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13 Things I Wish I’d Known In My 20s
There are always things you wish you'd known ahead of time. For example, I wish I knew when the market was about to crash or when Steve Jobs had the idea to make the iPhone.
Iulian IonescuPublished 9 days ago in Confessions
Cheez-It Thief
May 18, 2009 My story begins yesterday at 9am, when I woke up at my parents house and poured myself a small bowl of frosted mini-wheat cereal. A couple hours later, my parents and I left the house and headed towards the Portland International Airport. I made my way through security and found myself reading a sign, "Portland to Honolulu delayed until 1:30pm." At my gate, I sat down, pulled out my laptop, and waited patiently for nearly two and a half hours.
Michelle JenkinsPublished 12 days ago in ConfessionsTrial by Spew and Sputum
Vaccinations In light of our modern pandemic-culture and discourse around vaccines, I thought it appropriate to share a relevant story of my own experience. I think back to this memory when I consider the anxiety I cultivated for the next decade, and all difficulties I have had with other vaccinations, blood tests or simply the word ‘needle’. This story describes a defining moment in my teenage years and was a generally awful experience. Don’t fret, it has a happy ending.
James DurlPublished 13 days ago in Confessions
BIG BONED and BLUE
When students get weighed in school, it’s supposed to be done in private to spare the children any sort of embarrassment. That’s according to CDC guidelines on how schools should collect student weight data.
Michelle PettiesPublished 14 days ago in Confessions
PomPoms & Perfumed Shoes
I look around my messy room with irritation as I search for my cheer shoes. My Cheer coach is really nit-picky about us dressing in very specific ways, and these shoes are part of the uniform. I gleefully shout in relief when I find the other shoe hiding under a pile of dirty clothes. I start thinking about the cheer routines we planned for today, and then my cheeks heated as I remembered that today’s basketball game would include Adam Parker, my super crush. Suddenly I check my reflection in the mirror, making sure my frizzy curls are somewhat manageable and cute. Everything looks fine, but then an odd thought hits me when I look back at those white shoes with our school colors painted on one side….
Mycheille NorvellPublished 15 days ago in Confessions
It Happens!
I am a stand-up comedian. I have been doing comedy regularly since the mid-2000s. In 2011, I had a paying feature gig at a comedy club called Sidesplitters in Knoxville, Tennessee. I had featured there a few times, and this time, I was featuring for comedian Jose Sarduy who was a super nice guy and very funny.
Christy EidsonPublished 16 days ago in Confessions
The Zillennial Perspective That Literally Nobody Asked For
Hey there, my name is Sara and I was born in 1996, making me a Zillennial. What is a Zillennial you may ask? A Zillennial is someone within the micro-generation of people born between 1993 - 1998. Zillennials share habits and characteristics with both Millennials and Gen Z, and are a true blend of both generations.
Sara ThomasPublished 16 days ago in ConfessionsI Was An Exotic Dancer For Exactly Four Nights
“I’ll pay you $200 if you come to my car with me,” he said with hot breath, piercing my personal space bubble. “I really can’t, that’s against the rules” I rebuffed, implying that I ever would agree under different circumstances. “Come on now,” he persisted. I stood with my head cocked to the side to get a little further away from him. I watched as my friend Kadence flirted across the room with another man. “What do you think my name is?” she asked with her seemingly innocent, doe eyes. Finally getting away for some air, I whispered “Why did you tell him he was correct when he guessed ‘Christina’?” She leaned in slyly, “I’m not telling him the truth!” she giggled. “This is how you play the game. This is how you intrigue regulars to come back to see you dance.” I looked behind my shoulder to the stage. I was already way out of my depth.
Natalie BradenPublished 18 days ago in Confessions
Confessions of a Sex Tape
The suggestive suggestion One, two, three pairs of feet tangle within one another excitedly in bed. Not the usual image of a healthy relationship but who is to tell you what healthy is in a relationship? After all, some people spend an immeasurable amount of time married, bored and often feeling alone. I vowed to never feel that way in my relationship but I've been there too. Feeling completely ignored, ugly and wondering why he doesn't want to touch me tonight. Well, the truth is, I'm sure at some point he has felt the same. But, right or wrong, women are very good at forgetting that men feel just like we do and attention-craving works both ways.
Kayleigh TaylorPublished 23 days ago in Confessions
How To NOT Wear Your Mask
First, I would like to say sorry that it's been over a year since the pandemic hit us all in different ways and I'm just now sharing these helpful tips. But, I think once you finally read through them, you will see that I needed to go through a lot of embarrassment in order to compile a great list for you. Also, it's not easy to let everyone know that you've done some wild things with this face accesory! Lastly, feel free to laugh. If I can make you smile during these times, it's a pleasure...
Alexis DeanPublished 29 days ago in Confessions
I dated nearly the entire zodiac—here's what happened
From the moment I got a boyfriend in college (late bloomer, I know) I started analyzing my significant others by their zodiac sign.
Lisa SchulzPublished about a month ago in Confessions
Top 10 Online Dating Profiles
I have been happily married for nearly 15 months. I’m happy that my time on dating sites is over, and I’m thrilled that I met Bruce! Is it wrong that sometimes I miss looking at dating profiles?
Danell Boyles TeNyenhuis BlackPublished about a month ago in Confessions
