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Flash of Light
Alice stared off into space while she waited. Her first day back to work had been harrowing to say the least. Had she actually said, just days prior, that she missed work and couldn’t wait to get back to it? What had she been thinking? And now, when she just wanted to be back home, it seemed like she was going to be stuck at the crosswalk. It couldn’t take this long for the pedestrian walk light to change to green, even though she had just missed the last one. What was taking so long? Why did the universe seemingly not want her to get home? What was the hol- It’s green!
V J WiatrowskiPublished 3 years ago in FictionPandemic ABCs
A is for ALONE (So much time for thinking!) And A is for ALCOHOL – For cleaning and for drinking! *** B is for BOOZE
Allison RicePublished 3 years ago in PoetsJust Because You're Unemployed, It Doesn't Mean That You Can't Be Productive In Other Ways
Did you just complete high school and/or post-secondary school but don't know where to begin? Are you currently unemployed because of your disability? Are you homeless? Do you live in an impoverished household or a community with limited paid-job opportunities? Or do you have other reasons behind being unemployed? If you answer "yes" to one or more of these questions, now's the time to read this basic guide to productivity for the unemployed!
Talia DevoraPublished 3 years ago in MotivationHow the Vocal Team Selects Challenge Winners
This bit of clarification has been a long time coming now. The Little Black Book Challenge closed around the middle of March of 2021, and it proved so much larger than we ever could have anticipated. I decided right then, as soon as it really hit us just how huge the impact of that Challenge had been, that it was time to offer more information and transparency about how Challenges actually operate. We knew that we had more new creators coming on board than we had ever seen at once, and we knew that with a prize that large, the stakes were a lot higher. It was time for an update.
Vocal TeamPublished 3 years ago in ResourcesCertified bookworm, new writer, hopeful dreamer, passionate traveler, cat lover, life enthusiast
Introduction Hi there! I’m Ana Maria Radulescu, but I go by A.M.Radulescu, a subconscious nod to the Potterhead within me. As a teenager, I used to spend most of my money on fantasy and Sci-Fi books. Even back then my dream was to one day see my name on a library display. And even though life took a different course for about 15 years I never forgot that yearning, and I never stopped reading. I guess other things needed to happen first, to mold me into the person I am today and for that journey, I will always be grateful.
A.M.RadulescuPublished 3 years ago in JournalDiscovering My Love For Piano
Music is the centerfold of my family. I definitely got my abilities from my mom, but my dad played the part of being the biggest supporter. He’s shown up to every halftime show, concert, performance- you name it. All three of us kids were involved in every single band activity possible, me and my two older sisters.
Grace LinnPublished 3 years ago in BeatVocal Subscribe: Say Hello to Your Audience!
Since we joined the Vocal platform a little over a year ago, the platform has continued to develop its design, features, and functions available for both creators and their audiences. The Vocal Team have gone to great lengths to listen to their users, and despite writing on the platform for a short amount of time, we have had multiple opportunities to have our voices heard and help to shape Vocal into a platform that provides us with the tools necessary to continue to create. From surveys to reward-based interactions, it’s clear that the creators on Vocal have a base understanding of what they need as creators, and the Vocal team are quick to respond to their suggestions. I am thus delighted to share my evaluation of arguably one of the most sought-after features on the platform – allowing audiences to subscribe to their favourite creators.
People! Just say Something!Published 3 years ago in JournalIs Alpha Betas the Next Big Adult Cartoon?
Adult cartoons and I have a very estranged relationship. It isn’t because I believe that animation can’t or shouldn’t be used with adult themes, quite the opposite in fact; I, like countless other animation fans, despise the notion that animation is strictly a children’s medium, or that it’s somehow more immature than live-action.
Bedtime.
It’s bedtime. Sometimes I don’t want to go to sleep because it means starting all over tomorrow. I never used to feel this way. I used to love going to bed, the feeling of exhaustion, the soft fabric of my pillow and the release of tension from my body as I drift into sleep.
