yana reguli
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Social Media Addiction
Through the early 2000s to now, Social Media has always been around. Whether its email, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Myspace, etc., it will continue to grow. We see what our eyes see but do we fully understand what social media can do to our human brains? There are pros and cons of social media. One pro would have to be constant communication to family, friends, and depending on work. We all like to wonder and see what we do day to day. And that is ok. It is ok to stay in contact with family and friends and watch their funny events and triumphs. Even during these pandemics, like COVID19, or any illness spreading, we rely on social media to stay in touch due to social distancing. Communication is the biggest reason for Social Media. Now, there a lot of cons of Social Media. What a lot of people don’t realize is that social media can affect us in so many ways. It does mess with our human brain and does destroy human brain cells slowly but surely. Throughout my years, I have watched and observed people through in person and online. I like to observe before jumping the gun. I consider social media, especially Facebook, a trap. What do I mean by trap? Here is a prime example. My man and I have been together for almost 6 years. I understand he doesn’t have a life like me, but he is constantly on Facebook. His eyes are glued to it. When he gets home and I ask him to spend time with me he, through my eyes, is on Facebook. It hurts me emotionally because I think he loves social media than myself. It’s ok to be on social media and check time to time but when I see him and others constantly and can’t put their phone down, then that is the problem. That is where ADDICTION COMES FROM. WHEN SOME IS ADDICTION TO MEDIA AND VIDEO GAMES AND TAKE TIME AWAY FROM IT, UNLESS IT’S WORK, THEN THEY NEED SERIOUS HELP. It’s like their brain triggers social media but leaves out everything else. It takes away that sense of knowing there are things out there other than Facebook, Twitter, etc.
By yana reguli4 years ago in Psyche
Laughter
There are times when me or anyone else feels like they are down. Whether due to work, COVID19, or any other situations , there are ways we can cope and heal from it. A lot of people think that medicine heals your body, mind, and spirit but to a point it doesn't. The way we look at things through our eyes see one thing but our body and mind and heart say otherwise. As humans, its ok to feel down but not all the time. Too much negative energy and negative thoughts can impact our spirit and heart. When we think too negative of situations , for example COVID19, it can be hard to find a way to be happy and cope. How we deal with things can affect us. Every time I go grocery shopping, I can see and feel how people are frustrated and anger and sad at the same time. Body language is a key to figuring out how people are feeling. For example, I went to Kroger's few days ago and I looked around. I saw an elderly woman give a nasty look at a mother and child because they were wearing a mask. They were wearing a mask to protect themselves and not get sick from anyone else. I was personally disgusted by that old woman because the mother was protecting her child. Its mothers instinct to protect their young ones. As a mother, I went up to the old lady, 6 ft apart though and wearing a mask, and asked her what is your problem. She gave me a smart statement so I gave her smart statement back. There is no reason for anyone to be like that towards each other. When I got home, i still felt anger and disgusted but I knew down deep in my heart and soul and mind I don't need to be like that. Negative feelings isn't the answer. The answer is...Laughter! So i decided to watch Naked and Afraid on TV. One of the survivalist, Gary Golding, is my favorite. He makes me laugh so much! Especially in his season 9 episode 4 Forbidden Fruit when he was partnered up with Karra. They both made me laugh but Gary is and will always be my favorite. Not only did he make me laugh but he send a very good message... Consume As Little As Possible! It doesn't matter what we all go through...what matters is how we make the most of it by laughter, smiles , and love. Love and Laughter is the best medicine. From my point of view when ever i feel down and I watch Naked and Afraid Gary Golding, it makes me laugh and smile, it truly does make me feel better inside and out! Negative is bad but Positive energy and laughter is better. Too much negativity can make us sick but if we laugh and become a better person then that positive energy can help us. So if we contract COVID19 don't look down at it. Make the most of it and REST! Yes its a difficult situation but if remain positive and make the most of it then we can ALL get through this. There is a certain spark or feeling of laughter that brings smiles on our face and warm feeling inside. Laughter does make you pee if you do laugh too hard for sure. It’s a proven fact. I watched Bad Moms 2 with my man two nights ago and it made me laugh so badly. Especially the male stripper scene made me laugh I tinkled myself. What woman would want wax a mans balls and so forth? Laughter is amazing negativity isn’t. I don’t take my life seriously because we only have one life to live and live it to the fullest. Be Happy and Live Life to Fullest!
