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Out of Love
We built this life together and I think that's probably the reason why I held on for so long. When you've known a person you held so dear to you since you were teenager, it's hard to let go because you know that if you do, then you can't cry on his shoulder anymore, he can't be the person you call to break down to and the best parts of him no longer are yours.
By Muted Clarity8 years ago in Humans
Spanish Rendezvous
The season was summer, the country was Spain, and the experience was unforgettable! I embarked on a trip to Barcelona with a study abroad group. Nervous, shy, and cautious were my only companions on the plane. We were to meet at famous landmark, Plaza Catalunya. Timidly, I entered the plaza at high noon. The sun blazed down, making me sweat uncontrollably. “Deep breath in and out!” During professor’s announcements, I anxiously scanned the group. I was a bundle of nerves, as I realized I knew no one. I worried about being a loner. I prayed that I would click with my roommate. Hot and uncomfortable; turmoil settled in the pit of my stomach.
By Christine Marie Aguilar8 years ago in Humans
I Had My First Kiss at 18!
I had my first kiss at 18 years old. Yes, a full-fledged "grown up." Just to put you at ease, I am an active, relatively attractive, and I think, pretty funny girl. When I started college people were shocked that I hadn't had my first kiss it seemed like an everyday normal part of adolescence that I skipped.
By Mackenzie Matthews8 years ago in Humans
I Think She Broke Me
I love pop culture. Back to the Future especially. And do you want to know which Back to the Future character I relate to the most? Einstein, Doc’s dog. I’ve always found I had some profound and transcendent connection with that dog. He is the first living object to travel into the future, then hops out as if nothing happened, completely oblivious to the world-changing science that has just transpired around him. That is exactly me. Our entire relationship I was utterly ignorant to the underlying metaphor. Ignorant to the inevitable failure that comes from an unbalanced relationship. It wasn’t until it was all over that I could truly comprehend what had just happened. Yes, believe it or not, this is a story of love. More accurately, lack thereof.
By David Climo8 years ago in Humans
Upon Losing Friends and Gaining Perspective
Life is like this train. This express train with no agenda that just stops and starts again with no explanation. That’s just it. That’s life. And there are lots of passengers on this train, passengers who know which stop they want to get off at, and passengers who are just there to let it all happen.
By Sarah Plint8 years ago in Humans
Twelve Years Later
"If we got back together, what would be different this time?" I racked my brain, trying to think of ways in which we both had changed over the years. Ignoring the aching in my chest begging me not to ruin this moment, I explained how much more mature he had gotten—how he was finally growing into his own person; an adult. I reasoned that my anxiety and depression were under control, and that while I still have a fiery, passionate personality, my temper is much more subdued.
By Abigail Winter8 years ago in Humans
How To Deal with Being Friend Zoned
If you're a normal guy, be it you're a total handsome guy or one of society's rejects like me, you've been friend zoned. If you're really young, not interested in romance, or just plain oblivious to that dreadful realm known as the friend zone, let me explain.
By Jacob Harold8 years ago in Humans
The Psychology of Love
In many societies, especially in the western society, love, whether it is between a partner, family member, friend or animal, is present. It is seen as a necessity and want throughout each individual’s life. Love can help bring people together or tear people apart. It is something, an emotion if you will, that many societies wrap their livelihoods around. Neurochemically, love is defined as an array of different neurotransmitters centering around motivation and reward being released into an individual’s brain, causing an amazing sensation one feels for a person, place or thing. And when an individual cannot seem to find this sensation of “love,” they tend to look for it in other ways, such as using drugs that will sort of mimic the feeling one gets when in love. Even though love is so apparent in many societies, some scientists will argue that it is not a universal emotion. But all in all, individuals around the world have an extremely strong necessity for this sensation called, love. This paper will help individuals understand love by defining what love is chemically, how different drugs can mimic love, and if this “emotion” is universal.
By Danyea Hays8 years ago in Humans
Where Are All the Black Nerdy Girls?
In the wake of Childish Gambino AKA Danny Glover’s latest song, “This Is America,” the black community rejoiced in seeing the harsh truth of American violence and discrimination against African Americans. “This Is America” covered the Charleston shooting, police brutality, the promotion of guns and violence in rap music and so, so much more. It was truly a “woke” video for anyone who’s aware of America’s love affair with guns, racism, and violence.
By Yarn Goddess Cosplay8 years ago in Humans