A Lady with a PenPublished 3 years ago in PsycheWriting Letters to Strangers
Today I left a letter in a park for a stranger to find. It was typed on a single sheet of paper with a typewriter. It was spritzed with one of my favourite perfumes and tucked in an envelope, read me inscribed on the front.
Lauren ElisePublished 3 years ago in HumansThe State Of Tropicana
The state of Tropicana is warm with hints of buttercream mist, diminutive kumquat bushes that scatter along the country fields.
Talia DevoraPublished 3 years ago in PoetsUltimate National Park Playlists
This year, much of my free time has been spent obsessively planning a month-long road trip for myself and my closest friend. Both of us are at the quintessential part of our 20’s where if we don’t take the time to drop everything and explore, we won’t ever commit to it again. With pressure to build our careers, and grad school looming over the horizon, we are taking the time to make the most of this beautifully, chaotic period of growth in our lives.
Mindfully WanderingPublished 3 years ago in BeatLove Island 2021 Shows Us Some Women Need Serious Lessons in Maturity & Relationships
I have a confession to make. After a whole day of working, running errands and being a fully functioning human in general, there’s nothing I love more than sitting down and watching a bunch of young British people kiss and argue on Love Island.
Why You Don't Want Gunslingers in Your Apocalypse Survival Plan
Whenever people bring up a Zombie Apocalypse survival plan, usually after a few drinks, I hear a lot of "I have a gun license" or "I have a black belt" or "I have a great security system".
Natasja RosePublished 3 years ago in FYIDogs Are The Best People
Death is weird. That may be a heinous oversimplification, but it's the best I can come up with when I try to describe what comes to mind when I consider the intricacies of death.
Jessie WaddellPublished 3 years ago in Petlife- Created with: Humble Bundle
3 Hacks That Will Save You Hundreds of Dollars on Gaming This Year
We have all been there. A new game is released, looks amazing, graphics are out of this world and the hype is real. Especially those games released on Next Gen consoles such as the Xbox Series X or the Playstation 5. But, having to spend $60 on the base game alone, sometimes upwards of $100 for the extra content or DLC’s can be a real drawback. Not everyone can afford to spend that much on games – especially when you have a family and bills to pay such as myself. But being a Twitch Partner I need to keep my content fresh and up-to-date. So I need to find regular solutions to get those awesome games but at cheaper prices.
Richie McNamaraPublished 3 years ago in Gamers Introducing Subscribe
The single most requested and anticipated feature to date is finally here, and we couldn’t be more excited. We’ve been working to determine the best way to help your fans follow along with your stories and keep up to date with their favorite creators.
Justin @ VocalPublished 3 years ago in Resources10,000 Pounds
Abuse can be so incredibly difficult to recognise at times. Especially when it’s so close and personal that it’s impossible to step back and see the big picture for what it really is. Maggie knew her boyfriend was a sadistic, controlling sociopath, but a part of her had always been in denial about it. So she let his passive aggressive comments burn into her skin, day after day, as pieces of her were chipped and chiselled away.
J. R. LowePublished 3 years ago in FictionImmigrants Among Us
On January 28, 2017, a protest was held at JFK International Airport to oppose the implementation of then-President Trump's executive order (#13769,) that called for a suspension of all immigration to the United States for a period of 120 days. As hopeful immigrants were being turned away, I remembered being an impatient three-year-old in that very terminal, waiting to pick up my new baby brother who was flying from Vietnam with a plane full of other refugees. The plane of war-orphaned babies and children was held up at customs in Paris for nine hours, and people were afraid that their children were going to be turned away. More than forty years later, the place where we had once welcomed these immigrants, was now turning other hopefuls away.
Allison RicePublished 3 years ago in FamiliesWhy I Pay for Fanart Commissions
Yeah. So, I did it again. I commissioned an artist for a fanart piece. I recently read a post on POMEgranate Magazine that perfectly encapsulated my feelings on fanart.
Shamona PretzPublished 3 years ago in Geeks