Love. This word, four letters long, is meant to be something raw, something real. It is something that everyone dreams of having and looks forward to in their life. At least it's the version that I learned. This version didn't come from real life for me. It came from movies. It was the kind where two people hated each other in the beginning. They slowly fall madly in love until something is exposed when one person leaves, then the other does whatever it takes to win them back

With Valentine’s Day around the corner, many are scurrying to purchase a gift for their loved ones. Stores are filled with bouquets of roses, chocolate boxes, heart-shaped cookies, and a plethora of teddy bears of all sizes. Little kids are wondering what cards or candies to gift their peers in class, while someone in aisle two cannot decide between red or pink roses. Valentine’s Day is fun for its extravaganza, quirkiness, and anticipation. However, more than a holiday for r

I have always wondered about the role I play in other people’s lives. Do they perceive me the way I perceive them? Do they think of me as frequently as I do them? I am often described as a selfless and responsible person, but I fail to see those qualities within myself. I do things for others without expecting things in return, however I always assumed this to be a common quality. As I have found out, it is a noble quality and is scarcer than I thought. I am responsible for p

Valeria is someone well aware of her desires, leading me to believe what I already knew: she was going to leave, and everything was going...

Aww - Valentine’s Day, such a lovely holiday it is! Most commonly, February 14th has been exclusively celebrated among young romantic...