Victoria Rivera
Bio
I am simply looking for a creative outlet. I had a personal blog that wasn't seen by many so trying something new! Occasionally I write poetry, short stories, or just whatever is on my mind.
Stories (38/0)
Sex Education: Under Attack
Public schools across the country are under attack by conservative politicians for what they deem is and is not appropriate to discuss in the classroom. While I understand and there are some topics that I believe are universally acknowledged as being inappropriate, sex education continues to be the biggest divider on the political-education spectrum. For many, abstinence and the absence of any sex education are the preferred methods, some are willing to allow education on STIs, and may even push the boundaries as far as teaching about the different forms of birth control and how to use them...but that's as far as many conservative and centrist parents are willing to go. When the fact of the matter is that many students are hearing terms far more advanced than any of this, and are being given limited information. One health teacher in a small town in Westchester County, NY, is under attack by conservative parents and a local politician for an - administrative-approved - lesson.
By Victoria Rivera2 months ago in Education
A Pirate For President
In the anime One Piece, Monkey D. Luffy is known across the globe as a notoriously dangerous pirate with devil-fruit powers. He is wanted and hunted by the World Government, challenged by pirates looking to get ahead, and feared by everyday citizens. In reality, Luffy is a charismatic, caring, and courageous person. His traits and physical capabilities make him an outstanding citizen and leader. It is for this reason that Monkey D. Luffy should be running his own country, and possibly the world.
By Victoria Rivera6 months ago in Geeks
Tattooed Individuals Make the Best Employees
Tattoos are often thought to be a sign of a “bad” person, whether that be in terms of violence or trustworthiness. In many countries, tattoos are still thought to be associated with gang members, and despite being a popular aspect of American culture, many companies will not hire someone with visible tattoos. In reality, tattoos are a sign of the perfect professional. Tattooed individuals are creative, devoted, and mentally strong.
By Victoria Rivera6 months ago in Journal
Hazel Eyes
Dear Universe, Today was my first real date with Jaxon. We’ve been texting and talking on the phone for a couple of months now, but I haven’t seen him in person since we first met, so I was nervous. We’ve been having Facetime dates every now and then, he’ll call me on my lunch break so we can “eat together,” last week we watched a movie through some app that lets you video chat while sharing a movie, it’s been fun! But today was the real deal. Yesterday morning he sent me a text asking if I wanted to have dinner Saturday night, it’s the first weekend he’s had off in a while, and he “decided it was time to give us a chance.” I didn’t even realize that it had been almost 3 months since we had seen each other face to face, we’re both so busy but we still talk every day, it felt like enough.
By Victoria Rivera7 months ago in Fiction
Bachelorette Weekend
It was two months before my wedding, and all I could think about was shoving my fiancé into a lake. Is that normal? All the married women and “long-term bridesmaids” I’ve talked to, all say that planning a wedding can actually cause us to hate each other. Greg’s all I’ve ever known in love; this is the path we are supposed to be on. We made it through high school, we made it through college, the next logical fork in the road was to lead new separate lives, or get married. When he proposed, I considered the first option, but one look into those - kind of small but - beautiful green eyes, and I knew I had to say yes.
By Victoria Rivera7 months ago in Fiction
Why Didn't You Leave?
In 2019 my significant other informed me that our relationship was awful, he was unhappy and felt like I was hurting him, that we needed to work on things or decide to separate. If we decided to fix our issues there was no guarantee of forever, either we'd be making progress, or we would realize separation is the best option. Upon hearing this and having him explain that my inability to have sex was his issue, I broke down. I cried myself to sleep, I slept until 6 PM the next day, and when I finally got up, it was only to eat 5 cupcakes and drink a bottle of wine. Then, I went back to sleep. After 48 hours, however, I was fine. My attitude had done a 180, and I was excited for whatever happened next.
By Victoria Rivera7 months ago in Psyche
The Little Box
As Emily’s fingers brushed against the little box in her pocket she paused, and smiled, letting memories flutter back briefly, before continuing to search for her money. With a quick "thank you," she handed the cashier a five-dollar bill and walked out the door. In the 10 minutes it took her to buy a couple of packs of gum, grey clouds had stretched across the sky without an end in sight.
By Victoria Rivera7 months ago in Fiction
Nacho’s Point of View
Day 256 of living on the outside, there’s still no sign of the humans who fed me after I left mother. I run up and down the road every day hoping I will see them, today I ran into my brother, he also has no reports of our humans. He did father some kittens though, I can see them climbing the fence behind us, he offers to show me some food, but I decline. I will keep my eye on the homes that are fostering new humans, none of them are mine though.
By Victoria Rivera7 months ago in Petlife
Before the Community
It’s been five years since I entered the community. I was sitting in the courtyard with my younger sister enjoying our lunch, when the chaos began. Soldiers in strange uniforms suddenly stood in the middle of town, almost like they just appeared out of thin air. We still don’t know if they were a part of the government, or if they were against it, but the country I once knew is gone.
By Victoria Rivera7 months ago in Fiction
January Goal: Have More Energy!
I have a lot of goals I want to accomplish this year, and unfortunately, they all require me to have energy...which I generally have none of. I don't sleep well, and even when I do I'm still tired. So my goal for January 2022: find a way to have more energy during the day!
By Victoria Rivera7 months ago in Longevity
