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'A crazy trip to Mexico that almost ended very badly with arrest and fights'
| 'Six months ago,my sister and I went on vacation. We decided to go to Mexico because it really is not far from where we live but yet it is a very different place to visit once you are there. We had decided that Mexico City was the most interesting place that we could visit. We had heard that there were some dangers in ... |
'I was worried about how my son took the news that he wouldn\'t be transferring schools like originally thought. But any doubts I had ceased when I saw he had doodled himself with the words "I am very happy" on his art pad.'
| 'I worry a lot about my son... he is my first and only child. Recently he graduated from kindergarten, and I was assigned an important task over the summer. I had to decide whether he should continue to attend the school in his district, or transfer him to an honor\'s school that invited him due to his high performance... |
'My daughter and I enjoyed a Dale Chihuly exhibit. It was a great afternoon to share a artist experience together. My mom first introduced me to his work. My mom and I had gone to his museum and had a nice afternoon years ago. She is now deceased.'
| "Once a day, A daughter And her mom went to a museum after a years ago. A daughter and she enjoyed a Dale Chihuly exhibit, together. And she think that it was an great afternoon to share an experience of the artist together. She did not expect that afternoon after a long days she enjoyed a lot. Her mom first introduced... |
'I was applying for a promotion at work as well as many other people. I was nervous I would not get the position. When I found out I got it I was beyond happy and realized how worthy I am.'
| 'Dear Diary, I was beyond happy today since I found out that I got the promotion. It was nerve racking because I thought I was over my head. Knowing that this was not in fact a mistake make me proud and grateful to the point i have reached today. For some reason I thought maybe that I was in over my head. Maybe I was r... |
'I visited my friends on my birthday but no one seemed to remember the special day. I went home in despair. To my surprise, my friends held a surprise birthday party for me at night.'
| "So about two weeks ago I went to my best friend's house on my birthday, a few of our other mutual friends were there and can you believe not one of them said happy birthday to me. I really just couldn't believe it, I'm always there for all of them on their birthdays even buying most of them gifts and they couldn't eve... |
'Oldest child moves into their first apartment. I am filled with awe and pride of her. At the same time, I miss her terribly.'
| "I knew college would be right around the corner when Ellie started her senior year but didn't expect it to go this fast. I remember having her, and now shes moving out. Because shes the oldest it was hard saying goodbye as she left the house. I think it might be easier when the younger ones leave but this hit hard. Sh... |
'It was my birthday last month, and I had the most memorial moment in my life. My friends and I celebrated my birthday at Universal Studio. We also had a birthday party at the Harry Potter Restaurant at the Universal Studio.'
| "For all my life, my birthdays have been spent either at my home or a family member's house. I wanted to do something different this year. Its not that I didn't have fun on my birthday's, but it was just getting kind of old, like me. I was hoping my friends would offer to do something this time, and they did. One of th... |
'While at an outdoor concert, a childhood friend that i last saw at sixteen years of age when seeing my daughter was reminded of me. He said the resemblance was so striking that he had to approach her. I really did not recognize him at all, only his name.'
| "I went down to visit my daughter. She lived roughly an hour away but she was my daughter, I loved spending time with her. The neighborhood was having an outdoor concert for some local groups and I thought it would be fun to spend time with her. Bonding. At that moment I heard someone call my name, I found it odd since... |
"I lost my job with a company I've been working for 5 years with. This makes a huge impact on my life and I'm hoping it's not going to hurt me to much. I had a lot of friends there that I worked with and I hope we can stay friends and still hangout and such."
| "It has been two weeks since I lost my job at the corporation. I am extremely worried about how I am going to make ends meet in the coming months. The city is so expensive to live in and my savings is draining considerably. Job hunting itself feels as though it's a job of its own. Not just a job, but it feels like a fu... |
'My dog had been missing for 3 months. My daughter said she had saw him in a yard.So we went there, it sure was Peanut, he was happy to see us.The man there said he had dog for years.He said he was going to call police, I said good.When police arrived.They said take your dog.'
| "About three months ago I get a call from my daughter saying that she saw Peanut in a yard. Peanut is our dog and he had been missing for quite some time. I quickly hurried home to grab her and then we headed over to where she thought she saw him. He's a rotty without the tail docked so he's pretty unique to his breed.... |
'Buddy came into my life with love. My life changed for the better when I got my companion dog. In two short months, by heart was broken'
| 'As Charles Dickens said, "It was the best of times, it was the worst of times." I decided I wanted to adopt a companion dog. I found Buddy , a sweet a cute Border terrier in the animal shelter. I fell in love with him even before we got home. My life changed, just like I hoped it would. I was never lonely, I was more ... |
'My son had his first birthday party. Many people traveled a long distance to celebrate with us. It was a fun day full of feeling joy and pride.'
| 'My son had his first birthday about 3 months ago. It was a great time. We used the gym at the school I work at to host the party. We got there early, decorated the gym, and waited for our guests to arrive. Being his first birthday, there were a lot of people there! I would estimate that around 40 people came. This num... |
'My grandmother passed away and I did not get a chance to see her. I had not seen her for a year prior. I was emotionally disconnected during the event, but felt a lot of distress after.'