By yana reguli4 years ago in Psyche
True Love
There were times I had fallen in love back in my teen years. I know I am just 28 years old but falling in love wasn't easy at first but now I understand. Back in 2012 when I enlisted in military first time, I was with a supposedly nice guy. We were great at first then it became to crumble. While I was away, he stole money from me when I was in basic training. I was so mad and angry I wanted to run but I couldn't. I had obligations to the military and I am glad I joined. When I had returned home, things got worse. I call him It because it's his proper name. He had always called me disgusting words no woman should ever be called. I got fed up with him I told him get the heck out and don't come back. I couldn't take his verbal abuse anymore. The things he said to me I can't say on here because it's not appropriate at all. The day he left I was relieved and happy he was out of my life. The next summer when I left for training, I had fallen for a great man. He might have been very country and still is but his weirdness and personality stood out to me. I couldn't help but to take the initiative and look at him and started conversating with him. As time went by, we kept talking and went out on dates. Things began to spark and he was treating me right. We have been dating from 2014 to 2015. In December of 2015, he took me to Grand Ole Opry Hotel, and he proposed to me under a waterfall. I said yes! He is one of those hard to find guys that treats a lady with respect, loyalty, kindness, fairness and never cheats on me. It's hard to find someone like that and I am glad I had found him and end up with him. Looks didn't matter to me when we got together. A lot of people thinks looks matter but that's not the case for me. It's the heart, mind, soul, spirit, and personality that counts for me. And he definitely had all those traits. I think everyday where would I be if I hadn't met him. We have a beautiful daughter together and such a blessing both of them. With my previous relationship, that pig took everything away from me. I couldn’t have friends and couldn’t go anywhere. He had stripped me of everything. I still can’t sort of behave in public because of that donkey. The guy I am with now he is helping me go through this and helping me fix my ways. A real man, like I am with now, stands by their woman no matter what goes on. And I am so grateful that he is with me. Time to time we argue but what couple doesn’t argue. No one is perfect. We are human and weren’t designed to be perfect. Everyone has flaws in their life. My biggest flaw is patience. I have no patience when it comes to people being stupid. But my man is trying to work on that with me and in a since controlling it. It’s kind of like Titanic with this man I am with now. He had saved me from getting worse. I am in a better path because of him. My mom doesn’t like him because of how he was raised. And I told her it’s none of your business who I am with or not. He was raised the right way and see people through their eyes. He doesn’t judge at all. And I am glad he is like that. He came from nothing and now he has everything, a beautiful daughter, myself, and our own place because he works his dairy rear off for our family. I don’t care about my mom’s opinion because she had always criticize how I live my life and who I live with. Not every parent will like their child’s spouse or partner. None of that matters to me. He is truly a gentleman and something deep in his heart I can sense he is still and always will be the one for me. I love his weirdness. He might be a little loud when talking or sticking a straw in his mouth hanging out, but I still love him no matter what. His weirdness is the icing on the cake. He treats me like a queen and I will always treat him like a king.
By yana reguli4 years ago in Humans
Into the Shadows
A long time ago in a town called Hollow Creek, there lived a family of three. There was a husband, wife and their teenager Bell. Bell and her family just moved to Hollow Creek to start a new life. The town was small but it felt as though a presence was there. The town had their own theatre, town hall ,a high school and couple grocery markets. Her parents were always working and hardly at home. Her father worked in construction while her mother was a teacher. Bell always read her books and never had time to hang out with other teens especially at school. But things were about to change when she attends Hollow Creek High. To some it was an ordinary school but to others there was somethings that aren't meant to be spoken of. On Monday August 1, 1912 Bell had woken and got ready for school. She went downstairs and fixed herself some breakfast. It was a typical morning. Bell was used to the fact of waking up and her parents not being there. Her mother Clarice had left her note saying, "My darling, your lunch is in frig. Have fun on your first day of school but be careful. There are secrets that you do not need to know." Bell had open the frig and she was happy her mother packed her favorite lunch. She had left her house and went to school. When Bell got to school, she began to feel nervous. She was beginning to wonder how is she going to make friends in a new town. The school bell rang and it was time for her to get to her first class. On the way to her class, she had ran into a strange pale teen. She wasn't dressed like normal but she wasn't scary either. Bell wondered if that was her style but she stopped and said to herself..."I shouldn't judge already. Let them judge me. Give people a chance." When she did get to her class, her teacher came to her and told her she was running a little late to class. Bell had a sense there was something not right in this town and high school. Eight hours later the school bell had rang and she was headed home. As she was walking home, the same girl she ran into school came across her again. In a froggy voice, she said "be warned...the school is not a school. It's a trap full with secrets and lies." Bell felt a little weird around her but she also felt she was telling the truth. When Bell got home, her parents was waiting for her at the table. They both had asked how her day was. Bell said, "I ran into a girl I go to class with and told me something. She told me to be careful and that the school is nothing but lies and secrets. " Her parents both looked at her with worried look. Her mother, Beth, said "Just please be careful. She might be trying to scare you darling. " Bell said "I hope so. I just want to make sure that we are starting our life over and fresh. I just want to be able to live somewhere without worrying. " The next day, Bell decided to do