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The David Sedar-Gig
The David Sedaris Gig finally arrived. Unlike my associate, I wasn’t that familiar with him before the event. I basically only knew him through Bojack Horseman – which he isn’t even in. His sister voices Princess Carolyn. Not something he’d appreciate being told during a book signing. ‘I love Bojack Horseman- which you’re nothing to do with. Ok bye’. Loads of strangers approach me saying that. It never gets less surreal.
By Conor Hufton8 years ago in Humans
The Third One Is The One
Everyone has had their crushes and relationships since they were very little. We date and have fun, there is nothing wrong with that! At some point we have had our hearts broken by someone whom we loved, by someone we thought we would be with for a long time, possibly forever. Does not matter if it was in middle school, high school, or college. That very first serious heartbreak can destroy everything. It can destroy you, your view on love, it can make you depressed, it can do so much damage that you were not ready for. You go from having someone by your side at all times, to realizing you actually had no one if it wasn't for your significant other.
By paris parsa8 years ago in Humans
Picking a Goodbye
The loss of a loved one and the subsequent funeral planning is one of the most heart wrenching time of one’s life. You are reeling from the pain, shock, and heartbreaking reality of their loss, and you are now in charge of creating the perfect tribute within a budget. When in a funeral director’s office, being emotionally manipulated and subjected to sales tactics you will be hit with ‘the this one is nice, but doesn’t your loved one deserve to be shrouded in luxury for their final resting place…” This is the time when someone should be sitting next to you reminding you this vessel is empty, and your late loved one would probably haunt you if you put yourself in financial straits to wrap them in gold woven robes, and went with the top of the line casket with solid gold accents.
By Virtuosity's NewVMusic 8 years ago in Humans
Politics and Dating...
Remember in the 90s to early 2010s when a liberal and conservative could actually date, maybe even marry and go on to live a happy life? That was an actual thing. People could have varying political views and still come together in other areas successfully. There was an almost calm before the storm, so to speak.
By Angela Brigance-Vance8 years ago in Humans
Top 10 Reasons Why You Should Be Friends Before Getting into a Relationship
When you think about it, most people don’t always become good friends before taking things to the next level. Sometimes the friendship step comes right after the relationship failed. Then the two individuals decide that it would be best for them to remain friends instead of parting ways and never interact with each other again. One of the most common reasons why people go right into a new relationship after leaving the old one is to ease the pain of losing the love and comfort that they were once getting from their old partner. They do not take the time to heal themselves so therefore they jump right into a new relationship with anyone who either looks good or says the right things to them. Why do we allow our need for lust and companionship to lead us to a karmic relationship? Moreover, what are the benefits of establishing a real friendship before becoming more than just a friend? So I’m going to go over my top 10 reasons why two people should be friends before making it official.
By Spencer Jean-Mary8 years ago in Humans
Yes I Know We're Young
Let just start with the fact that I have heard it all about being married. Yes, I know am only 19. Yes, I know that marriage is not a game and its something to take seriously. Yea I am very aware that I have my whole life to live and to wait to get married.
By Forever Charity8 years ago in Humans
Pretty But Lonely
This particular entry is about the world I have personally lived in. While I do not hide my personal life, I do not often share it either. Why? Because there are things that aren't meant to be spoken, but I feel now, in this day in age that I have to stay something.
By Erika Farrah8 years ago in Humans
Exes and Oh's: Part 25
MARLEY Christmas was looking to be a lighter day considering I woke up to breakfast in bed instead of my obnoxious alarm clock. All Freddy's doing. Even though he was supposed to be resting and I was supposed to be planning tonight's festivities. The man was incapable of sitting still. But I appreciated every moment he sat beside me, shirtless, wearing festive silly boxers just to make me laugh. I couldn't hold my amusement in when he kept shifting and Rudolph's red nose kept moving right along with the junk inside his pants.
By Sharlene Alba8 years ago in Humans
To the Man I Thought I Loved: The Fairy Tale that Almost Came True
I'll be honest and say straight out this is purely difficult to write. I've attempted to mull my thoughts over over the last month and try to reflect on the lesson that has built up between us, rather than the lingering sense of heartbreak that's fighting desperately to break through onto the page. Yes I was bewildered and I still am ; but I completely understand now the choice we made with one another was that; for both of us to travel on separate paths; and to learn to grow without one another, and our fairy tale eventually had to come to an end; even though the ending was something that we both may not have wanted to hear or expected.
By Emily Goss8 years ago in Humans
5 Tips and Tricks for Maintaining Good Relationships
We've all wondered these things. What did I get out of this? How did this benefit me? Was there any point to what I just experienced? Whether it be after a date, a conversation, or lecture from your boss, the questions are still there. Maybe it seems (to others) a bit selfish and biased to always be concerned with your own needs and self-progression, but simple tasks and shifts in mindset can help you feel more satisfied with day-to-day tasks and responsibilities. Here are some that I've seen to be most effective in my own and in other's lives.
By Mckenzie Loose8 years ago in Humans
The Big Problem with 'the Art of Being Normal' by Lisa Williamson
To start, lets give you the basic context you need. The Art Of Being Normal is a book that centres around two main characters, David and Leo. David is a trans girl coming to grips with his gender identity. At the beginning of the book we find out that he plans to tell his parents very soon. He’s a very stereotypically feminine and weak character. He occasionally gets teased but the worst happens when a kid from school finds his "inspection" book. It’s basically a notebook in which he notes down signs of puberty, like Adam’s apple growth, pubic hair details, height, and more personal things. Leo, the other main character, then steps into and punches the bully, stopping him from reading aloud the details from the book.
By Ben Richards8 years ago in Humans