| "When your grandmother dies, it's pretty much always a tragic and sad event. It was on another level for me. I was extremely close with my grandmother. I knew that she was getting ill, and a big part of me knew her time was coming close. I avoided her. She asked me over, and I'd make an excuse about why I couldn't come... |
'My husband and I went to Walt Disney World together last weekend. We had a great time and went to all the parks together. We got to reconnect and get away from daily life stress.'
| "Last weekend my husband and I came back from a trip together to Walt Disney World. We went without the kids and it was just the two of us. I was really excited because I love Disney and have a great time whenever I go there. The first day, we landed and went straight to a park. We went to Animal Kingdom and spend the ... |
"My wife's water broke and she went into labor. My son was born and we spent the next two days in the hospital before we took him home."
| 'My fourth son was born three months ago. My family and I went to an annual summer party that my neighbor throws. We got home around 9:00 pm and my wife was have some pains. We did not think anything of it as she had been having these pains for the last three weeks. But around 1:00 am the next day her water broke while... |
"My mom who is my best friend was diagnosed with breast cancer. There were many emotions that I've felt about it. I have decided that I will stand behind my mom and all of her decisions."
| "On May 1, 2019 I received news that no one ever wants to hear. My mom was diagnosed with breast cancer. Many years ago I had experienced cancer with my father. However, this felt a bit different. Maybe it's because of my age or just all I've learned in life. I was very angry when I found out. My mom has always been th... |
'I wrote an article and pitched it to several horror sites. To my surprise on of the first ones that I pitched to bought it. After it was published the reception to it was very positive, and I felt proud and as though my efforts were well worth it.'
| "At the end of August a new Blair Witch game was released on video game consoles. I have been a Blair Witch fan for 20 years, so this was a big deal to me. I decided that I would write an article about the series which would chronicle the mythology of the story and pitch the article to the major horror sites. To my sur... |
"A dog gets injured while by itself, causing terror to it's secondary carer. The injury is discovered to be a hole in the cornea. Everything works out in the end."
| "Our dog injuring his eye was absolutely terrifying and stressful. I remember going to work that day from camp, putting him on his lead so he could hang out outside, enjoying the sunshine on my walk. I took lunch early that day for some reason, and when I got back home he was still outside. As I approached he seemed fi... |
'We planned a well needed vacation to Las Vegas. A time that my husband and I needed to rekindle our relationship after having kids.'
| "Approximately four months ago I decided to plan a trip with my spouse to get away from the kids. This is something we haven't done since the second child was born. It took some planning as we currently do not reside near any family member. My mom agreed to fly over and watch the boys while we took the trip. We had to ... |
'I graduated from college after coming from a poor county. I was determined to make a difference in the world. My family was there to support me.'
| 'About 15 months ago I graduated from college. This was a very big deal for me and my family as I am the first in our family to ever do this. We came here from El Salvador about 10 years ago. We did not know the language, we had no friends, no money, just hope, determination, and the will to survive. My parents worked ... |
'I got in an argument with my father about a family friend who sexually harassed me. My father used my mental health as ammo during the argument to hurt my feelings.'
| "When I told my father about this incidence of sexual harassment, I was shocked. This was about 2 months ago when the attack happened. Since the person was such a dear friend of my father's, I was understandably worried to approach him about the matter. The family friend who sexually harassed me was Larry, who has been... |
'I was at an awards breakfast and my name was called to come up on stage. I was given an award for my work on membership growth.'
| 'About five months ago, I was at an awards breakfast for our local Youth Sports Association, of which I am a member. I played a lot of sports in my youth and as an adult, I\'ve devoted much of my time coaching little league baseball, as well as participating in bringing new members into the Association. I was having a ... |
'I went on a trip. I developed a relationship with a random stranger. My life changed in a way I never expected it to.'
| 'Five months ago, I went on a trip that had lasting implications - it was an adventure that changed my life in a terrifyingly unexpected way. On the night of August 3rd, I packed my suitcases for my trip the following day - I was prepared get some peace by venturing back to my hometown: Detroit, Michigan. I woke up at ... |
'Significant other threw a surprise birthday party for me. It was at a restaurant. It was a great evening.'
| 'About six month\'s ago, I was thrown a surprise birthday party. It was a pretty emotional thing for me because I am in my 20\'s and I\'ve never had a surprise birthday party before. I still remember arriving at the restaurant, only expecting a dinner between my significant other. The most memorable party of the whole ... |
'I am currently in the process of retiring from the military but why retire? I had spent 20 years in the military but the day I came across a blown up bus filled with children was the day I realized I spent one day too many in the military.'
| "I have been in the military for 20 years. I have reached my goal of being in the military long enough to receive a lifetime pension for myself and my spouse. I am very proud of my service and everything I have done for this country for the past 20 years. Last week, I started the process of retiring. As difficult as th... |
'My daughter came out to me that she is bisexual. I told her I love her no matter what and that I will always support her health and happiness.'