some investigation at the school library. She had asked the librarian, "Excuse me, but where can i find the historical book of the school?" The librarian said " There are things you don't want to know. If i were you I'd stop looking for answers you don't want. Trust me ...some kids have tried to look but never came back. " Bell asked " Why? what happened to those kids? Where'd they go?" Librarian told Bell "If you must know the answer then look in the archive in the old library in the basement. A cautionary tale...once you seek the answer it may come back and haunt you. Please don't seek the answer you want. " "I thank you for your warning but I need to know. One teenager with dark long black hair and pale face and body had approached me yesterday and told me to leave while I can and don't find the truth" Beth told the Librarian. "There is no child of that description that attends here. But if you want to know or curious you can look in old archives. " Librarian said to Bell. Three days later had passed, and as soon as Bell thought things went back to normal, it took a wrong turn and strange things began to happen at school. Two kids went missing and no one seen them since yesterday at school. Bell had arrived at school and overheard their parents and sheriff talking. She couldn't help but wonder what was going on. Bell had no choice but to go to the old archives. As soon as she began to go to basement and into the old library, she saw some one standing in the shadow looking at her. The light began to flicker and she got a little scared but she kept going. Whatever or whoever was there that was looking at her followed her. As soon as the light went out and back on the shadow figure screamed "GET OUT!" Bell had ran out of there and back outside. The parents of missing kids and the sheriff had looked at Bell and wondered what happened. They had never seen Bell or anyone ran out scared like that before. Bell had went home and locked the door. "Maybe librarian was right. Maybe I shouldn't have went into the old archives." Bell wondered. She didn't know that the moment she said that her parents were standing behind her. Beth said, " Please tell me you didn't go into the old archives. " Bell told her mother "I had to. I had no choice . Kids were disappearing and no where to be found. I got curious and ....I ....I saw a dark shadow figure told me to get out. I feel as though something or someone had been woken." Beth explained, "Look honey..I did some digging earlier at work. This whole town was built on old native grounds and strange things began happening in 1890. They believed that particular that the high school was built on top of a strange burial that one woman died on that she haunts those that trespass her path. It also says that if kids began to be too curious they go missing and don't come back. They are not dead but they are not there either. If you keep looking for the answer you seek...i don't want you disappearing like they did. " It finally began to make sense to Bell. That's what Beth saw. She saw the same spirit twice trying to warn her not to venture into the unknown. The spirit wanted to rest in peace and not talked about. Two weeks later had passed and Bell has not explored the old archives. She felt as though that she knew it was best to stay out of there and never venture down into the old library. "To those that seek the unknow, be prepared to not come back. It is not the place of the people but it is the resting place of the old natives." Quote from the old text of the Ancients.
By yana reguli4 years ago in Horror
The Story of Courage
I can't remember a time when I have looked at life through both eyes and heart but now I do. Our eyes see one thing but our hearts feel another depending on what we see and feel. I am proud to be part of U.S. Army National Guard. I remember first time I was in it took me a while to figure out why I joined and for what purpose. I got in 2012 and got out 2017 due to family. Now its 2020, I am glad I am back in. Before I joined military I was always discouraged and let things bother me easily. Some people have told me I wouldn't get anywhere in life. My mother was one of them. She had always been mentally abusive to me and wouldn't let me do what I want to do with my life. In 2012, I have had enough. I wanted to do something for me and my child. So I had made my decision and enlisted and I am glad I did. I did my time till 2017. I had to get out due to family. I had another beautiful baby girl and my man was in military. Through the years that followed, something had triggered my brain. In my heart, it came to me that I need to reenlist and do better for myself and my family. I talked to my man and he wasn't to keen about it because of his opinions. Again, I don't' care about my mom's or his opinions. What matters is what I do with my life and my decision. I reenlisted and I am glad I did because I miss my job in military. First time I was in I loved it and enjoyed every minute of it. To see other soldiers eating and putting a smile on their face made my day great. It filled my heart with happiness knowing that my brothers and sisters are fed and taken cared of. Through these tough times, I realize my job in military is more than just feeding and defending. It has to deal with that people are fed, taken cared of, helped, encouraged , and feeling love and wanted. The way I look at things and people have opened my eyes and heart big time. I know a lot of people are scared because of COVID19, but there is nothing to fear. There are a lot of brave men and women doctors, nurses, first responders, law enforcements, and military personnel out there helping and fighting against COVID19. We are never alone in this world. There are people out there that will destroy others emotionally like my mom and others. But then there is also people that will help you emotionally and encourage you to get better, stay safe, and safe distance. There is no reason for people to bring others down during these hard times. As humans, we need to be there for each other. Where I work I see some people that don't give a bear about others because they think they are better than others. I have learned over the years since first in military, that slowly but surely we will get through anything. Despite how people feel towards each other we need to stand up and help. No matter how life goes, we have the courage to make it better and be there for each other. Don't let no one control your life and hurt you emotionally. We have the power to make our life better and no one get deep into your skin. We have the courage to help each other and give hearts out.
By yana reguli4 years ago in Motivation