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I Moved to the Middle of the Woods
I live where? Yeah I live in the middle of the woods. Fun. *record scratch* Yeah that’s me. I bet you’re wondering how I got here. Funny story. So for some circumstances outside of our control due to stupid landlords and lack of common sense, we saw ourselves in the need of a new place to live when our lease expired. We live in a place that has a bit of a housing crisis, where it was the country a few years ago, and there isn’t enough housing to keep up with the demand. Also, we have Kent State right down the street so having a large population of students…
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Why is marriage supposed to be hard?
Everyone says your marriage will change after the first year. Yeah it's not true, well it shouldn't be.
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Who needs microwaves anyway?
Most people have a microwave in their households. However, I don't and I'm actually happy about it!
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What is it like being married?
I've been asked what it's like being married more times than I can count. This is my response.
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I’m Weird and I Know It
I wish could tie you up in my shoes Make you feel unpretty too I was told I was beautiful But what does that mean to you Unpretty by TLC Growing up can be hard, but it’s specifically hard when there are stereotypes that you are expected to live up to. I am a black woman, however growing up in a ‘diverse’ school, I was an outsider. I was the only black girl in many of my classes in elementary school, while most of the students were either white, Indian, Filipino, Asian, and everything in between. There were certain expectations that were placed on me purely for…
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Summer Memories Last a Lifetime
Maybe sometimes we feel afraid, but it’s all right The more you stay the same, the more they seem to change Don’t you think it’s strange? Put Your Records On by Corrine Bailey Rae Watching this video brought me back to my childhood. Watching this video brought me back to this one summer of pure teenager happiness. Growing up, I didn’t have many kids my age that lived in my neighborhood, so I excelled at playing alone, and getting lost in my own imagination. This imagination still lives on today, which is why I sometimes prefer to sit in a quiet room alone and let…
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Fly Out a Window
Face your fears Stare them down Don’t be scared Stand your ground Cause nothing is scary as it appears All you gotta do is face your fears Face Your Fears by Rachel Bloom There comes a time, when you realize you aren’t a kid anymore. Some people are prepared, and just know. They are born with this instinct, this drive, this “I’ve been an adult since I was 5 years old.” I didn’t have that. I realized I was an adult when I was standing in front of a group of 13-20 year olds, and realized that I’m their teacher and have to keep them alive…
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Something Has Changed Within Me
Something has changed within me Something is not the same I’m through with playing by the rules Of someone else’s game Too late for second-guessing Too late to go back to sleep It’s time to trust my instincts Close my eyes and leap! Do you ever feel like you aren’t sure what you want to do with your life? Do you ever feel like you’ve made a mistake somewhere and now you’re stuck? Do you ever wonder what would have happened if you hadn’t changed your mind at different points of your life, and where you would be? That’s how I feel. I’m a teacher. A special…
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Always Say What’s On Your Mind
“Someone told me, “always say what’s on your mind” And I am only being honest with you, I I get lonely and make mistakes from time to time” The world is changing. Of course it is. Also, I am in the generation that is changing it. I am in my 20’s and we are a huge movement for change, and social justice. Whether everyone recognizes their potential, it is there. Someone told me, ‘always say what’s on your mind Although I can’t always do this, I am trying to live bolder and speak my mind more. You can’t make change and improvements, if no one knows…