| "My teenage daughter told me two days ago that she is bisexual. I am a very conservative, religious person, and she has always gone to church and expressed similar values, so this was a shock. She didn't know how to tell me, so she wrote a note and gave it to me. After reading it, I just hugged her and held her and tol... |
'I received an email 15 minutes prior to a life altering phone call that only partially diffused my concern. Our contract was canceled and the office was being closed in 30 days. A lot of people were going to lose their jobs.'
| "This is the predicament I find myself into today. I'm 50 years old I have health issues and a house and a mortgage that I can't afford any more. This was a job that I've held since I was 18 years old in a career that spanned over 30 years. I wish I could say I saw it coming. To me personally, yes, but not for the enti... |
'Yes, it is so AWESOME to see where your ancestors came from. I got to see Ireland and New York City. My great grandparents came from Ireland via New York City.'
| "Dear diary, I start my trip today! I'm just arriving back at the hotel from my first day in New York City. What an experience. We saw where my grandparents originally lived when they moved here. We got to see the little community that shaped them. We explored so many old places I'm sure not everyone appreciates. I eve... |
'my graduation ceremony with a little set back,my dry cleaner did not deliver my cloth of the day on time which gave me sweat feet. .But it was successful eventually and we celebrated it in a grand style with family and friends.'
| "it was during my graduation ceremony. I had planned out my to do list as usual prior to the day. Then on the day came and i called my dry-cleaner service to ask why he hasn't deliver my cloth as promised . His number was not reachable. I called the assistant too. It was same thing. I thought i was going to loose it . ... |
'Encountering three aggressive dogs while walking. The animals did not back off as most dogs would, and did not seem to be tied to any particular house.'
| "Last week, I was out doing my daily walk. I decided to go down a street I had never walked down before, just to give my route some variety. Three dogs came running from out of nowhere, snarling and growling like they wanted to eat me up. I tried to ignore them, kept my eyes forward, and walked faster, but they kept co... |
'I left my job for the last time. I was retiring. I had mixed feelings, but it was time. I gave few gifts and packed up my stuff.'
| 'One week ago was a whole new beginning for me. After being at the same job for 25 years, I worked my last day. I had thought long and hard about this decision. I enjoyed the people I worked with and I made a good living, but I was bored with my job. Plus, I would miss seeing the same friendly faces every day. But I wa... |
'An intern for a local immigration clinic visits a local detention center to give a presentation. There, he meets a client who is seeking asylum in the United States out of fear of persecution in his home country. Client and Intern work together on asylum case and win.'
| 'Two months ago I had the honor and privilege to work as an intern for the immigration clinic in my home state. The work was very hard but rewarding. There is one case in my mind that sticks out in particular and that is the case of Client. (name omitted). Every week, the intern group would head to local facilities whe... |
"My husband and I traveled to Miami. We saw family there. We had some great food. The trip was to celebrate my sister's birthday."
| "About twelve weeks ago, my husband and I decided to head down to Miami. I wanted to see my sister and surprise her on her birthday. Seeing the rest of the family was also a big plus. Because the family is kind of spread out around the country, we don't get to see each other as often as we would like. We decided to dri... |
"i gave birth to my last son a year and a half ago. it was truly an experience i will never forget. i'm grateful to have had my family there with me on that exciting journey in my life."
| "I remember waking up in the morning soaking wet. I couldn't see anything because it was still before the sun came up, so I had to walk slowly and feel my way over to the bathroom. When I finally got there, I turned the light on and saw that the wetness was from blood dripping down my legs. I shouted for my husband and... |
'Its really a very hard for me to handle it because its like very important and very painful incident'
| "It's an unforgettable event happened in my life. My grand mother passed away before seven years. It's very hard time for me because i cant able to attend her funeral. Because i have to attend my university exam it's my masters degree final year university exam. So i just went to college and i attend my exam. So its li... |
'What began as a normal work day did not end that way. By lunch time my world was turned upside down as I learned my father had unexpectedly passed.'
| 'After a normal morning at work I got in my car to head to run an errand then off to meet coworkers for lunch. After my first errand I was driving to my second errand when I received a call from my sister. After answering and saying "ya sis", the last thing you ever want to hear is intense sobbing and intelligible word... |
'My friend Ted passed away this Summer, I had just spoken to him and it was a real shock. We had plans to get together next year and it breaks my heart that we wont be able to do that.'
| 'In July I spoke with my friend Ted. I hadn\'t talked to him in awhile, he was up in Wisconsin and I\'m down in Florida these days, but around this time we would always go to Summerfest together, so I thought I would reach out to him. We talked about possibly making the trip next year and seeing some bands together. I ... |
"Today I taught Amy's seventh grade class a lesson on writing. This required an enormous amount of humility for me to do and I was determined that I would fail. My friend praised my effort and has asked me to continue to help her teach writing this school year."
