humanity
The real lives of businessmen, professionals, the everyday man, stay at home parent, healthy lifestyle influencers, and general feel good human stories.
I Was a Teenage Alien
Form III-S, Poole Grammar School, Dorset. 1969 (Motto: "We Are Better Than You.") There is a huge difference in academic curricula between British and American schools. At around age fourteen, American students are still struggling with English, while British students have already moved on to Latin and French. Since I was to spend the equivalent of the 8th grade in a British all-boys prep school, I had to be tutored in French and Latin before going over. That was how I spent my entire 7th grade summer vacation; amo, amas, amat – il porte un rouge cravat.
By Frank Oden5 years ago in Journal
Oreo, More Than a Cookie
Oreo, More Than a Cookie Black on the outside, White on the inside. Oreo is a term that plagues the Black community. A double-sided coin either used as an insult to accuse its victim of not being “Black enough,” or a backhanded compliment (also an insult) to suggest someone’s Black, but not “too Black.”
By Gaybrielle Michelle5 years ago in Journal
Waking Up
Saturday morning rolled around sooner than I’d wish it would have; the sunlight that poured into the bedroom felt blinding. I rolled over and swung my legs from the side of the bed, something felt off but I disregarded it as morning grog. My eyes were barely open as I stumbled across the room to the door. Upon stepping into the hallway I realized to my horror that something was very wrong, the walls felt like they were folding in and as I looked out into the house I felt a chill run up my spine. I didn’t recognize the living room before me. The table and the assortment of letters and dishes scattered across it were foreign to me, I didn’t recognize anything. I turned, feeling deeply sick to my stomach, and poured myself into the bathroom and over the side of the toilet bowl. My stomach renched for a minute but finally my breathing slowed and I gathered myself. There were plenty of reasonable, albeit still uncomfortable, situations where one might wake up in an unfamiliar setting. I could handle this, I just needed to get myself together, perhaps just wash my face and then move from there. I rose slowly from the tile and with a heavy sigh turned to the sink. A flick of the wrist produced a cool stream of water that burbled against the quartz. I tried to ignore the urge to absorb the room around me but I was growing increasingly curious about my surroundings.
By Thaer Fama5 years ago in Journal
Stuck in the Mud
“Well, you do have a lot of extra-curricular – charity, course-related, music. Even Student Governor.” I was sitting, upright waiting for the inevitable impressive, very impressive. I was being interviewed for the receptionist job at my student union, and in my mind, I ticked all the boxes. “No sport though?”
By S. Hawkins5 years ago in Journal
The College Resident's Secret Dumpling Society
Hello, good morning esteemed guests, and welcome to my presentation. Is my mic on? Can you hear me at the back James? Good! Everyone have their seat? Ok awesome. Let’s begin. Ladies and gentleman thank you for this opportunity for me to present to you today the pitch for the College Resident’s Secret Dumpling Society. I promise this innovative, niche, and practical residential campus initiative shows some truly great potential, and I appreciate all of your openness to an implementation at various academic campuses, your purchases of shares, or your donations and funding for it’s success. I have prepared a brief history and summaries on the powerpoint to help capture the essence of what we are trying to bring to you today. Bear with me, technology is not my best friend, as it mustn’t be yours I imagine Susan ahaha.
By Anna Harrison5 years ago in Journal
my passions
I have many passions, skills, gifts and talents. I can create art out of sand and dust, can turn a picture into an unforgettable sight, I can do so much more but I excel the most when it comes to creative writhing. But it wasn't always like this. When I was a young boy, I was terrible at reading and let alone writing . When my English classes happened in school, I was always the one to fail. I started to hate this subject the most, for I was a complete failure who no chances of graduating school or getting a job. So, I dropped out of school. After a while I started to get better at my writing, and I don't know how but I just got better and better. later on, down the track it became my greatest passion. I now create stories out of my own imaginations and inspirations. Sometimes if I have a good dream, or even a worst nightmare, I turn these things into a story that others can read and imagine for themselves. I write many stories, But I sometimes never share them with others, because I am scared and fearful that everyone will put me down just like when I was in school. Then again how will develop not just as a writer but also as an individual, if I do not take risks.
By Tyrhys Wilson5 years ago in Journal
INNOVATION
The word “innovation” is derived from the Latin word ‘Innovare’, which refers to renew. In essence, the word has maintained its meaning up until today. Innovation refers to the ability to modify, improve, or create a product or a service with an aim to serve or retain the operations of the company. It refers to constant improvement of the products and services offered by any desired organization. Innovation is one among the foremost important aspects in most of the business organizations as they strive to achieve their goals and objectives. It brings about changes within the traditional way of management to new and improved methods.
By Sanjana Doddamani5 years ago in Journal
4 Myths About Freelancing You Should Know About
The idea of becoming a freelancer is attractive, to say the least. What could be better than working from the comfort of your home, right? Or bring your own boss? Well, actually, when it comes to freelancing, things aren’t that simple.
By Margaret Pan5 years ago in Journal
