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!"
White Friends
A relationship between black and white people have always been proof that friendship has no color. It's about personality and understanding of each other's cultures. I come from a community where the majority are African American. I only ever had one white friend in my whole life. To see how quickly I made friends with people that don’t look like me; it’s a relief. I go to a college in Providence. The black to white ratio is way different than in Philadelphia. I was aware of that when I applied to go there. With everything going on in the news I have created an irrational mindset. The mindset that I would automatically become an outcast. That I would have to deal with racial slurs and social inequality. Of course, some of you may be thinking “Miss, don’t you think you’re overreacting?”. Providence was a stranger to me, so I prayed that it would be welcoming.
By Queen Jordan8 years ago in Humans
My 2017
This was the greatest New Year's Eve I've had so far, much better than that time I was 16 and passed out in my own vomit at 10pm.... As the clocks hit 12 I was surrounded by some of the most amazing people I knew at the time, laughing and hugging in the middle of Holmfirth. January was a continued party after the crazy month of 2016 December, spent living life in pubs and at gigs with my best friends.
By Izzy Galloway8 years ago in Humans
It's Okay That We're Not Best Friends Anymore
Dear Former Best Friend, Since we were 13 years old you have been my very best friend, my sister, my person. But sadly, lately that just hasn't been the case. It took me a long time to come to this and I'm so sorry it had to be this way, but I want you to know that it's okay that we aren't best friends anymore. It's okay because we are not the same people we were when we were 13 years old. Our 8 year long friendship might be coming to a close, but its okay and let me tell you why.
By Bryanna Burshnick8 years ago in Humans
I Am Not a Party-Harder
A typical Friday evening. We are enjoying a beer in the living room with my housemates. Suddenly and quite expectedly, one proposes to go to a bar and continue having fun there. All are in, except me. I don’t feel like going, especially when I want to get up early the next morning.
By Marie Francisco8 years ago in Humans
Stages of Friendship
For the most part, it seems like when we are younger it is a lot easier to make friends. I mean, you could become friends for the simplest of reason. A typical kindergartener's dialogue might go somewhat like this "Oh! You like tater tots. I like them, too," and from this one similarity a friendship is born. We become friends, but we do not understand the concepts behind the word nor the development of the friendship. We just slap the term friend on any person that makes us feel good and has some similarity to us.
By Jermaine Tucker8 years ago in Humans
How Sociology Ruined My Best Friendship
While studying the sociological aspects of popular culture: following how relationships were shaped and viewed by audiences always fascinated me. While uncovering tropes in heterosexual relationships, I came across the idea of the Lesbian Continuum (originally used by Alexander Doty). In essence, the Lesbian Continuum can be described as somewhere between homosociality and homosexuality.
By Damian Davila8 years ago in Humans
Summer Camp Blues
The Chicago Park District is where I learned everything I needed to learn. I learned I had allergies. I learned I hate sunshine and fresh air. And I learned I love to play kickball. I had my first real pre-teen kiss in the park. I cannot remember the person, but I remember I was shocked and it was very awkward. We all have our experiences with childhood hilarity and drama. Mostly drama.
By Savannah McCain8 years ago in Humans