| "Two months ago I found myself in the unfortunate situation of being unemployed. I had tried my hand at being a writer, something I always wanted to do, but the sales of my first book were stagnant. I sat at home, wondering how I was going to pay all of my bills, and stared at my useless degree in economics. I never ha... |
"My dog Buddy appeared to have lost his vision. I was worried because I didn't have the money to have him treated properly. After visiting the vet, I learned it was a simple allergic reaction and he just needed flea medication."
| "Your dog really can be the most important family member to you sometimes. I know that for me, my dog Buddy is just that. He's like a young cousin, a son, and a brother all rolled into one. I love my dog Buddy with all of my heart. That's why when I thought he was losing or had already lost his vision, I almost lost it... |
'A friend and I went on a trip to Western Europe. On the trip we had a light budget so we mostly went to museums and ate out.'
| "My friend and I took off of work at the same time to take a trip to Western Europe. Neither one of us had a lot of money saved up, but we were determined to go on the trip together. We decided that we were going to stay in hostels with others to save some money. We also went to cheap museums to learn about the local c... |
'I was feeling very burned out, due to having too many projects and looming deadlines at work. A friend of mine gave me a really nice pep talk, cooked me dinner and kept me company over the night to help me unwind.'
| "She helped me a lot. She helped me to be stable physically ans mentally. She was like a stress buster to me. It was a beautiful friendship. But it didn't last for long. There came a separation because of a new entry. She left me without a word. I felt hard without her. Things weren't so easy without her. I actually ne... |
'The experience we had on this tour was something we had not had before. The casinos and the night life in Vegas was surreal.'
| 'Two months ago, as we got to the Vegas strip, the excitement was wild. We went up and down the strip and loved it. We were particularly excited about the fact we could drink on the street. We all bought beer hats. We stuck cans of beers on them and strolled along. The lights were really something to look at. Not to me... |
'There was a feral or stray cat that came to my house. I fed the cat and patiently spent time with it until the cat stayed with me until I made it my pet cat.'
| 'It was a cold and stormy night. I went outside and saw a cat in the distance. I got excited because I love animals so I called it over. The cat was scared but came over to me, hiding behind my car in the driveway. I decided to feed the cat. I ran inside to get some food for the cat which my partner found for me. I got... |
'I had to see my abusive ex husband in court for the first time in almost two years. I went into the experience feeling unbelievably nervous. Once the experience was over, I was actually fine, however. I felt very little aside from relief.'
| 'I loved my husband but that changed. We met in high school. We were made in love back then. But things changed, as I said. He became a different person once we settled into married life. He seemed to be dissatisfied with out life. His love and our love evaporated. I always expected something was up once refused to sta... |
'My mother was called in for a consultation with a team of doctors regarding her recently-developed thyroid cancer. I came along mostly for emotional support. It was an overwhelming experience in more ways than one'
| "I went to the doctor's office to support my mother. She had been diagnosed with thyroid cancer, and she was seeing a team of specialists. The doctors' consensus was that there was little to be done about it. My mother couldn't be saved. All they could do was prolong her death. It was very heart wrenching hearing this.... |
'This is my labor and delivery story from when I gave birth to a beautiful 7lb 8oz baby. It explains how long I was in labor. It also explains how the epidural worked for me.'
| 'The morning of giving birth, I was admitted into the hospital where I had to fill out paper work, all the "good stuff." My anxiety wasn\'t as bad, I was ready for my baby to be born. After I signed the papers, and was taken to the room where I was going to have my baby, I was given a gown. They administered an IV and ... |
'While at a Mexican restaurant, my good friend said something absolutely insensitive to a stranger. It was the sad day I discovered my friend was racist.'
| 'Some coworkers and I went out to lunch at a small, Mexican restaurant that I love and go to all the time. I made the suggestion to go there since I know the owners and many of the people who work there. We had our lunch and needing to get back to work. We needed our check and the sopapillas that come with the lunch. I... |
"My son graduated high school. He had a party afterwards. A lot of family came from far away. His biological father didn't show up. His friends and family brought presents."
| "Recently my oldest son graduated High School. It was an amazing day and I couldn't have been more proud of him and his accomplishments. It was especially emotional for me because he didn't have a typical start in life. I was 19 when I had him and I was a single parent so it was sometimes a struggle. I wanted him to al... |
"On the day before Easter, we delivered plastic eggs filled with chocolates during our charity food truck run. My teenage daughter's suggestion for the eggs made her cry and filled the homeless with delight."
| "My family and I work with a charity to deliver food to the homeless one weekend a month. One Saturday a few months ago, our truck run was scheduled for the day before Easter. I wanted to do something special for the homeless. I made a few suggestions to my family. My moody teenager daughter soundly rejected each idea ... |
'I had been changing in hotel room on vacation. Husband had said that he saw someone. They laughed at my butt be out on display.'
| 'Well as usual I had to go potty. As soon as we walked in our room and I decide to just go ahead and strip off my clothes while I am in the potty. I come out of the potty and walk directly across to the luggage/closet area. I open the suitcase to find something I can lounge around in. Well, while I am bent over, mind y... |
'I have been struggling financially and needed a new tire for my car. My friend surprised me with one.'
