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Cleaning the Basement of My Mind to Enjoy the Spring of My Life
I feel held back. Not by anyone or anything per se but by my own stifling memories housed in the basement of my mind. And in the spirit of spring, the season of lovely, new experiences, fresh beginnings, and great shifts in perspectives, I felt that it was only appropriate to begin to clean the memories that have kept me in a perpetual bind.
Dream SilasPublished 3 years ago in MotivationHow To Make Money On Vocal: Five Vocal Stories On How To Make A Profit
Vocal is an all-in-one platform where you can share your stories, build an audience, and earn money. This quote was taken directly from Vocal's website and it is uninhibitedly true. The only thing is how do you go about building that audience and earning money? Although receiving a cent per view is fantastic, it sure does take a long time before those pennies turns into real money.
Amanda MitchellPublished 3 years ago in JournalDiary Of A Lazy Kid
Dear Journal, It's March! I can't believe we've spent one year in this pandemic but we're surviving. Despite winter being an absolute pain due to the second lockdown, I'm getting back on track to how I used to be. Fun, free-spirited and productive person.
Bethany GordonPublished 3 years ago in MotivationLearning to Glide
I decided to intersperse this story with gifs from one of my all-time favorite movies: Miss Congeniality, because, well because I can (nah nah nee boo boo) and Vocal let's me be who I am. Okay, so let us start, shall we?
Corinne JenkinsPublished 3 years ago in GeeksThe Story of Chocolate: (Un)known Facts for History Nerds and Chocolate Lovers
Every once in a while, it's nice to dig into our own knowledge and think about the rare and fascinating facts that we know... to share them with others, of course!
Marina FortuñoPublished 3 years ago in FeastDeclutter your mind, Marie Kondo-style
I'm sure you're at least vaguely familiar with the KonMari method for decluttering, which involves going through all your precious belongings and discarding that which doesn't "spark joy".
Nikita EmtsovPublished 3 years ago in LongevityEither I'm having a COVID fever dream or "Space Jam 2" is real and important
I must be unwell. Perhaps I should get tested for COVID-19. See, I think I’m having a fever dream, I’ve been seeing things that just can’t be so. Remember like a decade ago there was that joke going around the internet that there ought to be a Space Jam 2 starring LeBron James? What a ridiculous idea that would be. I mean, Space Jam was a movie that was largely enjoyed ironically, a so-bad it’s good film. I mean the movie was based on a Nike commercial.
Buck HardcastlePublished 3 years ago in GeeksI Was Once Heckled by a Vietnam Vet in High School
Let's start with the obvious... War is hell, I think we can all agree on that. Whether you support nation-on-nation violence or not, it's clear that war is not a fun thing. Well, maybe to some. And no, I have never, nor will I ever (hopefully) fight in a war. Psychological warfare, maybe, but that's neither here or there.
Andrew Martin DodsonPublished 3 years ago in HumansThe Modern Movie Lover's Guide to Black and White Movies
Black and white movies can be pretty challenging for the uninitiated to enjoy. They're old, devoid of color, and the characters sometimes talk funny. But don't let those factors detract you as classic films are also some of the most entertaining to watch. Oh, and did I tell you they're also rich in cinema history?
Chad VerzosaPublished 3 years ago in GeeksThe Curious Case of Robert Lincoln
On April 14th, 1865, John Wilkes Booth entered the Presidential Box in Ford’s Theatre during a performance of Our American Cousin and shot Abraham Lincoln (ultimately, killing him). This is a fact known to most everyone in the Western world. What fewer are aware of is that the night Honest Abe was assassinated, his son Robert Lincoln was invited to join him at Ford’s Theatre for the show. Robert chose to stay home, fatigued from having spent much time recently on the Civil War battlefront.
Reuben BlaffPublished 3 years ago in FYIOscar Nominations 2021 — Thoughts, Snubs, & Predictions
After an unprecedented year for film, the 93rd Academy Awards are around the corner. Everything from the year 2020 (which wasn’t that much) to the first two months of 2021 were eligible for consideration, and the Oscar nominees are finally out.
