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Yeah, Okay, I'll Play
Oh Vocal, Vocal, Vocal- you want me to set goals? And stick to them? My wife will laugh. It's not that I can't commit, or plan meticulously, or overthink about the near and far future (my strong suit). I can do all that without even blinking. If anything, I've probably achieved a majority of my goals in my life thus far and I'm pretty damn proud of myself.
By Oneg In The Arctic2 years ago in Writers
Who Is Authentic Express Podcast?
Explore the dynamic world of a youth podcast hailing from Durban, South Africa, where Gen Z hosts unapologetically express the diverse issues, entertainment, hype, and politics shaping the lives of Mzansi's youth. Discover how this podcast is becoming a powerful platform, bridging the gap between local experiences and the global stage.
By Lesedi Daily2 years ago in Writers
This Year, I Won't Poison My Daughter
With the Vocal challenge deadline looming, I was immersed in my story. The only thing better than reading a fantasy tale is the feeling of writing one. The world I had created floated before my mind's eye like a virtual reality headset. I watched scenes play out, twiddled with the action, fine tuned my characters' voices. I slashed wordy passages as if repelling noisy intruders.
By Sonia Heidi Unruh2 years ago in Writers
A Proposal for Vocal to Consider
A Proposal for Vocal to Consider In the spirit of Misty Rae’s Make Vocal Great Again (MVGA) campaign. As a long-time member of the platform, I would also like to see it succeed. This is my brainstorm looking for input. Do you have additions?
By KJ Aartila2 years ago in Writers
I'm Dreaming of a Vocal 2024.
Hmmmm...so many plans...so many resolutions...which to choose? Maybe I'll just write about my number one goal! Here, on Vocal, I plan to be just that- more vocal! I’ve always used my words typed or on paper to express all the jumbled up shenanigans going on in my head. It’s one of the ways i'm able to make life make sense to me…a sort of therapy in and of itself. I have plans to document my journey as a first-time mother-to-be, navigating her mid-20s and learning what kind of love to give and what kind to participate in. The idea seems relatable enough as there are millions if not billions in the same place as me. I used to want my whole life to be centered around fiction to the point where it became hard to exist in real time as a real person. Now, I think it's time that I step away from the Fae and imaginary men of my dreams and fall in love with being alive again..to fall in love with my own story again. And to top it off, what better place to do that than Vocal+?!
By With Love, Zinnia2 years ago in Writers
My vocal.media Goals for 2024
A short piece about my 2024 vocal.media aspirations should be a simple enough task to complete, yet this is my seventh attempt and the deadline is looming. In unpacking why this has been such a difficult exercise, I must forgive myself by acknowledging that up until a few short years ago I was little more than a free-roaming id, and planning has never been my strong suit. I’d like to believe that’s been tempered a bit by some newly acquired wisdom, but the truth is that having spent so long living in the moment, weighed down by the gravity of the past, the future, as a concept, is something I’ve never really been in touch with. Trying to reconcile that with hopes and dreams down the road can be a struggle. Though now cured, this is the legacy of my depression.
By J. Otis Haas2 years ago in Writers
𝒫𝓇🏵𝓈𝑒 ＆ ℂ☯𝕟𝕤𝕔𝕚𝕖𝕟𝕔𝕖
Briskly, I walk into a fresh chapter as the calendar dives into yet another labeled set of hours, days... months...religiously counting down. Opportunities dwindle and slip away; they wait for no one. Who can blame them when their knocks go unanswered. The mountains we climb in search of that pinnacle of success can never be reached when we hide our thoughts...our voices. Increase the volume, time to be heard. -LDubs
By Lamar Wiggins2 years ago in Writers
