
Context is Everything
Just a few days before Christmas, an old marine walked into a government complex and smashed a voting machine with a hammer. He immediately placed the document “Natural Sovereignty” down amongst the shattered pieces that explained why.
By Aaron Michael Grant4 years ago in Confessions
LIFE IS A ROLLERCOASTER
Wow, is it normal to forget entire events in your life? Work has been slow today, so I decided to revisit one of my favorite pass-times. I’m actually at a loss for words because of how much my life has changed and how much has remained the same. There were several times where I caught myself not breathing because I was like, “wow.. that happened,” or “I forgot that I felt that way in that instant.” It makes me wonder if the mind suppressing these memories is something that is done so subtly so we don’t go completely “bonkers.” That word has to be one of my favorites from Alice in Wonderland, the live-action version. Anyway, as I was going through this blog, my first thought was, ” I never realized how much I wrote.” Then I started to tear up as I went through the entries because I know the love that I experienced was real. I think that’s where I should start.
By Alliah Garcia4 years ago in Confessions
What You Need to Know About Dating a Narcissist
First and foremost, if you detect that you have a narcissist in your midst RUN! Get out as fast as you can and as far as you can get because once a narcissist attaches themselves to you, they think you are their supply for life and will go beyond all measure to keep you within their grasp.
By ConsciouslyMe4 years ago in Confessions
The Bunny is my Spirit Animal
Bunnies are the Best! Whenever I get asked about what animal I consider to be my spirit animal, I always say the bunny. Bunnies are my favourite animal. They are so sweet and cuddly. Looking at them just melts my heart. My boyfriend has a pet bunny, but his family does not interact with it. I wish his bunny would not be so afraid to interact with others, but that is going to take some time because all everyone does is give her food and then leave her alone. My actual zodiac animal sign is the tiger, but I am nothing like the tiger. Here are some ways I relate to these beautiful adorable creatures:
By Diani Alvarenga4 years ago in Confessions
Toke Makinwa Finally Responds to Claims That Gulder Ultimate Search Failed Because of Her
Gulder Ultimate Search returned last year September after 9 whole years of being off-air. Unfortunately, despite amazing production and top-notch marketing, the show didn't end up becoming the phenomenon that creators thought it would be. Viewership wasn't as high as anticipated and in the general discourse, the show was regarded as a 'flop'. Theories on why this was the case varied but one that caught the attention of blogs and the public was the accusation that the show wasn't as successful because influencer and businesswoman Toke Makinwa was slated as host.
By Jide Okonjo4 years ago in Confessions
My Brain is Broken
Having unipolar mania is quite a different experience that most people can't relate to. No matter how bad my reality is, I feel I live a utopian existence. I have a load of credit card debt, many, many, isolated friends that I refer to as the island of misfit toys, and a below average wage earning job, that in many ways is demeaning to me, but I love every minute of life.
By Susan Eileen 4 years ago in Confessions
My First Pregnancy
Here we are. You probably clicked this wondering, what in the world does that mean? Well, I meant exactly that. Now, I wasn't forced against my will to carry my baby. I just knew it was something I only half wanted at the time. The reason I say 'half wanted' is because this baby is from a relationship that hasn't even been 1 year; that anyone will consider a toxic relationship when I tell them how we argue and how he is when he's angry/drunk angry. I also say 'half wanted' because I don't feel we're both financially ready. I also say 'half wanted' because I wanted to be done with my school and be married before I carried half of someone's child.
By Tala Gallano4 years ago in Confessions