Jonathan SimPublished 3 years ago in GeeksWhen She Takes Flight
from the weight of a million worlds, all curdling and swaying in her mind, she wanders a cityscape and dreams every dream is another place, a scene,
Jillian SpiridonPublished 3 years ago in PoetsCrossing Boundaries
If you think about it, living in a foreign country and being transgender have a LOT in common. Of course, when you first ask the question, it doesn’t seem to make much sense. I mean, how in the world are they possibly related??
Stories My Grandfather Told Me
My grandfather passed away in September of 2020. His friends called him “Jimmy” while others liked “James.” But I always called him Papa. Before his passing, my sister’s and I rotated in shifts during the height of the pandemic to make sure he was not escaping his home to hangout with his friends. He often enjoyed walking around his neighborhood to socialize. My grandfather encompassed the phrase “social butterfly.” But he had been diagnosed with dementia and needed someone to remind him that he could not leave his house, that he needed to take his medication, and that he needed to exercise. But while I was making sure he took his daily dose of medication, he liked to tell me stories of his life. And just like any nugget of wisdom you could receive from your therapist, in books, in movies, from friends and more, the stories my grandfather told me have improved my life tenfold.
Bella LeonPublished 3 years ago in FamiliesGarden Starter Kit
In just a few days we will officially say goodbye to winter and give a warm welcome to spring! We can finally take off our winter layers and enjoy the outdoors without fear of getting too cold. One of the best parts of spring is being able to start up my garden once again. There are so many seeds to choose from, but most people I’ve encountered have said that getting seeds to grow can be tough. Here are my step by step tricks that I’ve used to successfully grow my new plants.
Scarwled WritingPublished 3 years ago in LifehackOrigin of the High Heel Trend: High Heel as a Symbol of Masculinity
When I think of Stilettos, the first words that come to mind are sexy, power, femineity. High heels have been prominently associated with female traits and fashion, a strong representation of female empowerment and physical attractiveness. We see them mostly worn by women everywhere at formal events— clubs, parties, date outings, and the like. So, when we spot a man wearing high platforms or any sort of high-heeled footwear, we automatically throw at them the feminine label. What’s tremendously ironic is that history tells a rather contrary story. Do you know men began the high heel trend decades ago and wore them to display their virility and masculinity?
Rules To My Life.
I have suffered from depression for a little more than half of my life. It is a rough road to living and being satisfied when dealing with depression. Throw in a little obsessive-compulsive disorder and you really have a recipe for some fun thought and behavioral patterns. I require a set of rules to keep myself above water. Through the creation of these 'life rules,' I have made it easier to enjoy my life. Let's just get right down to it;
Franchessica HannawackerPublished 3 years ago in PsychePlease, Just Stop Ogling at My Breasts
My complicated relationship with my breasts started in the sixth grade. They started developing two years prior, but it was at this time when I truly began to notice the attention they gave me. I hated having large breasts. Whenever a friend commented how large they were, I would grow defensive and say they were indeed not big. In hindsight, this seems ridiculous, but most of my peers had small ones, and I, like many preteens, was not one to be the odd one out.
Shelby BrenglePublished 3 years ago in Viva- Second place in (Un)Common Knowledge Challenge
Was Shakespeare High This Whole Time?
William Shakespeare, also known as the 'immortal bard'. Heard of him? I'll consider you crazy if you haven't. He was (and still is) an extremely well-known English poet and playwright with his art dating back to the late 1500s. Some of his most famous and well-known plays include Romeo and Juliet, Macbeth, Hamlet, The Tempest and, Othello but he had written 39 plays and 154 sonnets in total.
It might not be all men, but it is all women
Over the last 10 days every woman I know has had a conversation about the heartbreaking disappearance and subsequent alleged murder of 33-year-old Marketing Executive, Sarah Everard.