Lifestyle
For the lives that we love, and everything that comes with it.
The Unfamed Sisters of Science
When you think about women in science, your mind will often drift to names like Marie Curie and Ada Lovelace. Whilst these women do indeed deserve the praise they get in their field, my own school curriculum was somewhat lacking in inspirational female scientists.
By Sahala Smith8 years ago in Viva
What Products are Good for Natural Hair?
Natural hair became a major thing within the past couple of years. I remember when I decided to go natural during my ninth grade summer. I knew one thing when I made that decision...I HATED GETTING PERMS. They smelled, my hair never grew, and I was tired of the constant scalp burns. Screw scalp burns.
By Davida Marie8 years ago in Blush
Mothers in the Modern Era
I'm a young guy who reads the news and watches the world around him with fear building. Ice caps melting. Animals going extinct. The deranged becoming presidents. Companies ruling the poor. A decent look at the world and one would not be judged for thinking it's all coming to an end. But then I look at my parents. When a family friend dies, my Mum gets out her pots. She cooks massive vats of curry. Massive vats of the stew that I was raised on. The stew that to this day remains one of my favourite meals for its heartiness, simplicity, and warmth. She gets home from work. Cooks these vats and then disappears off to feed the family of the deceased. Every day for a week. My father, my sister, and I were fed before she left, because, of course. My mum is a superpower. An unstoppable force that makes sure anyone who falters or stumbles gets the exact aid they need. My mum doesn't have a care in the world for the cares of the world. She was teaching me to learn in the years she was given to learn things herself. She doesn't keep up with the Middle East, or East Asia, or the States. She reads the FarmWeek. She isn't going to solve global warming or make capitalism fair. To the healthy, she doesn't give a second glance to. To the rich, she'll clean for them if they give her money. But when the healthy grow sick, or when the rich get poor, that's when she's there. The tide of time washes over the shore. My mum doesn't try to command the ocean to stop advancing. But she'll save the crabs that get knocked on their back by a wave (this is a metaphor, my mum would never touch a crab).
By Joel Jackson8 years ago in Families
My Dog Will Always Be the Third Spoon
It was July 29th, 2015 when my whole word changed. I was running late for work, exhausted from the depression that had taken over me and rushing to a job that made me miserable. I was fuming over my latest argument with my fiancé, James. A classic "cover up" argument where we are arguing about the dishes but really we were getting married on our first year anniversary in just a few days. Things kept getting hostile as the day drew closer. We both hoped the other would call it off and neither wanted to admit to failure. Me coming out of a physically, emotionally, and mentally abusive relationship jumped at the opportunity to be head over heels in love with someone safe. James, coming out of his own baggage, jumped at the chance to finally live happily ever after. We didn't listen to the warnings, we were stubborn and now we were facing the reality of the decision we made.
By Luisa Irizarry8 years ago in Petlife
Lilli-Rose
Once upon a time, there lived a beautiful girl named Lilli-Rose. She lived in Germany with her family of seven brothers and her two parents. Karl, her father, decided one day to go and explore North America so he left their family farm in the hands of the family and his wife Dora. He went to go look for farms in Canada especially Quebec. He wanted to move to Canada with his family to start a new life. On his return to Germany he discussed with his wife and they decided to go move their family to Canada. Lilli-Rose was fourteen at the time she did not like the fact that she was moving away from her home town.
By Rosie Tarquinio8 years ago in Families
Perception
As kids, we believe our parents are invincible. We say things like, “I bet my dad can beat up your dad! He can lift both me and brother up at the same time!” and, “My mommy’s so smart! She helped me make a huge tower out of blocks.” I later found out in geometry class that the secret is just to use triangular items for strength and stability in a structure. I also learned that our parents can’t withstand all obstacles the world throws at them without it taking a toll.
By Giselle Omar8 years ago in Families
Losing a Parent
I recently lost my father and it was the hardest thing I ever had to deal with. A friend of mine asked me how it feels to lose a parent because she's concerned about hers considering their health and everything. Honestly losing a parent is devastating.
By Brittany Lyles8 years ago in Families
