Recently, my friends and I were discussing what it would take for us to cut off a friendship or relationship, and how these experiences would make us wary of people with the same habits or opinions. "What would you put as a hard no," was the question still running through my mind, when I experienced some unseemly conversations. In this post, I'll be talking about the controversial opinion of ending a relationship with a person with non-Leftist views.
“I ain’t gotta tell her, I think she knows:” But what if she doesn’t?
I thought I wore my heart out on my sleeve when it came to the people that I cared about, that I let them know how much they meant to me through my actions. But a lot of the times what we “think” really isn’t what “is.” In this post, I’ll be righting my wrongs, making a plan for action, and talking about the song “I Think He Knows.”
“You’re a Little Much for Me:” A Liability, a Contradiction, and Other Things Depression Makes of Me
Depression is a touchy subject that's hard to explain, because it's something that is so personal. Since it's inherently so, sharing any parts of yourself when you're under the spell of depression can severely affect the relationships you have with other people. In this post, I'll be talking about the negative contradictions within me when it comes to upholding relationships when you're depressed by using Lorde's song, Liability.
“I Remember it All Too Well:” Preserving Memories in Poetry
If someone ever asked me who my favorite poetic lyricist is, I’d say Taylor Swift, which may of course surprise some people. If I were to try and convince someone of my truth with only one song, I’d say to listen to “All Too Well,” a song from my favorite album of hers, RED. Inspired by her song, this week's post will be written in poetic means instead of the usual feature style. I'll be sharing a poem about a girl, stained glass, and memories I remember all too well.
“Without Him, I Disappear:” Defining Myself through Love Stories
Writing to me comes most easily when I'm in love, and it scares me to think about how without it, I'll have nothing to talk about. At the same time, I also don't want to be known as someone who only writes love stories, a person who's defined by the person they're with, just like the queens from Six the Musical. In this post, I'll be talking about defining yourself outside of your relationships, and the stories that could be told because of it.
“Are We in the Clear Yet?:” Anxiety versus Security in Relationships
Growing up, I used fairytales as a way of learning English. But I think when you’re using media in this way, you not only learn the language, but you also learn the culture behind it. And since fairytales are all mostly about love, they formed the basis for my idea of love in American culture. In this post, I'll be talking about the different approaches to relationships between American and Filipino culture. Does one lead to a more secure relationship than the other?
“The Only Two Options:” Views on the Future of Relationships
WongFu Productions' short film, "Strangers, Again" ends with a scene where the two halves of the couple ask each other where they see their relationship going. In this post, I'll be examining my thoughts on my relationship and how words and doubts have shaped this viewpoint.
“I’m a Part of That Aren’t I?:” Dealing with Other People’s Success
Sometimes I get struck with how much I love working in education. It combines my many interests and I generally enjoy every minute I spend working and learning about all the things that go into teaching. However, there are moments where I find myself feeling bad that I didn’t choose theatre as my major and education as my hobby. These moments usually happen when I see one of my friends succeed in the theatre world. In this post, I'll be talking about how untamed jealousy can discount my own personal achievements and ruin friendships through the lens of Cathy from The Last Five Years.
Defining Angelika 