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An Ode to Winter 17/18-Spring 18
My senior year started in August and by my senior year, I was over school and I basically had a mission to make it the best year of my life after coming off of the worst year of my life. And when I say "of my life" I mean of my life.
By Lauren Day8 years ago in Humans
Chemistry Class
This story starts with me, 17 years old, in my junior year of high school. At this point I have never once worried about a boy, or any relationship for that matter; school is the first thing on my mind when I wake up and when I go to sleep. I of course had friends (who even though are not my friends anymore, play a gargantuan role in the unfolding of this story) and they all happened to have Honors Chemistry during a different class period than me. So, naturally I went to visit them at the end of the school year during their class period when all of my AP teachers had finished what they were hired to do—which is teach until the exams, and then they were free. They had been talking about this boy who was a grade under us (this specific chemistry class was offered to both sophomores and juniors), and how they were pretty good acquaintances now. He was supposedly a smaller boy who was unbelievably hilarious, and one of the smartest people in his class.
By Halle W8 years ago in Humans
Second Dates Aren't Always That Great
This is the story of my worst date, which oddly enough, was my second date with Cece. It all started on a weekend I was home visiting my parents. I decided to open up Tinder and see if I could find anyone interesting on the app since I was in a different place. Cece popped up on my screen and after looking through her profile, I decided I'd swipe right. It was a match instantaneously. Now, I can't recall who messaged who first, but we seemed to hit it off right away to the point that she wanted to hang out with me the next day. I usually wouldn't go on a date with someone I had been talking to for one day, but I was trying to do things that scare me, why? I still don't know.
By Tay B8 years ago in Humans
Meeting the Mother-In-Law
We have all, or one day will have to face the dreaded meet the parents' dinner! I was dating this guy, let’s call him T for short, for about a year and a half now. He moved to the island for school, and we met oh so romantically with the help of good old Tinder...
By Ginger Snap8 years ago in Humans
I Think I Sprained My Ankle
Three years ago, I was in this play called, "The K of D." It was about an urban legend in a small town that had to do with this girl who can kill you with a kiss, but it's also a comedy since the story revolves around kids that get involved in it. Anyway, there was a bit of drama behind the scenes, at least with me since this was a more internal problem. I developed feelings for someone I shouldn't have and I knew how everything was going to play out so I was doing things to keep my mind busy.
By Don Anderson II8 years ago in Humans
Digital Love
The average human lives an estimate of 25,915 days and spends a mere 10 percent of their time living to find someone to love. I'm convinced that nobody knows what love really is. How do we explain to our children that it isn't what we see in movies anymore? It isn't the proximity to meeting through our friends or heading to the local cafe. How do we explain that love is just swiping left and right on images of men/women that we may be attracted to? Millennials fall in love over messages, leaving nothing left to say when they meet for the first time face-to-face. Digital dating has become infiltrated with casual hookups or nothing at all. These days, you head to a club and instead of people socializing, you see tables of singles sitting on their cellphones swiping faces trying to decipher who they would have sex with later. Love has become a competition, prowling on the best-looking people.
By Sam Villemaire8 years ago in Humans
Is Your Boyfriend a Secret Meninist?
My ex-boyfriend is a meninist. I didn't know this at the time, and, wisely, he never directly said this to me although sources suggest he was open about it in other social forums.
By Ziggy Moth8 years ago in Humans
Movie
Have you ever wished your life could play out life a movie? With the perfect music playing, having it narrated or the songs playing what was on someone’s mine. Well, I sure wish mine could be that way because since the day I met him my life has felt like one. The day I met him was crazy and overwhelming, I had volunteered to dress up to great kids for an event. The group I went with happened to have my partnering character already working with them. That’s where it all started. I wondered about this person the moment I stepped foot in the event. Even when I finally met them my mind raced. I wanted to know who this other person was. The days after the event we started talking more and more. He was just like me. A geek, a nerd, a Beatles fan. I couldn’t get enough of him. We talked for hours, staying up till 2-3 AM just going on.
By Colorful Chaotic8 years ago in Humans
In Dating, Should I Be Mad for Getting Nothing in Return?
A friend and I were having a discussion about a date another friend of mine went on, and I want to know… am I in the wrong?
By Jide Okonjo8 years ago in Humans
The Void
Do you know what it feels like to want sex but hate it at the same time? When you crave someone's touch but are freaked by the mere thought of it? I do. I crave intimacy in a very specific manner and I hate it. People now ask for sex in the most direct and brute-like manner and there are certain times where it works but for the most part, it makes me retreat and lose all interest for a few hours and then I'm interested in their offer. My mind won't make itself up.
By Elijah Taylor8 years ago in Humans
Attraction, Awkwardness, and One Too Many Sangrias
I suffer from a condition called "Misplaced Flirtation" (Yes I came up with this myself, It's hella made up). This basically means that I have zero problems talking to guys...when I'm not attracted to them. Because of this, I have been in many a situation where my general friendliness towards guys was taken as "she wants to date me." (To any guys reading this...you know who you are). Because of this unfortunate condition, it means that I actually can't function like a normal human being when I'm around guys that I really do like. Chances are if you are a guy, and I think you are oh so cute...I will do one of 3 things: 1. Say nothing to you and come off as stand-offish. 2. I'll get really tongue-tied and awkward, saying something that may or may not sound like the English language. 2. Finally, I may try to hide from you via behind a laptop, my friends, or the nearest piece of food, typically sushi.
By The New Classique8 years ago in Humans
My Boyfriend’s Best Friend
I’ve never been good at love. I always choose the wrong people or get myself into bad situations. This story is about how the man of my dreams came into my life at the most unexpected time.
By Amber Richards8 years ago in Humans