| 'I\'ve been struggling a bit lately financially. I\'m not making the same money I was making at my job, and things are really tight for me right now. I had a flat tire on my car, and I changed it and put the donut tire on. I cant afford to buy a new tire right now. The donut tire has a slow leak though, and I was alway... |
'My sister emailed me after she learned our estranged mother has passed away. She died of lung cancer just like my dad even though she was not a smoker while my dad was.'
| "I haven't talk to my mother in over 3 decades. She left us when I was 4 years old, and I grew up with an abusive step mother. I always blamed my mother for it. And then a few months ago, my sister emailed me and said our mother has passed away. And I asked her how she found out and she said her husband emailed her. I ... |
'This story is about how my Father-in-Law struggled with Pulmonary Lung Disease and the events that let up to his passing. It also tells the toll it takes on our family trying to take care of him.'
| "I am the type of person who does not take loss well. I have been accused of being very competitive and a bit of sore loser. Those accusations are quite accurate. So it is with a sense of great difficulty that I write this summary in my mother-in-laws family journal. They say girls marry men like their father. After me... |
'Dora had lied to Ben of her being pregnant of him which was a lie and guilt piled and she could not stand it hence her decision to abandon the ceremony.'
| "It looked like it was never going to be. When the time came, we all came together and celebrated the event. My friend Ben had dated his Fiancee, Dora for 6 years. They were now going to wed. Arrangements had been made and put in place. All the invitees had received their invitation cards and all was set for the big da... |
"My mother's memorial service occurred last Thursday. I saw a lot of people and celebrated my mom's life."
| "My mother's memorial was a beautiful gathering. She was a very well respected doctor in our area as well as a great friend to many people. The event took place at a local farm and it was a truly beautiful venue to honor her. At least a hundred people showed up to give condolences and celebrate what an amazing woman my... |
'I waited for a few weeks when I knew my lease was almost up. When I finally did apply for a new apartment, I was unable to get it with no place else to go. I was able to convince my current complex to allow me to move into a different apartment on my last day of my lease.'
| "It's been a helluva week with getting kicked out of me apartment. I was hoping to move in with a buddy but he ended up getting a roomate of his own and I got kicked outta the mix. Oh well... my landlord has an open apartment that he'll let me move into so phew I don't have to be homeless.. Too bad my girlfriend is lea... |
"I'm a nurse and have a terminal patient whom I treasure. She brought me a card and an angel to show how much she appreciated me over the years. I go see her every week."
| "I'm a nurse that has worked in the same doctors office for years. You tend to get close to a lot of your patients, especially the elderly ones that might not have much, or any, family left. There is one patient of mine who has been with us a long time. She's charming, funny, sweet, and just a joy to see every time. Un... |
'A coworkers was fired and then rehired after being caught watching pornographic things on his work computer. Due to being the one who went to management I have been treated unfairly and now passed on a promotion.'
| "Three months ago I witnessed a coworker watching porn on his computer, while I am not one to find it offensive, I did believe something needed to be said. I approached his manager and asked to discuss the situation with him in private so the coworker could be talked to about the inappropriate activities on a work comp... |
'Public art is fun and makes the neighborhood proud. Many neighbors came together to paint a fun mural in the middle of the intersection. It was my first time to paint on a street and the first time to paint a ten foot manatee.'
| 'I had seen a call for volunteers on Facebook to help paint a mural in my neighborhood. I signed up and arrived early. They had already started to paint the base coat of white on the street. It was my time to help paint. I choose to help paint the sun beams. The sun was starting to come up and it was going to be a very... |
'My father in law Craig had a big impact on my life. He was my personal hero and a role model for living. He passed away last week leaving behind a legacy of giving.'
| "My father is law is my hero. He taught me many useful things while I was younger that helped me get through life. I don't know where I would be in life without him. He's the best thing that ever happened to me. But last week he passed away, and I cried a lot when I found out. I miss him and I will always miss him, and... |
"I was recently asking to speak at a ICAN Women's Conference about gender studies and the work that I had been doing for the past few years. While I was honored, I was also very nervous to present. At the end, I was greeted by strong applause and a lot of congratulatory wishes."
| "Earlier this month I had the opportunity to present as a local conference about women's rights. For many years I have focused my studies on female empowerment as well as women's rights, so it was an honor to be asked to speak. I was exceedingly nervous leading up to the event; I had written my speech as well as made m... |
"Got mistaken for a band member. He wouldn't believe me when I told him it wasn't me. Nice man though. would be mistaken for the Sexdolls again."
| 'I remember this took place on a particularly drab week. I was living with my girlfriend... Depression was slowly building from boredom too. Eventually I thought, "fuck it I gotta see how the avengers ends". I hopped into the car (without my lame girlfriend) and it turned out to be a really nice day. Cloudless, extreme... |
'Basically, I met a very pretty girl at a local coffee shop. We hit it off and enjoyed out time together. Now, I guess I kind of have a girlfriend.'
