friendship
C.S Lewis got it right: friendship is born when one person says to another: "What! You too? I thought I was the only one!"
Letter to My Best Friends
Zoe - We've had each other's backs for over a year now, and I wouldn't have survived Senior year and Panera without you. You know things about me that no one else does. I trust you the way I trust very few people, and I hope when you move away, the distance doesn't get to us. I doubt it will, but you never know. I know you'll have so much fun at USF, and I want you to party it up, but be careful at the same time. I will come to visit you as soon as possible. I'll come crash at your place for a weekend, and we'll have so much fun. I can't wait for your 18th in a few weeks. We're going to go to the club and get a matching tattoo! I want to come to see you graduate so bad and I hope that will happen. If it doesn't I need a lot of pictures; otherwise, I'll be pissed! I will miss jamming out in the car and dying at the gym together. We have so many jokes, memories, and laughter. You're so supportive of me and give me great advice. I know whenever I need advice on something, you're one of the first people I go to. I want you to know you're beautiful, smart, and so caring. There is nothing I wouldn't do for you. I was gonna try to think of a memory that we have but the only one that comes to mind is whenever I brought us Dunkin Donuts into second period. I love you, ZoBo!
By Zoe Mckenzie Clark8 years ago in Humans
How to Tell a Real Friend
I met some real friends through the frenemy because I saw that they do not share certain traits with them. They are their own people who cope with stuff daily, and don't run away from it, unlike the frenemy. Relational bullies are subtle. You have no idea that they are bullying you until they get underhanded. My friends of today take responsibility for their actions, unlike the frenemy. I like people who bother to express a full range of emotions. These people are normal. The frenemy can’t take no for an answer of any kind.
By Iria Vasquez-Paez8 years ago in Humans
Remember to Be Understanding
I walked slowly to my locker, anxiety running through my veins and making my throat tight. I knew something was wrong the moment they told me to “keep an open mind” and “be understanding.” They treated me so well today, and so did everyone else. This wasn’t normal.
By S.D. Trinity8 years ago in Humans
A Friend in Yourself
Before I delve into my inner thoughts and newly formed philosophy, I’d like to clarify that this is not a refurbished version of the cliche idea that one must love themselves in order for others to love them as well. Sure this may have truth to it but even the most self-loathing individuals are loved by someone and the most self-conscious people admired. Loving yourself makes a great deal of things easier but there are no prerequisites for love.
By Miakoda Natane8 years ago in Humans
Why I'm Pissed Off at Frenemies
Frenemies are people who claim to be your friend while at the same time undermining you. They act open and honest but they are not being straight with you. In fact, that sort of frenemy will never be straight with you. They try to hide their problems from people. This sort of frenemy pretends they have your best interests in mind when really, that is not the case. Some of them want to throw you under the bus. They may or may not know too much about you. This is why you have to dump frenemies since no good comes out of the frenemy relationship.
By Iria Vasquez-Paez8 years ago in Humans
Too Nice
During my junior year of high school, I started dating this girl. I fell for her hard. I think it was because she was sort of broken, like me. Her taste in music, her view on life, she was crazy smart, extremely beautiful, both inside and out. She was amazing. Her dad didn't allow her to date, so we would always have to sneak around, meet at random places and just hangout. I loved being with her, hearing her laugh, seeing her smile, just sitting with her and staring out at the world. I fell in love with her pretty quickly, and even though we had to hide from almost everybody, it was great, or it was for me at least. At the end of the school year, she left for a bible camp, she was going to be gone for two weeks, and wasn't allowed to have her phone. Not being able to see her, or even talk to her, was horrible. I hated every second of it. I couldn't wait for her to get back. The morning she got back, I texted her, she didn't reply, so I waited a few hours and texted again, still nothing. I got a little worried, but knew everything would be okay, and just carried on my day as usual. I didn't hear from her until late that night, when I got her text, I just about fell out of my chair with excitement. I couldn't wait to talk to her, see her, hold her again. But when I read the text, my heart sank. "I'm sorry, we need to talk." I knew something bad was coming, so I tried to prepare myself for it, tried thinking of solutions before I even knew the problem.
By Jarod Tozier8 years ago in Humans
Let the Bridge Burn
When I was in high school, I had a pretty close-knit group of friends. Most of us had known each other since seventh grade or longer. Around grade ten though, things started to get messy. People started dating, which is typical and okay by all means, but sometimes it gets a little complex when you're looking to date inside your close circle of friends.
By Grey Lancaster8 years ago in Humans
HEAR ME OUT! What to Do with Emotions
I say unpopular opinion, but I hope that after reading this, some of you will understand my point of view, and perhaps even share it. I'm calling this series "Hear Me Out!" (but, like, in all caps) and it's going to be about anything that I observe that I think should change. Please note that this is just a way for me to vent and share my opinions, and most certainly won't be written to intentional offend anyone or hurt their feelings. I merely want to propose another outlook/opinion that you can either consider or cast aside after reading. Anyways, thank for being here!
By Siobhan Vibiana8 years ago in Humans
Dear Imaginary Friends...
This is my first, and probably my last post on here. I truly love the concept of Vocal, and will continue to read other contributions, but I fear that my own go far too off topic to put under one title. Sorry about that—oops. I know that in this short piece below, I quickly veer from imaginary friends, but I enjoyed writing...whatever this is, and I hope that even with all of my rambling, you enjoy reading it.
By Ellie Baker8 years ago in Humans
