People seek to solve problems. Big problems, small problems, it doesn’t matter. We define ourselves and what we’re capable of based on our solutions. The ever-repetitive problem is simple for the young adult: what is love, and who do we love?
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I Will Not Underestimate You.
If I underestimate you, I put myself at a massive disadvantage. Suppose that I go ahead and underestimate you. I might assume that you’re a loser who will never go places in life because you’re simply NOT GOOD at one aspect of your life. Well that’s just great for me, because one of two possibilitiesContinue reading “I Will Not Underestimate You.”
A houseplant is dying. Tell it why it needs to live.
Dear houseplant of mine: Life is better than death, that’s for sure. If there’s a chance that you can muster up your plant willpower and restore your health, you should. There’s always a risk that life has value. And you know that, otherwise you would have already let yourself wilt by now, correct? Oh IContinue reading “A houseplant is dying. Tell it why it needs to live.”
What’s in a Song?
There are infinite reasons for appreciating a song. In my experience, I’ve liked songs simply because of who it reminds me of, who suggested it to me, where I heard it, or who I heard singing it. I might enjoy just the heavy beat, the interesting music video, or the contagious and infectious catchiness. MusicContinue reading “What’s in a Song?”
This Time Next Month
At this time next month, we’ll be counting down the seconds until a new year (assuming we live through the 2012 apocalypse scenario). I find that the New Year always brings about so many interesting mood swings and behavioral changes in everyone. Yet, it’s still a bit of a cliché. Celebrating the new year isn’tContinue reading “This Time Next Month”
What Happens As Time Passes
Coupons expire. Food molds. Hair grows. Tea gets cold. A song ends, and a new one starts. Children grow up. People age. Dust gathers. Seasons change. Paint dries, and Paint chips. Records are broken, Goals accomplished. A pen runs out of ink, The earth revolves around the sun. People fall in and out of love,Continue reading “What Happens As Time Passes”
Admiring Strangers: Youngsters
I sit alone at Panera Bread on a windy Saturday afternoon. I look up and notice a family of 3 sitting close to me, consisting of a mother and her two young boys. My headphones are in and I’m blasting music but the littlest boy looks over at me every ten seconds and mouths something.Continue reading “Admiring Strangers: Youngsters”
What Does Writer’s Block Feel Like?
Author sidenote: A return to just plain ol’, creative writing to expand the brain. Before you get writer’s block, you sit at a computer typing rapidly, ignoring typing errors because you’re afraid to let your mind waver, because you have these ‘firefly moments’ that disappear as quickly as they come. Thoughts are flowing and bloodContinue reading “What Does Writer’s Block Feel Like?”
This Kid I Know: Rachel
How do I even begin to describe her? My roommate at debate camp for two years, who first introduced me to a substantial amount of music that I listen to today. I’m so glad to have met you, because my life would be half as fun if you weren’t in it.
How To Be A Best Friend
Thanksgiving is quickly approaching, and I’ve been giving some thought as to what I’m truly thankful for. This is one of them. A best friend actually listens to you. They don’t just wait for you to finish your story, so they can jump in somewhere appropriate and tell another story centered around them, just barelyContinue reading “How To Be A Best Friend”
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