| 'I went to a coffee shop a while back. If I recall, I was thirsty for coffee and I kept passing this place on the way to work. It seemed like a cool little place, so I decided to go in. While there, I spotted a really cute girl at a counter. It was a bit crowded, she was alone and I kind of needed a place to sit. I hur... |
'My first day of school, My father dropped me off to school i was six years old i was admitted to the one grade and my teacher that time as Ms Fatema. i made some friends too.'
| "My first day at a new school. My father dropped me off to school i was six years old and i was admitted to the one grade. I was just transferred from my previous school. This was because my father had just received a transfer letter from the company he was working with and we had to relocate to a new state. i remember... |
'The first time buying a home of our own and becoming a new homeowner. And, the process leading up to it and the completion of the home buying event.'
| 'We wanted to buy our first home. So, we began looking at houses and condos. There were many properties to look at. We even tried putting offers, to no avail. Someone else already put an offer or some other issue. Finally, we found a condo that we really liked and we put an offer. This time the offer went through! Howe... |
"I moved back home and needed to pay rent. I didn't have a job and kept applying places. I finally got a job offer and am going to start having my own money."
| 'I just finished up my summer semester of college and wanted to get a job. I graduated with a degree in finance but didnt ever have an internship so that limited me. I moved in with my parents and started applying but everywhere wanted experience even at entry level. About 4 weeks ago though i finally got a call back a... |
'I went on a hike with my boyfriend. My boyfriend proposed to me. It was completely unexpected. I was very happy afterwards.'
| 'A recent memorable event in my life would be when my boyfriend proposed to me. I completely was not expecting it at all. I guess he is more romantic than I ever gave him credit for. We were on a hike in Yosemite National Park which lasted all day. He brought some stuff with because we were going to have a picnic in th... |
"Understanding that life isn't going to go the way I want it. Understanding that in life things happen for a reason. Having to sit and wait for the past two months allowed me to get more comfortable and confident in job interviews and find another source of money."
| 'May 2019, I am graduating college, the first to finish in my family. I was filled with joy and happiness to walk across the stage and get my diploma. In the back of my head, I have not found the job yet that i want for so. I wanted to graduate and immediately enter the job force. Any person i told after graduating "i ... |
'I am explaining our summer vacation. I talk about what we did and what it meant to me. I talk about how my kids liked it and how much fun the family had and the enjoyment they had as well.'
| 'My family and I flew to the Caribbean this past summer for vacation. After landing and going through customs our rental car was ready. We drove to the resort where they greeted us with fruit punch for the kids and rum punch for my husband and I. The lobby was fantastic with open air views of the pool and ocean, marble... |
'A woman has a crush on a man who works at her agency. They are working closely together for the next few weeks. She wants him to ask her out.'
| 'I have a crush on a guy. He works at my agency. I can\'t stop thinking about him. He is shorter, maybe 5\'5" and has brown hair and a semi goatee(?). He has no clue how to dress, but he is an attorney and is so cute. He has this way of listening where you feel like you are the center of his world. I love that. And he ... |
'This is about my job searching experiences for the past 2 months. I have applied over 10 jobs and finally landed on one with higher pay compared to my current job. I also will have less stress compared to my current job. Some of my current coworkers are very emotional about my departure.'
| 'The event I am writing about is my recent job search. I started to look for a new job after co-worker left and make my job much more stressful. It was not an easy decision to have a job search when I worked in the same place for close to 12 years. I started out with aggregate job posting site Indeed. I found out with ... |
"I say goodbye to my younger sister when she goes to college. I don't handle my emotions in a particularly healthy manner."
| "This happened 2 weeks ago. My life changed and I really didn't like it. I felt sick. My younger sister left to college. I knew this day was coming. She left me alone in a lonely house. My heart raced as she walk out the door. I ran to her and wished I could beg her to stay but I know life has to go on. I felt very unc... |
'I wrote about how I lost everything in my life and wondered around lost and hopeless for years. Just when I was ready to give up, life showed me just how quickly things can turn around and, thankfully, for the good this time! Never give up!'
| 'While in my home i lost everything in my life in home my husband cheat me a lot. While he gone outside with another girl i saw him and i warned him. He was not able to understand me. He drunk a lot and fight against with me then my property was cheated. He sold the property their he got a money. He spend that money wi... |
'Procrastinated getting my pickup registration renewed that had an issue that would prevent it from passing the required fuel emissions test. Managed to find a solution to the emissions problem and am able to drive the truck for another two years.'
| "Finally got the pickup registration renewed with just a few days to spare. Too typical of me I procrastinated, DMV sent me the renewal notice about two months in advance and I was down to about a week before the due date when I finally decided to get it done. But by then the Check Engine light had come on in the dash ... |
'My family got evicted from our home and became homeless. We all lost contact and I moved on. I went through a dark period in my life.'
