humanity
For better or for worse, relationships reveal the core of the human condition.
Struggles of a Modern Immigrant
Fresh Off the Boat Fresh off the boat. That is what someone said about me when I told him that I had only moved to America two and a half years ago. Comments like that are just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to challenges that I have faced immersing into society in America. Every so often, there's "Where are you from?" "Your English is really good." "Can you make sushi?"
By Gisele Nakamura8 years ago in Humans
7 People You Come Across That Make You Say Hmmm
1. To the driver I cut off on my way to wherever the hell I was rushing to get to, I’m sorry for cutting you off. It was really nothing personal. I was not out to get you or ruin your day, I was simply in a huge rush and being forced to drive behind you at turtle speed not only guaranteed my late arrival but also made me want to rip my hair out, one at a time. I obviously was in a bigger rush than you, because had you been in the slightest hurry to be anywhere but in your car, you would have been driving accordingly and then I wouldn’t have had to cut you off in the first place. And what do you care anyway? I’ll be out of your way and out of your sight just as soon as I can pass you , and you're free to carry on driving at five miles per hour... it’s a win-win situation. But instead, you prefer to box me in with the other asshole driver, who with my luck is also in a huge rush to nowhere, driving 7 miles per hour. Perhaps you two should carpool and save us all from such petty traffic dilemmas.
By Erika Potap8 years ago in Humans
Her Town
I pulled at my coat and zipped it up a little higher and buttoned the last snap near my neck. Ready to go, as per usual, it was 8:00 AM. A rainy morning, music playing through my headphones, and I was already experiencing my second headache of the day. I was frustrated with the late train. A brisk winter day in Georgia, then it starts to rain. I was on my usual route to my class via the MARTA. I was definitely going to be late if this train moved any slower to Midtown or made another unexpected stop on its way.
By Jamila Surpris8 years ago in Humans
The Power of Equality
If there was one tagline that I could scream to the masses, it would be that we are in fact ALL EQUAL! Growing up in the Deep South as a quiet, empathic girl of color, I've listened, observed, and unfortunately absorbed many others getting this message wrong.
By Monica Dash8 years ago in Humans
Lovers No More (Ch. 9)
At this point in my story, I finally became a teacher. I stayed at SJU to receive my Master's degree. It was a great time. I was teaching in the morning and attending classes in the evening. I had many challenges that were present during that all too crucial first year. The rest of my professional time was spent getting used to procedures. My first professional job landed me in the South Bronx.
By Maurice Bernier8 years ago in Humans
Lovers No More (Ch. 8)
Once again, I was in a position where I was about to graduate from a four year program. I was ready to move on to a new phase of my life. Where it would take me was beyond my imagination, but I was ready to go. St. John's had been very interesting and I needed to look for a way into the profession.
By Maurice Bernier8 years ago in Humans
Lovers No More (Ch. 6)
I was fresh back from our neighbors to the North. I stayed with the drum corps until November. I then joined up with Jazzmobile to learn some more about music. I still had pictures of Spiro following me and showing me up. Even worse, I thought of the prospect of meeting other Spiros.
By Maurice Bernier8 years ago in Humans
'Wonder'
Today, I watched Wonder by Palacio. I didn't know what this movie was going to be about, I just saw the book and thought it would be a good one to read. Since I haven't been able to buy the book, I decided that watching the movie would be good enough for a bit.
By Cheyenne Spring8 years ago in Humans
