humanity
For better or for worse, relationships reveal the core of the human condition.
The Day I Realised I Was an Adult
University is a daunting place. It’s fun, exhilarating, manic, and basically bat-shit crazy most of the time. But its an isolating and cold place to be for anyone, regardless of how much you party, drink, get high, or even how many people you talk to on a regular basis. For the first time in any student's life, they’re painfully alone. It’s a terrifying realisation and sure enough when it finally hit you, it really is like running into a wall at 500 km/h. It stops you dead in your tracks, and suddenly this slow but gradual rise of fear and anxiety builds up, like a slowly flooding room.
By Harie Calder7 years ago in Humans
Conviction, Belief, Faith, and Obedience
Conviction, belief, faith and obedience. Should all social regrouping be based on convictions? Definitions: Conviction—A firmly held belief or opinion, an opinion that is arrived at by resolving doubts, and by examination of evidence.
By Peter Rose7 years ago in Humans
Inside the Mind of the Hopeless Romantic
Everybody in life wants to be loved, but what are you willing to put up with to get it? As all girls do, I watched all the sappy love movies growing up. Naturally, I craved that kind of love. I always dreamed of finding my knight in shining armor even if it meant taking a few bruises to get there. Now of course I dated in my teenage years, always believing the “I love him so much” feeling that every new guy was “the one.” I eventually realized that was never the case. They were just teenage loves that never really amounted to anything more.
By Kelsie Colby7 years ago in Humans
How To: Change Your Perception
12:08. Eight minutes past closing. Eight minutes of sitting on a bench awaiting Chyna. A few weeks or months ago, I would have left irritated at five after. I don’t like sitting still. But, suddenly I wasn’t in a hurry. Suddenly it was a quiet cool night and the sky was black blue, and there were just less than five stars shining in it. It was alright and I was patient. I found myself just going with it frequently; letting the routine be broken along whatever cracks it had and waiting to see what might come crawling out. It was unnerving at first. After the first time I moved out of state. And after the second. And right before moving for the third time. In my mind the words, “but I’m learning so much,” were forming and I was already laughing at myself out loud. It was something to get used to, it was unnerving as hell, but I was getting used to it or so I kept telling myself. I looked at the white pizza box titling on the iron bench next to me. I knew she would show, anyhow; she was hungry and I knew that hunger.
By Danielle Dragani7 years ago in Humans
Journal (May 9 - June 9)
May 9, 2018 So, I got a job at Sonic. I am so happy that I have a job. It means I will be able to help D more and be able to actually get things I need. I miss D though. Since I have a job, I can only go see him when I have days off. I can't go over and see him for two weeks like I want to. It is so hard to not see him. I relax fully when I am with him. I sleep so much easier with him.
By Jasmin Eddy7 years ago in Humans
4 Things You Should Stop Judging
We live in a world where we forget that the way we carry ourselves and our beliefs will either be accepted or rejected. Whether social media, smartphones, or the world wide web are the culprits, the fact is that maybe the way we act could be the reason why we "offend" everyone. Maybe it's our own thoughts and needs to voice our opinions that seem—at least, in our own mind—to be morally correct.
By Cassandra Fawley7 years ago in Humans
Journal (Oct. 24 - Nov. 5, 2017)
Oct. 24, 2017 It has been a month since I have seen D. I have been having a lot more nightmares lately. I miss him. It is hard to sleep without him near. Usually, I fall asleep much faster with him near. I know I sound needy but in truth, he helps me without realizing it.
By Jasmin Eddy7 years ago in Humans
Journal (Sept. 30 - Oct. 21, 2017)
Sep 30, 2017 I may have just ruined what D and I have. Fuck, I am such an idiot. I haven't gotten my birth control shot yet. In my body I have more testosterone, so taking the shot helps me get my hormones. Without it, my emotions go all over.
By Jasmin Eddy7 years ago in Humans
