love
All you need is Love, and Love is all you need.
Notes from the Mind Palace
There’s a figure who lives at the edge of my mind palace. Not a ghost, not a memory, not a wish—just a presence. A steady shape in the periphery, like someone walking a long road parallel to mine. Close enough that I can hear the rhythm of his steps, far enough that I never reach out and grab his sleeve.
By Syl De'Vil10 days ago in Humans
Birthday #39 Is Almost Here
Sean Covey once said, "It's all about how you feel, not how you look." This has always been my attitude when it comes to seeing another year. Yours truly will be celebrating a birthday in exactly a month, as I'm writing this story on October 13. As you can see by the title of this story, I'll be turning 39. If you've seen any pictures of me on Vocal, most of you would say that I don't look my age and you're right. I hilariously get mistaken by some people for a high school or college student, due to my youthful appearance. Don't get me wrong. Looking young isn't a bad trait to have, but it's not like I have this extravagant secret of how I was able to maintain my appearance. So, what's on the agenda this time around? Since it'll be the final year in my 30s, I'll treat myself to preparing two of the many favorite foods I enjoy the most. Last year on my birthday, I bought myself a nice frozen dinner, a set of slices of cheesecake, and something to drink. We all know that eating out has become even more expensive that it's basically a luxury. The last time I ate out alone for my birthday was back in 2015 when I went to Red Lobster. The last place that someone took me out on my birthday was back in 2019. My friend at the time took me out to Applebee's, had a nice meal, and the staff presented me with a birthday cake. I had a wonderful time at both places, but going out to a restaurant, whether it's fast food or casual, is extremely rare.
By Mark Wesley Pritchard 10 days ago in Humans
If They Don’t Want to Be With You, That’s Closure
“There’s a trick to the ‘graceful exit.’ It begins with the vision to recognize when a job, a life stage, or a relationship is over — and let it go. It means leaving what’s over without denying its validity or its past importance to our lives. It involves a sense of future, a belief that every exit line is an entry, that we are moving up, rather than out.” ― Ellen Goodman
By Jeff Barton10 days ago in Humans
Aquarius Woman and Libra Man Compatibility Score
An Aquarius woman and Libra man can develop a connection that feels effortless from the beginning. Both Air signs, they often appreciate stimulating conversations, social experiences, and relationships that leave room for individuality.
By Inspire and Fun11 days ago in Humans
The Brick Wall and the Swimming Pool
Everyone thinks they remember childhood clearly. We swear we know what was said, who said it, how it felt, and what it meant. But memory is a slippery creature. It bends. It edits. It protects. It romanticizes. It erases. And sometimes, it rewrites the same moment into two completely different stories depending on who’s holding it.
By Syl De'Vil12 days ago in Humans
Notes from the Mind Palace
I’m not the kind of person you understand in one sitting. Most people meet me and think they’ve got me entirely figured out within the first five minutes. They see someone loud, expressive, fast-moving, a little chaotic, and a little sharp around the edges. They look at the alternative clothes, hear the heavy music, and assume that the outer shell is the whole story. They don’t realize that’s just the surface tension. It’s the glare on top of dark water. The real story runs underneath, miles below the noise, quieter, stranger, and far more deliberate than anyone outside ever gives me credit for. If you only look at the velocity on the outside, you miss the gravity on the inside.
By Syl De'Vil14 days ago in Humans
Pisces Woman and Libra Man Compatibility Score
A Pisces woman and Libra man can feel drawn to each other through their shared appreciation for romance, beauty, and meaningful connections. The Pisces woman often sees the world through emotion and intuition, while the Libra man tends to approach relationships through communication, balance, and understanding.
By Inspire and Fun15 days ago in Humans
