Vanessa Butera
Bio
My name is Vanessa Butera. I am a 25-year-old poet/songwriter from Toronto, ON. I graduated from York University with a degree in English. Please join me on this journey as I write about music, literature, arts, and current events.
Stories (10/0)
As You Are
This is a poem about opening my heart and allowing the leaves to fall wherever they are meant to. In my darkest hours, I realized that I get overly attached to an outcome and project an ideal onto them. I'm learning that this is not fair for anyone involved because it prevents me from seeing the person properly. Instead of getting caught up in the details of what should be, I am rolling out the red carpet to let existing and potential lovers to come as they are. It is important to practice patience and let things take the time they need to be nurtured. Here is "As You Are".
By Vanessa Butera4 years ago in Poets
- Top Story - September 2020
Bisexual Visibility Week: The Importance of The Aces' "Under My Influence"Top Story - September 2020
Hailing from the conservative town of Provo, Utah, The Aces are an indie-pop band with catchy hooks, impressive guitar riffs, and an irresistible summer vibe. Members Cristal (vocals, guitar), Alissa (drums), Katie (lead guitar, vocals), and McKenna (bass) are self-taught musicians that have been in a band together since they were a young age. However, it was the moment that songwriter Lorde won her first Grammy at age eighteen that inspired the young women to pursue music professionally.
By Vanessa Butera4 years ago in Beat
The Best POC Youtubers Worthy of Your Subscription
YouTube is truly a world of its own. Whether your goal is to learn a new skill, participate in a discussion, or access new information, YouTube is empowering to creators and viewers alike. However, like all worlds, there are corners that go unnoticed, where communities thrive but are rarely shown in the spotlight. With racial injustice at an all time high, it is especially important right now to amplify Black voices and listen to their stories. Giving your attention (and subscription) to diverse perspectives is a simple yet highly effective way to exercise anti-racism. Black art matters, and when you support a Black Youtuber, you are supporting someone's dream, passion, and in some cases, livelihood. Here are 5 POC Youtubers who are unapologetically taking the platform by storm.
By Vanessa Butera4 years ago in Geeks
Who you were in high school doesn't have to follow you to University.
So, high school was not my favourite experience. It was an uncomfortable, awkward blip in my timeline full of overwhelming pressures. I am not entirely proud of the decisions I made or even the person I used to be. Any reminders of certain cringe-worthy mistakes are downright painful. When I entered university, I created a life that was completely separate from my past. I was determined to shred any reminder of high school. By the time graduation rolled around, I didn't even buy a yearbook because I was so desperate to forget it. The promise of a clean slate and opportunity to start over was mesmerizing to me as an anxious and naïve young adult. Despite clearly running away from my past, the silver lining that came from this attitude was that in time, I used the shame I felt as inspiration to evolve beyond it.
By Vanessa Butera4 years ago in Education