| "I grew up in a small but quaint home here in town. It was only about 1200 square feet and three bedrooms. We were very close. But about three years ago, my parents took out a second mortgage on the home. They had been nearly done paying for the house. The original monthly payment was just $600 a month. Unheard of anym... |
'I applied for a job working with special needs children, which I did not have the training or experience for. To make matters worse, I did not prepare for the interview much. To my surprise, I ended up being offered the job on the spot.'
| 'I applied for a job that was more about the special needs of children. It was actually crazy because I did not have the expertise in the field. It may have sounded simple at first because on paper, the job description is entirely doable. When I say doable, what I mean by that is that I can definitely improvise my own ... |
'I met my lady six months ago. We ended up becoming very close. She ended up being the love of my life, and I am thankful for her every day.'
| "We met in a coffee shop. I was behind her in line. She had the most beautiful red hair flowing down her back. She was ordering a mocha latte, which happens to be my favorite. As she was turning around from the counter she bumped into me. She looked up at me and blushed. My heart burst. She had such an easy smile, and ... |
'My wife and I went on a Honeymoon a few months ago. We visited five theme parks and three cities. It was so much fun.'
| "My wife and I went on our honeymoon about three month ago. It was a road trip visiting various cities and amusement parks. We chose this because we both love rollercoasters and it fit our budget. We were both very excited about it. In total, we visited 5 parks and 3 major cities. We were supposed to visit 6 parks, but... |
'Not long ago I met one of my cousins on the street. That was someone I had not seen since we were teenagers and he had changed a lot. He was also a bit of a weirdo.'
| 'Well, that was unexpected. Just walking down the street minding my own business when this guy almost pounced on me. I had not noticed him on the street and he seemed to appear out of nowhere; he literally grabbed me by the arm and almost yelled something like "Oh my God, you didn\'t change one bit! What are you doing ... |
"A couple got to the wrong resort and didn't have the room key to tell them which resort they were staying at so it was a long process, but in the end the got their happy ending to their story that day."
| "I was on my way to work in which I had to travel about 45 minutes to get to work. At that time I worked at Walt Disney World in the Art of Animation Resort as a custodian. I usually worked nights so I got to meet people that were coming back from the parks. I was doing my regular rounds when I came upon a couple who c... |
'The event that caused me to stop drinking and using drugs. My experience that led me to a journey of sobriety from the chains of addiction.'
| "Three months ago, I finally stopped drinking and using drugs. I decided this after almost dying from taking drugs. I was puking from taking too much cocaine. It was a scary trip. I decided to never drink or use drugs as long as I lived. It was tough at first. I had to punch walls to stave off the craving. I decided to... |
"My friend paid for a trip for my other friend who was recently diagnosed with a serious illness. I'm grateful for the experience and the memories that were created."
| "A friend, let's call her G, took it upon herself to pay for a trip for my other friend, D, who is dealing with a recent diagnosis of a stage 4 cancer. G felt that I was the one who was doing all the day to day helping with doctor's appointments and taking care of stuff at home. So the pasrt she felt she could best pla... |
'it was my sisters wedding and it was so colorful.our friends from showed up for the wedding which was very surprising of them.'
| "About 3 months ago, my sister got married to her high school sweetheart. I was so excited because I really got along with her fiancé. He has helped me out a lot so I was excited for him to become a part of our family. The venue was amazing too, there's nothing better than a destination wedding in Hawaii. There were so... |
'I woke up one morning to find my laptop soaked from a rain storm because it was sitting directly underneath a chimney and now I have to buy a replacement.'
| 'I woke up to find my laptop soaked from the rain that had leaked through the chimney that sits above my work area here in the back room of my house. I recall how hard it was raining that night as it had to be raining extremely hard to leak into the house , enough to soak my laptop. If the laptop lid had been closed it... |
'My teenage daughter suffers from severe depression. We finally tried medication and our world, as well as hers, has changed.'
| 'I have a teenage daughter. One day, she came home from school. She told me that others have been talking to her about depression. Although she knew little about depression, the more her classmates told her about it, the more she wondered if she had depression herself. Therefore, we went to a depression specialist. We ... |
"I went to visit my brother in the hospital on St. Patrick's Day. I did not realize it would be my last visit with him. I took him some flowers and took a trip to the store to get him some candy."
| "I went to visit my brother in the hospital on St. Patrick's day. He was in the hospital due to problems with his legs and congestive heart failure. He seemed to be doing better than he had been and he was sitting up when we came into the room. and watching a baseball game on TV. His doctor had actually told him he'd b... |
'I applied for the perfect job. I did two rounds of interviews and after thinking I would get the job, I was rejected.'
| 'I applied for the perfect job. I did two rounds of the interviews and after thinking i would get the job. I was rejected it was very disappointment moment for me. And then I told my interview experience. It was happen in home town and I applied for senior manager. I attend first round. There are lot candidates attend ... |
"Taking the morning off of work to go and see a bear in my friend's basement. Yes, he really did have a bear in his basement."
