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The storm behind my smile
The storm behind my smile Almost everyone has their lowest times; that moment when they feel the least. For me, it seems to be always. That feeling of crushed down soul, gray skies and bleak vision. Now, I'm not depressed I think and no I don't give people that impression. I'd like to say that I'll be given a grammy award for being the best pretender. Hiding my storm behind a smile. There are somethings that I have in excess and some that are way lacking. Now let's start with my shortcomings.
Venessa JacobPublished 13 days ago in ConfessionsBack In The Game
Hello All!! Yesterday, I became $170 richer than I have been these past several weeks. Put to the backburner are constant survey rejections and completions towards tedious $5 gains (for gas, and, for a far more debatable expense, in food), borrowing money once more in desperation when available survey and sometimes internet resources were held staunchly out of grasp, and, to the positive, a healthy territory of being unable to indulge in those things which seek to swallow my senses and draw them to lack and regret.
Z-ManPublished 13 days ago in ConfessionsI Rode My Brother Like A Buffalo But I Don't Care
I remember it like it was yesterday. Ten-year-old me in the shopping centre with my mother and my brother. He was older and fatter than I was which made my idea, at this time, even better. Mother was perusing a local merchants shop and had left us unattended. I was leaning over the balcony of the top level of the shopping centre not far from her, looking down upon the people on the ground floor constantly dilly dallying about like ants whose line had been disrupted by a falling leaf. Once I had become bored of the state of capitalism I turned away from the balcony, and I saw him. There he was: my older, fatter brother; standing in the dead centre of a walkway. Looking around like a wild buffalo on the American frontier who had lost his heard but not so much bothered by it at all. Truly a site to behold. This is what the first settlers in America must have felt like upon seeing this symbolic living entity for the first time.
Karlitos ThomasPublished 14 days ago in ConfessionsJinns
There are numerous references to jinn in the Qur'an and Hadith (sayings of Prophet Mohammed). According to Islamic writings, jinn live alongside other creatures but form a world other than that of mankind. Though they see us they cannot be seen. Characteristics they share with human beings are intellect and freedom to choose between right and wrong and between good and bad,3 but their origin is different from that of man: 'And indeed, we created man from dried clay of altered mud and the Jinn we created aforetime from the smokeless flame of fire'.8 Jinn tempt and seduce mankind to stray from Allah (God); Satan (shaytan, devil) is thought to be from their realm.
Marian CavazosPublished 14 days ago in ConfessionsYoung
Once upon a time, in a small village nestled in a valley surrounded by lush green mountains, there lived a young girl named Lily. She lived in a cozy cottage with her parents and younger brother, Jack. Lily loved nothing more than exploring the world around her, and she spent most of her days wandering through the forest, climbing trees, and playing in the streams.
Marian CavazosPublished 14 days ago in ConfessionsBlame it on the circumstances
There are many reasons which can explain and possibly justify our current demise, in this article I’ll go through them and feel free to make use of them as an excuse the next time someone asks you why you failed. These are all legitimate reasons to justify failure, despite our best wishes and intentions we often fail as a result of these circumstances. Life is a complex journey filled with twists and turns, ups and downs which eventually lead us to either success or failure. While it’s tempting to attribute all setbacks to fate, a closer examination reveals a multitude of factors which contribute to our struggles.
real JemaPublished 15 days ago in ConfessionsWhy good ideas fail
People often look for these “great ideas” and put in all their energy into it because they trust the greatness of the ideas is all it takes. I won’t refute or endorse that, however in this article I want to share with you some reasons why even great or good ideas can fail, not in an attempt to discourage you but rather to create some awareness in your mind so you can be prepared.
real JemaPublished 15 days ago in ConfessionsI Do Not "Gentle Parent" My Children, I Teach Them
In the last few years, there has been a lot of focus on child psychology and 'gentle parenting' techniques that are supposedly 'better' methods to use to raise our children. And yeah, they are better... they are much better alternatives to the "beat the crap out of your kids until they are obedient" method that the older generations are used to.
Hope MartinPublished 16 days ago in Confessions5 Best Ways to Ask for Phone Number from a Lady
Asking for a telephone number in person can be terrifying in an era of technology where connections are often made through screens and swipes. The search for the perfect words and approach can be quite agonizing, particularly to men seeking to respectfully establish relationships with women they adore. However, this can be a smooth affair if you have guts, sincerity as well as some of all these – style; because both parties feel that it is done without much encroachment into their personal space. Below are five strategies that may help one master this fine art.
alex kimuyuPublished 18 days ago in ConfessionsThe last letter
In a small town nestled among rolling hills, where the sunsets painted the sky in hues of pink and orange, there lived a young woman named Emily. She was known for her kindness, her laughter, and her love for the written word. Every day, Emily would sit beneath the old oak tree in the town square, penning letters to friends, family, and sometimes even strangers, spreading warmth with her heartfelt words.
Curtis OtiendePublished 18 days ago in ConfessionsBEHIND THE SMILE
Everyday starts with the hope of fresh starts as we step out of our houses with smiling faces that hide struggles we carry within . From the outside it may seem as though life is filled with happiness and ease but beneath the surface lies lots of challenges and hardships that often go unnoticed by those around us.
Annie AmalahaPublished 22 days ago in ConfessionsI Regret Meeting You in a Night Club
As I sit here alone in the dimly lit room, the memories flood back, engulfing me in a tumultuous sea of emotions. It's been months since that fateful night, but the wounds still feel fresh, raw, as if carved into my very soul. The words echo in my mind like a haunting refrain: "I regret meeting you in the club."
Kenechukwu Prince EneasatoPublished 22 days ago in Confessions