Embarrassment
Pool
It was a sunny summer day, and I was excited to go to the pool with my friends. We had planned this outing for weeks, and I had been looking forward to it for a long time. I put on my new bathing suit and made my way to the pool, feeling confident and ready to have a great time.
By Syeda Aiena zeeshan3 years ago in Confessions
The Night I Stole a Hot Pocket. Top Story - May 2023.
At 30 years old and gainfully employed, I was an unlikely food thief. But there I was, sitting outside on a warm summer night in 2007, devouring a Hot Pocket like I stole it. Because I had, in fact, stolen it.
By Lynn Anderson 3 years ago in Confessions
How to Overcome Social Anxiety
On a blog I found this sentence: “I like to keep people at a distance. Because I’m socialphobic”. I had never put it in these terms but I think it is the most beautiful definition of social anxiety that I have heard: it is all there, the social phobia, in keeping people at a distance. I was disappointed when the friends, towards whom I felt affection, with whom I seemed to be attentive, and I deluded myself that they liked me, then called me “unfriendly”. Well, now everyone knows that I’m unfriendly: woe to those who come near!
By Patrizia Poli3 years ago in Confessions
That One Time I Embarrassed Myself At My Own Poetry Reading
It was the mid-1990s. I had re-joined the Phoenix poetry community a couple of years before, having been away living, working, writing, and reading poetry in L.A. and Houston. I was thrilled to be invited to feature at a poetry reading at the Willow House. I had shared the podium with my poetry group at readings in Houston but had never featured solo before.
By Suzy Jacobson Cherry3 years ago in Confessions
The Importance of GRC for Cyber Security Management
Cyber security is an essential issue for businesses of all sizes today. Organizations must be prepared with effective and comprehensive security strategies as cyber threats evolve and become more sophisticated. One key component of any successful security strategy is GRC, or Governance, Risk Management, and Compliance. In this blog post, we'll explore the importance of GRC for cyber security management.
By Gurugets3 years ago in Confessions
How Hawking Helped Me Emerge Empowered
The Shy Girl People might not believe it now, but I was once a very shy person. I was terrified of public speaking. I don’t know if it was because I was always the new girl and never felt fully at home in my classes, or what. I distinctly remember the time in my Junior year of high school English class when I had to give a talk about the poet Vachel Lindsay. I was shaking all over, my teeth chattered, and my knees literally knocked together.
By Suzy Jacobson Cherry3 years ago in Confessions
#SingleMomChronicles: Regret, But Not Really
So many stipulations and unspoken rules are imposed on us single moms. Like there is a whole society dedicated to that or something. We are supposed to work full time, cook, have a clean house, be in shape, have our hair done and smile at like, all times. Come on, give me a break! That is crazy and super unrealistic. Just because there are some people in this world that call me "mom", doesn't mean I am not just a regular person. I hate feeling like I am being held to a different, often higher standard. Why? I really would LOVE to know. No one know though.
By Latoya Giles 3 years ago in Confessions
Home Improvement and DIY: Tips for Making Your Home Beautiful and Functional.
Home improvement and DIY projects have become increasingly popular over the past year as more people spend time at home. Whether you're looking to renovate your home, update your decor, or tackle a DIY project, there are many ways to make your home beautiful and functional. In this blog, we will discuss some tips for home improvement and DIY projects that will help you transform your space into a place you love.
By Tejas Arya3 years ago in Confessions
