friendship

C.S Lewis got it right: friendship is born when one person says to another: "What! You too? I thought I was the only one!"

Finding A Soulmate
A New Life She’ll never admit it to this day, but tears were hidden behind my Mom’s sunglasses as she hugged me good-bye. My sister squeezed me tight as my Dad slipped some emergency money in my pocket. As they drove away, I walked to my new room. My throat clenched tighter as I checked my watch to see when it was time to officially start my new life. I was beginning what I worked so hard for - running for a Division 1 University. The campus was quiet and bare, as only a couple students were around for the start of fall sports. I picked a dorm building that was undedicated and housed regular students, or as we athletes used to call them, N.A.R.P.S (non-athletic regular person). My high school coach said to spend time with others that were outside the Cross Country team. Additionally, the idea of college parties also piqued my interest. I was finally away from my strict parents, and any chance of gossip getting back to them was zero to none. I was on my own, I could make my own choices, and I didn’t need to fit the stereotype of the 4.0 GPA “good-girl” Cross Country runner that lived in the Honors hall with quiet hours.
By Devi Jags6 years ago in Humans
starry night.
oddly enough, i‘d never been a night sky kind of person. i preferred the day, where everything was basked in light and people were lively. where the world felt open and welcoming. this was quite an oddity, as a night sky was apparently much more preferable than the brightly-lit one in which i would rather sit. i did not see what was so desirable about a dark canvas without adornment. it’s as if we were all plunged in the darkness of a box. uncomfortable. restricted. in all truthfulness, i did not as much enjoy the day as much as i simply squirmed in discomfort at the thought of the night.
By kyo f.6 years ago in Humans
It's My Turn Now
Bundled up in an over-sized, over-fluffed dressing gown, Shan smirks slightly as she says to me, “I’ll tell you a story.” And, wrapping both arms about my legs, I settle in: I’ve learned that a story from Shanna White is a story worth listening to.
By Gracie Delaney6 years ago in Humans
A Queen That Inspires Me
Latisha Gayle was born on February 20th during the early 80s. She was raised by her grandmother and her dad was Jamaican. Miss Gayle is one of 24 children. She went on her own at 13 years old. This shaped Miss Gayle into the woman that she is. You might be wondering why I refer to Latisha as Miss Gayle?
By Shanae Lindsay6 years ago in Humans
FAKE PEOPLE AROUND ME
We all experienced a fake friendship, right? Or maybe you haven’t noticed who your real friends are. You thought that she was being faithful to you. Or you thought so. Turns out she wasn't. You didn't know this person was being fake to you. All this time she was talking behind your back. Saying awful things about you. Which aren’t even true. None of this is true. How would you feel? You feel some type of way right? You feel hurt, knowing that you did everything to help this person. You did the impossible for her. You think to yourself for a moment. Was that even enough for her? or was it a waste of time to her?
By Liliana Moreno6 years ago in Humans
To the Woman who inspires me..
Most people say they have been inspired by Women of History like Rosa Parks, Emmeline Pankhurst or Emily Davison. Some may say that Women closer to home have inspired them like their Grandma’s, Mothers, Sisters & Auntie’s. Perhaps for some it is a complete stranger, or the postie or their neighbour two doors down!
By Sarah Hallows6 years ago in Humans
T - A woman that inspires
Have you ever met someone who just oozes style and encapsulates the word boss from the very moment you meet them? Well I have and she is the very reason I’m sitting here and writing this post today.
By Andrew Hartley6 years ago in Humans
Love and friend
"Do you want to live with me?". Him says: "Will you be my girlfriend? and after a big smile. I am happy. No query but only answer positive. Thanks.
By Fluo & Pattern6 years ago in Humans
The woman who made me who I am
I started working for her in August 2018. I was in visiting family in Scotland the fist time I spoke to her. The first time we met in person on shift we clicked instantly, and we got along well. We would call each other names, things that employees and employers should not call each other, but we both knew it was all just a bit of fun.
By Caitlin Bishop6 years ago in Humans
TeZATalks: Let the Message Lead You
You know those beautiful moments in life when you sit down next to someone, seemingly a stranger, you both spark up a conversation and within an instant it feels as if you guys are just picking up where a previous conversation had left off? That was the immediate bond my best friend Teza and I had when we met. I was at such an insane point in my life when my path crossed with Teza’s. I was heavily involved in the nightlife scene where my only focus was on what party or afters was happening next. I lived over 5,000 miles away from my family and childhood friends and had really lost touch with a lot of those relationships. I surrounded myself with empty friendships and surface-level relationships; however to me, that was all I knew and accepted as normal. But then Teza came into my life. Suddenly I had someone calling and texting me daily just to check in and see how I was doing. I had someone who wanted me right there with them not only to go out on the town with, but to chill at home, share a bowl and some wine, and stay up all night talking with. We instantly became known as an automatic duo. Attached at the hip. A package deal. And it was very soon that I realized that Teza didn’t just show me love by hanging out with me and checking in on me, she showed it by genuinely having my back.
By Cait Cassidy6 years ago in Humans
My "Best Friend"
Ahhh, 2018... Lots of ups and downs, mostly downs but I made lemonade from the lemons that I was given but it wasn't lemonade I'd drink. I got booted out of the house I was living at the time with my family, I didn't have anywhere to stay so I ended up staying with my grandmother and my uncle, a good friend of mine from high school died, and I lost a really good friend of mine because she got married. My life drastically changed but the only good things that I had going for me were that I was going to community college to finish getting my degree and my best friend at the time, we'll call her... Josie.
By Don Anderson II6 years ago in Humans
To All the Unapologetic Queens In My Life: Thank You
True friendship is vibe changing. I am 38 years old and have had different friends at different stages in life. Each chapter of my life, and each version of myself has required a different kind of posse and support.
By Ann Marie 6 years ago in Humans