Dani Banani
Bio
I write through the passion I have for how much the world around me inspires me, and I create so the world inside me can be manifested.
Mom of 4, Birth Mom of 1, LGBTQIA+, I <3 Love.
Stories (100/0)
How to Turn a Pandemic into a Tool for Success
When the Covid-19 pandemic began over a year ago, I walked into it with mental health challenges such as anxiety, depression, and post-traumatic stress disorder. Without going into all the morbid details we all remember, it didn't take long for me to discover that a lot of us were dealing with the same issues: weight gain, exacerbated depression and anxiety, and unprecedented stress that caused physical repercussions like fatigue, headaches, and sleeplessness. It seemed that while the virus began to rage through the country, our avoidance of it began to rage against us as well, myself included.
By Dani Banani3 years ago in Motivation
How My Playlist Attracted My Soul Mate
One of the best ways to relax me entirely is to make me feel like I'm heard, seen, and understood. I love to talk to people who have been through similar things I've experienced; there is a bond in unique life events throughout all of humanity where, in just a fraction of them, you can connect with souls who have hurt the same way. Sometimes, though, I don't want other people to help me find my calm. Solitude is beneficial at the right time and for the right mood. For me, that's where music comes in.
By Dani Banani3 years ago in Beat
Holly's Haven
"No. We don't need another dog." With that confirmation, my heart sank all the way to the basement beneath me as my Dad's voice rang true and final. I returned the phone to my Mom before I shuffled off to my bedroom in the devastating defeat of a seven-year-old's well structured argument.
By Dani Banani3 years ago in Petlife
Curiosity Killed the Sub
Spontaneity gets me into trouble all of the time. I can be so reckless with my decisions that I have often joked about a need for a life supervisor. Others have joked that I have a natural magnet for trouble in me, while less fun people inform me that my decision-making skills are poor. Whatever the perspective, I know for certain that I have a knack for the strangest, funniest, most awkward situations possible. You're reading words from a girl who elbowed a fist bump from a healthcare worker after trying to force a handshake during a pandemic. I promise, none of this is an exaggeration. I'm just gifted.
By Dani Banani3 years ago in Filthy
- Top Story - March 2021
The "Just One" RuleTop Story - March 2021
I have a rule that I live by every day of my life, no matter the circumstances, because I believe it has been the only thing that has given me the life I want. Some actually think I'm crazy...and for what? Because I found something that works for me? If it works, why not do it? I'm not bound to what others think of my methods. My methods work. I will abide by them as long as I continue seeing success.
By Dani Banani3 years ago in Humans
The Life of a Real Ghost Hunter
In my late teens, I had a deeply rooted interest and obsession with the supernatural and everything to do with witchcraft. I had always been curious about (and perhaps obsessed with) magic in all forms, and part of that interest included the possibility that ghosts exist.
By Dani Banani3 years ago in Journal
A Clean Glass, Please
I've known for years that she had an obsession with being clean. Antibacterial wipes, hand sanitizer, and safety were her three main priorities in life, but she had a lot of other amazing aspects about her that I couldn't help but find myself lost in. I was forever enchanted by the natural light that glowed around her when she walked into a room. She had a heart of gold and the soul of an adventurer. Truthfully, I'd been in love with her for as many years as I'd known about her cleanliness fixation that conflicted with the tomboy who loved to ride a quad through fresh mud, but I'd never had the courage to say a word. Instead, I just wanted to be her best friend, and hoped that I could keep her as safe as possible in that regard.
By Dani Banani3 years ago in Humans
I Used to Be a Unicorn
Swinging lifestyles aren’t for the faint of heart. For secure couples who have a flair for a more colorful approach to sexual health, swinging can be a bonding experience on a level that many couples may never experience. That is not to say that couples who don’t swing don’t experience the peak of their sexual lives together. However, swingers tend to live a more complex sex life and I’ve found that complexity appealing for someone who enjoys exploring lifestyles that challenge you to turn your back on tradition and embrace a free-spirited approach to living your best orgasms.
By Dani Banani3 years ago in Filthy
Artful Purchases
Social media undoubtedly influences a lot of our choices in day-to-day lives, from small advertisements about cleaning products we choose to the strange mind reading ads for products we've only ever thought about. Ever since the pandemic began, social media has influenced our purchases even more now that we have more time to spend on the internet, and the advertisements from big name companies and brands dominate the majority of spending encouragements. However, the unsung advertisements with unusual little artistic designs from independent artists are the ones that caught my eye the most.
By Dani Banani3 years ago in Styled