Married my love that I had asked out nineteen years ago. We got back in touch three years ago; we eloped nine months later. I have never been married before. He wanted me to have a wedding that I never had. One year later we had a ceremony for my family and friends. We received enough money from our guests that we had enough to book a trip on the, what we had been told, best cruise line. We booked it and had to wait six months. I was nervous because I have never been on a cruise before. Am I […]
Greyhound
I have been on a bus for the last 22 hours. I have never experienced traveling this way except for school field trips. 22 hours is a long time. Stopping at stops along the way to drop off or pick up new people. What is happening, I have no idea. My mom and I are asking about the situation at hand. I have no direction because we are not moving forward. This is unsettling to me; I am 12 years old. I must have looked tired because a man gave me his seat, the back seat of the bus. It […]
Dreams: Hallucination or Reality?
I awoke feeling frozen, grappling with the incredulity of my recent experience. There was only one other time I recall encountering something similar, two decades ago. The intensity of the encounter compelled me to rise and switch on the light. Although I recognized it as a dream, it was unlike any other dream I had ever observed. In my usual dreams, movement, and speech are beyond my reach, but this felt palpable as if I were awake throughout. In my current home’s hallway, I found myself. An unseen force gripped my hair, treating it like a rubber band, attempting to […]
Jack of All Trades: A Tribute to My Father’s Journey
Throughout my upbringing, I closely observed my father’s unwavering work ethic. His ability to thrive in various fields while retaining the heart of a salesman fascinated me. My earliest recollection takes me back to a printing company, where the scent of freshly printed paper permeated his van. He seamlessly transitioned to a linen company, expertly repaired lawnmowers, and delved into selling carpets and flooring. He even ventured into the world of car sales. His journey culminated in owning a printing company, an experience that would later impact my own career path. Witnessing his multifaceted talents left an indelible mark upon […]
I talked to my mom tonight
I talked to my mom tonight, we were talking about the attack on France (Bastille Day truck attack that killed eighty on July 14th, 2016). I have not been able to hear any news on it myself only a little, my mom does not believe Isis was involved. My niece had told her that Isis does not believe in killing children and there were children among the dead. My heart breaks, even though I posted my feelings on a media site, I hope my state shows support for them, many countries have shown us support. Then we got talking about […]
Trains
Trains have played a significant role in my life, evoking a multitude of memories.Years ago, I had to deal with trains at least twice a day during the week, and unfortunately, they would often break down. I distinctly remember a particular instance when I had to pull off the road and wait for the train to pass. I even had to call my job to explain the delay, only to find out they had also encountered issues reaching work an hour before me. During cool weather, the office would open its doors to let fresh air in. Since my job […]