| 'I was on my way into work when I got a particularly odd phone call. It was my friend Dave. "Steve! I need you to come over and give me a hand!" Now Dave and I had been friends for a while and he wasn\'t one to act really shocked or surprised without good reason. "Dude... Dave, I\'m on my way into work, buddy. This had... |
"The birth of my friend's son and how strongly it affected me. I was so happy that my friend would be able to share the same types of experiences with his son, that he had shared with his father."
| 'As I watch the interactions between my friend and his newborn son, I often think about the times he spent with his father growing up in the neighborhood and on the lake that we grew up on. Because my friend lives on that same lake and I get down there to visit on a regular basis, it\'s as if things have come full circ... |
'I was able to care for my dying grandmother when she was put on hospice. I was there when she was transitioning from life to death and experienced all the in between with her. I will remember these moments as long as I live.'
| "It all started with a simple slurring of her speech. Then she lost feeling on her right side. By that that time we knew it was a stroke. She didnt even remember me her own grandson. It was a said that it was a severe stroke. We all knew she didnt have much time left but I was the only one that was there. I was there f... |
'My baby nephew died not to long ago. It has changed my outlook on life and changed my sister-in-laws.'
| 'A little while ago my baby nephew died. As the month have passed by it has gotten a little easier, I never really had time to get to close to him honestly. I have visited his grave site a few times as well and it is still a very sad experience. We have learned that SIDs was the cause of his death. My sister-in-law is ... |
'We were on a road trip driving from Kentucky, all the way to the Niagara Falls and Toronto. We explored many activities, and our hotel room had a great view of the Falls. In Toronto, we were able to sample some great Chinese food. The highlight was visiting the CN tower and watching the sun set.'
| "This year has been difficult due to marital problems arising from a lack of excitement and spark in our lives. My wife and I are busy professionals, and we also have an 8 year old. Things have been going downhill, and luckily, we eventually recognized that if my wife and I did not take time to build connections in our... |
"I've been having some toxic eating habits and emotions about eating. I talked to my therapist about it. She diagnosed me with binge eating disorder."
| "I went to my therapist appointment today. I finally told her about the problems I've been having with food for the past year, which I've been hiding from her. About eating so much I make myself sick. How I'm always thinking about food to the point where I can't concentrate. How I feel so guilty after eating. She liste... |
'My family basically disowned me for not following their rigid religious beliefs. They lied to me and acted as if nothing was wrong, when push came to shove they shut me out without a word.'
| "Two months ago something very important happened. I fought back. I defied their rules and systematic behavior. My parents wanted to raise me to be super religious, but I wasn't feeling it. They insisted they wanted me to follow my own path. That was a commendable thing for them to do. But it certainly didn't stay that... |
'This story is about helping a mother realize her dreams of buying a home in the suburbs. It is a story about overcoming your fears and going after the things that you desire.'
| 'It has always been my desire of mine to help my mother buy a home. She lives in the same city that she was born and has never moved. It is a large metropolitan area. She is frequently annoyed by the traffic during her commute and how crowded the city has become. For years, she was resistant to the idea of moving to an... |
"The story involves the time when i came across a long time friend and colleague that I hadn't seen in over ten years. I was out shopping at the mall when I happened to notice someone that looked familiar to me, and then after approaching them I found out it was my friend."
| 'Today I was able to meet up with a friend that I hadn\'t seen in over ten years. Our time goes back to when we worked together for quite a while. We ended up losing touch after they moved away to another state. I tried to keep in touch with them over social media but I just lost contact after awhile. In any case, I ha... |
"A couple of months back, I had a big storm roll through town as I was babysitting my best friend's kid. I love that kid like he was my own. Even though I was scared of the storm, the kid showed me that I didn't need to be afraid and that I had a place in his future."
| 'I\'ve always been a very maternal friend, even though I don\'t have many kids of my own. That\'s why when my best friend had her first baby, I loved that kid almost like he was my own. I babysit him every now and then, but my favorite moment with him (he was about 1 and a half years old at the time) was when I babysat... |
'I gave birth recently. It was an induced birth with a vacuum assist. I got to hold her right afterward and it was a good experience.'
| "One week ago today, I gave birth to a healthy baby girl! We have named her Kia Jane. I never knew I could love another being this much! All it took was one look at her and I knew that my life had forever changed. Kia is perfect in every single way I could imagine. I ended up having to be induced because my water broke... |
'The most memorable and fun full event in my marriage was my friends and family members surprise. They gifted as a car for both of them. Also they arranged a night party for us.'
| "About two years ago, I received a wonderful surprise. I had recently been married. My wife is a lifelong member of the LDS church, and I joined a short time before our marriage in the temple. Her family and our mutual friends were very happy that we were getting married. And her family is reasonably successful. And so... |
"About confidence and self-esteem is affected in my life. And 'inner voice' and think more positively about yourself."
| 'Your confidence and self-esteem is affected by…other people – the way others treat you can affect how you feel about yourself. People who are abusive like to build themselves up by putting others down. They often want you to feel bad about yourself, and try to do things to bring you down. your own \'inner voice\' – if... |
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